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Peterlee Family Hub


Find out what's on at Peterlee Family Hub.

March to August 2024

Weekly activities

Activity/group

Day

Time

Toddler and MeMonday9.30am to 11.00am

Baby and Me

Thursday

9.30am to 11.00am

Educated from home - For young people aged over 11 who are educated at home.

Friday1.00pm to 3.00pm
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 and provides opportunities for children to develop early communication and social interaction skills through sensory and fun play experiences. It also allows parents and carers to meet other families in a supportive group. Families must be working with the Portage Service to attend.Wednesday10.00am to 11.30am

More activities

Activity/course

Start date/time

Duration

Crock Pot Savvy, Slow Cooker Brilliance - Manage your family budget, look at shopping strategies and cooking on a budget. Come and learn about meal planning and preparing budget friendly meals to get the best value for your money! Free slow cooker per eligible participant. 

Monday 29 April 2024 from 3.30pm to 5.30pm  

2 hours

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 9.30am to 12.30pm on:

  • Tuesday 9 April 2024
  • Tuesday 14 May 2024
  • Tuesday 11 June 2024
  • Tuesday 9 July 2024
  • Tuesday 13 August 2024

1 hour

DurhamWorks drop-in - Support to help 16-24 year olds into education, employment or training.

From 1.00pm to 4.00pm on:

  • Tuesday 9 April 2024
  • Tuesday 14 May 2024
  • Tuesday 11 June 2024
  • Tuesday 9 July 2024
  • Tuesday 13 August 2024

Drop-in

Teen Zone - For young people secondary school age who are struggling with confidence and self-esteem. Booking required, please call 03000 266 391 to book a place.

Tuesday 16 April 2024 from 4.00pm to 5.00pm

6 weeks

Homework Heroes - Need support in understanding and accessing your child's homework platforms such as Times Tables Rock Stars, Corbettmaths, White Rose? We can show you! Come along to our session and learn all about them. Free Amazon tablet per eligible participant. 

Tuesday 7 May 2024 from 9.30am - 11.30am

2 hours

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 12.45pm to 2.45pm on

  • Wednesday 24 April 2024
  • Wednesday 22 May 2024
  • Wednesday 26 June 2024
  • Wednesday 24 July 2024
  • Wednesday 28 august 2024

Drop-in

Chill Kids - For children aged 7-11 years old, helping them to understand their big feelings and find positive ways to manage them. Booking required, please call 03000 266 391 to book a place.

Wednesday 5 June 2024 from 3.45pm to 4.45pm

6 weeks

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. Booking required - please call 03000 266 391 to book a place.

Thursday 18 April 2024 from 12.30pm to 2.30pm

13 weeks

HENRY fussy eaters - Is a workshop where we explore the difficulties of coping with a child that eats a limited range of foods, looking at portion sizes and ways to create enjoyable family mealtimes. This is for mams, dads and carers only. To book email hdft.henrypractitioners@nhs.net

Thursday 25 April 2024 from 9.15am to 10.45am

1.5hours

Daisy chain coffee mornings and workshops - Peer support for parents and carers of children who are neuro diverse, no formal diagnosis needed.

From 9.45am to 12.45pm on:

  • Friday 12 April 2024
  • Friday 10 May 2024
  • Friday 14 June 2024
  • Friday 12 July 2024

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.

  • Friday 19 April 2024 from 9.30am to 11.00am
  • Monday 24 June 2024 from 1.00pm to 2.30pm

Drop-in

How to get here

Peterlee Family Hub
Ellison Road
Peterlee
County Durham
SR8 5NJ



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