What’s on

The group will be run by the Torbay Portage Service and offers parents and their children with special educational needs an opportunity to attend a small toddler group.

The aims of the group are:

• To give parents opportunities to meet one another and the Portage Home Visitors and for staff to get to know families and children.
• For parents to be able to ask questions and share support ideas.
• For children to be able to experience accessible play and learning experiences within a small group.
• For staff members to share play and learning ideas to meet young children’s needs.

For more information, go to Torbay Small Steps Group – Family Hub.

For further support, you can contact the Portage team at portageeam@torbay.gov.uk or via our Facebook Page: Torbay Portage Service.

Join Us for:

• Support and Information: Our trained Infant Feeding peer supporters are here to help you.
• Social Interaction: Connect with other parents and share experiences.
• For All Ages: Whether you’re expecting a baby or have a little one, this group is for you.
• No Booking Required: Just drop in and feel welcome!

Every Wednesday at The Beehive Family Hub.

For more information, please go to Baby feeding group – Family Hub (torbayfamilyhub.org.uk).

A virtual 10 minute drop-in for parents of children 3 and under and professionals who are concerned about their speech, language, and communication development.

All families will be given advice and/or ideas to try at home.

How to log in?

• Log on to https://england.nhs.attendanywhere.com
• The therapist will see that you are in the waiting area and will join the video room when they are ready.
• Please be aware there may be a wait for you to be seen dependent on the number of people trying to access the drop-in at a time.

For information on dates and times, please go to our What’s On Page: Torbay Online Family Hub – Home – Family Hub

Is it hard to heat your home?

Do you have difficulty paying your energy bills?

You can drop in to the Energy Advice Clinic!

Energy Advice Centre

Parkfield House, 38 Esplanade Road, Paignton, TQ3 2NH

Every Tuesday, 10am – 3pm

A drop in session for parents who have experienced the removal of a child(ren) from their care, through court proceedings. Information, advice and support available.

If you have experienced child removal, come and meet the team.

An informal weekly drop in where you can have a cuppa, ask any questions, get help with form filling and phone calls and get advice and support.

When: Every Tuesday – 11am-1pm

Where: First Floor, Zig-Zags, 32 Market Street, Torquay

(Ring the bell when you arrive and we will come and meet you)

How to reach us outside of drop-in sessions:

Email the team: breathing.space.service@torbay.gov.uk

This is a drop in Well Baby clinic run by our 0 to 19 Torbay health visiting team and takes place every Wednesday, 9:30am-11:30am.

The themes of the group during term times will change weekly, with this order being followed:
1. Exploratory Play
2. Physical Fun
3. Messy Play
4. Explore a Story
5. Yoga

No need to book, just drop in.

This session is aimed at children aged 1 and over.

During the school holidays, we will run one these sessions within the community.

We would love to hear some feedback on your experiences of the new group. When you attend, please speak to a member of staff to share your thoughts.

What is PEEP?

Peep supports all parents and carers with children from pregnancy to school, in encouraging their child’s learning and development. You can make a real difference just by talking, playing, singing and sharing books together. Come along – you can your baby or child can make friends, share ideas and activities, and have fun…

In the group you will get

• a warm welcome and meet other parents and children
• tips and activity ideas for things to do in the group and at home
• singing and stories
• tips on supporting your child’s learning

They’re all free or low-cost, and easy to fit into day-to-day life, and they’ll all help your baby or child’s learning.

Where:

The Windmill Centre, Pendennis Road, Torquay, TQ2 7QR

When:

Every Wednesday, 10am – 12pm.
No need to book, just drop in.

More information:

For more information, please visit www.people.org.uk/parentsarea

Join Us for:

• Support and Information: Our trained Infant Feeding peer supporters are here to help you.
• Social Interaction: Connect with other parents and share experiences.
• For All Ages: Whether you’re expecting a baby or have a little one, this group is for you.
• No Booking Required: Just drop in and feel welcome!

Every Wednesday at The Beehive Family Hub.

For more information, please go to Baby feeding group – Family Hub (torbayfamilyhub.org.uk).

Bounce & Rhyme Wednesdays 11am at Torquay Library. A free event which encourages parents, grandparents, carers and guardians to meet at the library and spend time with others. Babies and adults join in with singing favourite nursery rhymes, using language and musical instruments plus sensory toys to help with their development.

Book in advance via Torquay Library on 01803 714452 or email Torquay.Library@librariesunlimited.org.uk