East Herts Family Centre Service

06/12/2025

🎄 Behind today’s door is our Active Rhyme Time sessions! ✨

Enjoy active rhymes and songs! It's a great way to meet other families and develop your child's communication and physical skills. And it’s only £2.50! Don’t forget to use your Little Herts Session Card on each visit and get your 6th visit for free!

Visit https://www.hertsfamilycentres.org/events/whats-on-at-family-centres-in-hertfordshire.aspx to find out where your nearest Active Rhyme Time session is, we hope to see you there.

05/12/2025

A big thank you to Miss Walker and the team at Bengeo Primary School for hosting our community pop-up as part of their 'book look' yesterday evening 🩷

Great to see your fantastic SEND and pastoral support for students and have the opportunity to share about our services and support to students and their families.

📩 If you would like us to attend your school book look or parents evening please email: Elizabeth.Fretwell@oneymca.org or Lorraine.Turner@oneymca.org

05/12/2025

A time to say thanks! 🌻

Did you know we have volunteers supporting our services. They have given so many hours and are invaluable to us. We want to say a big THANK YOU!

International Volunteer Day is an annual celebration of the contribution millions of people make through volunteering.

As well as helping others, volunteering has been shown to improve the volunteers wellbeing too. It’s human nature to feel good after helping someone out. It can also help you gain valuable new skills and experiences and boost your confidence.

If you’re interested in volunteering with us, get in touch: marketing.fcs@oneymca.org

05/12/2025

🎄 Behind today’s door is our Community Engagement and Volunteering team! ✨

🎉 Today is International Volunteers Day! Thank you so much to all of our amazing volunteers. ✨

Find out more about what our community engagement and volunteering teams do, visit: https://www.hertsfamilycentres.org/contact/family-centre-jobs-and-volunteering.aspx and come volunteer for us!

04/12/2025

Our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities 'Chat and Play' sessions are a great opportunity to come and meet other families on a similar journey, in a relaxed environment. Our SEND Champions are on hand to talk about the services we offer, signpost to different organisations or to simply act as a listening ear. 👍

All are welcome whether your child is diagnosed or you are concerned about a possible need. We have toys out for the children or you can come by yourself. 🩷

Don’t just take our word for it – watch Mum Becca talk about how her local SEND Chat and Play sessions at Broadwater Family Centre in Stevenage are a lifeline for her and her son; as she shares how far they've both come on their journey. A very inspiring clip. 🥰 Thank you for sharing and well done Becca!

🔗 To find out where your nearest SEND Chat and Play session (0-5 years) is running, check out our What’s On guide for your area on the link below - and do come and see us! We are here to help you and your family 💜 https://buff.ly/Cdk5v5K

04/12/2025

Help your family eat delicious, nutritious meals with NHS Healthy Start 🍴
If you're eligible for NHS Healthy Start, you could get a prepaid card topped up monthly with money towards fruit, vegetables, pulses, milk and infant formula.
Apply online today:

Get help to buy food and milk Get help to buy food and milk(the Healthy Start scheme) What is Healthy Start? If you’re more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under 4, you may be entitled to get help to buy healthy food and milk. If you’re eligible, you’ll be sent a Healthy Start card with...

04/12/2025

🎄 Behind today’s door is our Baby Group! ✨

Join other families in a supportive and friendly environment. Enjoy playtime, learn about your child's development and receive support for your wellbeing as a new parent. And it’s only £1.50 for the whole family.

Visit https://www.hertsfamilycentres.org/events/whats-on-at-family-centres-in-hertfordshire.aspx to find out where your nearest Baby Group is, we hope to see you there!

03/12/2025

🚀 Physical Fun 🚀
Join us this week for one of our Physical Fun sessions!
Get moving and connect with other families while enjoying games and activities that support your child's physical growth and development. These sessions are perfect for kids aged 18 months to 5 years! 🧸✨
💷 Chargeable drop-in: £2.50 per family

Check out our timetable to find a session near you 👇
https://buff.ly/3Ux8wr3

03/12/2025

🎄 Behind today’s door is our Family First Aid course! ✨

Covering essential first aid topics like CPR and choking for babies and children. Babies under 6 months are very welcome to attend with their parent/carer.

It’s £25pp and bookable on Eventbrite.

Visit https://www.hertsfamilycentres.org/events/whats-on-at-family-centres-in-hertfordshire.aspx to find out more and book your nearest Family First Aid course.

02/12/2025

Introduction to Solid Foods 🥕

Are you confused as to where to start, and where to get your information and resources from? Here are a few tips to help get you started:

🍌 The current NHS guidelines is to start introducing solid foods to your baby at AROUND 6 months - they should be showing signs such as good hand eye co-ordination, stay in a sitting position with good head control and demonstrate swallowing food instead of spitting it out.

🥛Breast milk or First Infant Formula remains a primary source of nutrition during this period, and the amount a baby consumes will naturally decrease as they eat more solids. NHS guidance suggests that you should continue breastfeeding or giving first infant formula until your baby is at least 1 year old.

🥰 Waiting until around 6 months will give your baby more time to develop their skills, so they can enjoy solid food, they will be more able to feed themselves and enjoy the sensory experience.

To find out more, join us on one of our Introduction to Solid Foods Talks! See below for more info 👇
https://www.hertsfamilycentres.org/events/whats-on-at-family-centres-in-hertfordshire.aspx

02/12/2025

🎄Behind today’s door is our wonderful centres and community spaces. ✨

Come and see us at your nearest centre or community venue. We’re here to support you in a safe space.

Visit, https://www.hertsfamilycentres.org/contact/find-your-local-family-centre.aspx to find your nearest centre.