What’s on

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

This is a drop in Well Baby clinic run by our 0 to 19 Torbay health visiting team and takes place every Friday, 10am – 11:30am.

A welcoming group where children aged 0-5 years can experience fun activities which help their physical and mental wellbeing.

No need to book, just drop in.

Click here for more information

Understanding Your Child – Solihull Approach

10 week course starting on 14^th Feb, running on Fridays between 12:00pm – 2:00pm.

This is a course for all parents, grandparents and carers of children aged 6 months to 6 years, covering topics such as:

• Feelings
• Importance of Play
• Effective Communication
• Developmental Needs
• Challenging Behaviour
• Sleep

To book a place, please contact Andrew Wright (Andrew.wright@torbay.gov.uk, 07776495028) or Kate Smith (kate.smith@torbay.gov.uk, 07919218400)

Peep groups are for mums, dads, carers and their children together, and aim to support families with their children’s early learning in a simple and enjoyable way.

The different elements of a Peep group provide opportunities to have fun together and to share the key ideas that support children’s development. Peep sessions include:

• songs and rhymes
• joint play activities
• a talking time for adults (chatting about an aspect of children’s development)
• story and book-sharing time
• ideas for families to try at home.

A group run by the Torbay Portage Service.

It is a small toddler group offered to parents and their children with special educational needs.

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, please go to Torbay Small Steps Group – Family Hub (torbayfamilyhub.org.uk).

This is a drop in Well Baby clinic run by our 0 to 19 Torbay health visiting team and takes place every Monday, 10am-11:30am.

A welcoming group where children aged 0-5 years can experience fun activities which help their physical and mental wellbeing.

No need to book, just drop in.

Click here for more information

This is a support group for young parents – aimed at parents 25 and under.

We meet every Monday 10:30am-12pm at the Beehive (except Bank Holidays). Refreshments available.

No need to book – Just turn up.

For more information, please go to One to Another: Bump and Beyond (Young Parent Support Group) – Family Hub (torbayfamilyhub.org.uk)