Chester-le-Street Family Hub
Find out what's on at Chester-le-Street Family Hub.
March to August 2024
Weekly activities
Activity/group | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|
Monday | 10.00am to 11.00am | |
Monday | 1.30pm to 3.00pm | |
Tuesday | 10.00am to 11.30am | |
| Aqua natal classes at Chester-le-Street Leisure Centre. | Wednesday | 1.30pm to 2.15pm |
Thursday | 10.00am to 11.30am | |
| Pre-school group for children with complex needs (Portage) - for families of children aged 2 to 3 years, who are experiencing challenges interacting and communicating with others. It also allows mams, dads and carers to meet other families in a supportive group. Families must be working with the Portage Service to attend the group. | Friday | 10.00am to 11.30am |
More activities
Activity/course | Start date/time | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Durham SEND Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) drop-in sessions - For parents/carers of families with special educational needs and/or disabilities, drop in to ask SENDIASS for impartial information or advice. | From 9.30am to 11.30am and 4.00pm to 6.00pm on:
| Drop-in |
| Educational Psychology drop-in sessions for parents and carers - Talk to the Educational Psychology team about any concerns you may have about your child such as learning, communication and language, social and emotional-wellbeing, practical skills or being independent. | From 10.00am to 11.30am on:
| Drop-in |
| DurhamLearn - Helping you support children and young people's wellbeing - For adults who are in contact with young people either in a professional, voluntary or parental/caring role. You will learn about of some of the mental health conditions that can affect the wellbeing of young people. To book a place contact durhamlearn@durham.gov.uk. | Tuesday 25 June 2024 from 9.30am to 12.00 noon | 2.5 hours |
Feel Good Families - Helping you tackle stress and anxiety, feel more in control, sleep better and feel more confident to deal with the daily challenges of family life. | Tuesday 16 April 2024 from 9.30am to 12.00 noon | 10 weeks |
| Chill Kids - For children aged 7 to 11 years old, helping them to understand their big feelings and find positive ways to manage them. |
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| Antenatal Solihull - Practical information and advice, support around emotional and mental wellbeing for you and your baby, information on pain relief, birth positions, breathing techniques, preparing to take your baby home, approaches to feeding, soothing and connecting with your baby. | Tuesday 9 April 2024 from 5.30pm to 7.30pm | 6 weeks |
| Triple P Baby - For parents who feel they are struggling with their new role as a parent, with their confidence, their baby's behaviours or looking after themselves as a couple. If you think Triple Baby is for you, please speak to your health visitor. | Wednesday 1 May from 10.00am to 12.00 noon | 8 weeks |
| WellComm early language screening session - To identify children aged 3 and 4 year olds who may be experiencing barriers to speech and language development, and provide strategies and activities for parents to use at home. If you think your child would benefit from this please contact the Family Hub to book an appointment slot within the session time. | From 1.00pm to 4.00pm on:
| 1 hour |
| Incredible Years Toddler - For parents/carers and their toddler aged 1-3 years old. You will learn how to support your child's language, social and emotional development, establish clear routines and effective ways for dealing with common problems such as crying, sleeping and behaviour issues. | Wednesday 1 May 2024 from 1.00pm to 3.00pm | 13 weeks |
| DurhamWorks - Support to help 16-24-year-olds into education, employment or training. | From 1.00pm to 4.00pm on:
| Drop-in |
| FEARless - For parents/carers of children aged 6-14 years, to help you understand your child's anxious feelings. | Wednesday 17 April 2024 from 1.00pm to 3.00pm | 6 weeks |
| Teen Zone - For young people secondary school age who are struggling with confidence and self-esteem. | Wednesday 17 April 2024 from 4.00pm to 5.00pm | 6 weeks |
| Neonatal Family Group - A welcoming post discharge group for families who have had babies on the neonatal unit to come and meet up with other families, make new friends or catch up with friends from the unit. Run by Neonatal nurses. | From 10.00am to 11.30am on:
| Monthly |
| Being a parent (course) - For parents/carers of children aged 2-11 years, ran by parents, to help you understand your child's behaviour. Booking required - please email EPEC@durham.gov.uk to book a place. | Thursday 25 April 2024 from 12.30pm to 2.30pm | 9 weeks |
| Stepping Stones - For parents/carers of children aged up to 12 years who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. You will learn skills to help you understand your child's behaviour and help them develop and reach their potential. | Thursday 6 June 2024 from 4.00pm to 6.00pm | 9 weeks |
| Daisy chain coffee mornings and workshops - Peer support for parents and carers of children who are neuro diverse, no formal diagnosis needed. | From 10.00am to 12.00 noon on:
| Drop-in |
How to get here
Chester-le-Street Family Hub
Gray Avenue
Chester-le-Street
County Durham
DH2 2EL
Parking
There is a car park at the hub with 20 parking spaces and 2 disabled parking spaces.
- Telephone 03000 261 111
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