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Early Years

  • Early Years

    Understanding and connection for parents with neurodivergent children

    19 March 2026

    Understanding and connection for parents with neurodivergent children A new robust peer support network for parents with neurodivergent children is helping families feel more supported and less alone. ARCOS, a Malvern‑based therapy charity supporting children and adults with additional needs, identified that many families with neuro‑divergent children were experiencing significant social isolation. With support from … Continue reading “Understanding and connection for parents with neurodivergent children”

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    Connection and community at Stourport Civic

    09 February 2026

    Connection and community for all ages at Stourport Civic Centre Stourport Civic Centre has long been a place where people come together to feel part of something bigger. It’s a space rooted in community spirit where creativity, friendship and support are always within reach. Volunteers are at the heart of this. They greet visitors, offer … Continue reading “Connection and community at Stourport Civic”

  • Early Years

    Walking group for men and dads

    Sole mates – Walking group for men and dads Paul Hall from Redditch is bringing men together, one step at a time, through a new male walking group designed to bring connection, wellbeing and conversation. Paul is a foster carer with Worcestershire Fostering and has also launched Sole Mates, a monthly walking group for all … Continue reading “Walking group for men and dads”

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    Redditch SEND support group is thriving in Family Hub

    04 November 2025

    What started as one mother’s search for connection has grown into a thriving community of support for families across Redditch. Laura Jordan, founded SEND Support Redditch based at Holly Trees Family Hub, to create a welcoming space where parents and carers of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) can come together, share their … Continue reading “Redditch SEND support group is thriving in Family Hub”

  • Early Years

    Community Stories 2025 | Making space for male guardians with Saturdads

    22 October 2025

    In Malvern, a new project funded by a Public Health Community Wellbeing grant, is helping dads and male guardians connect with their children, boost their wellbeing and build a supportive community. SaturDads is delivered by Freedom Leisure and Action for Children, with sessions led by qualified coaches from both organisations. Held weekly, the sessions combine … Continue reading “Community Stories 2025 | Making space for male guardians with Saturdads”

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    Early Years

    New Investment in Children’s Health and Wellbeing

    18 September 2025

    Worcestershire County Council has announced a bold new package of public health initiatives to give children across the county the very best start in life. Families are to benefit from £1.4 million investment. Family Hubs which provide a range of services for young people and families will expand their community outreach, thanks to an extra … Continue reading “New Investment in Children’s Health and Wellbeing”

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    Early Years

    Support for Every Family

    26 June 2025

    Worcestershire Family Hubs have undergone a refresh, making it easier than ever to get the support families need, all in one place. Family Hubs are welcoming spaces where families with children aged 0–19 (or up to 25 if they have Special Educational Needs or Disabilities) can access a wide range of services. Whether it’s maternity … Continue reading “Support for Every Family”

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    Early Years

    Project Playground gets kids moving

    07 May 2025

    Lickey Hills Primary School and Nursery were keen to get children more active during break times. They utilised a Worcestershire County Council Public Health grant to paint shiny new markings on two Early Years playgrounds. The funding enabled ‘Project Playground’ to create a road track and parking bays for bikes and scooters on the reception … Continue reading “Project Playground gets kids moving”

  • children at a music and move session at Noah's Ark Nursery
    Early Years

    Music and move class shakes things up!

    05 March 2025

    Children at Noah’s Ark Nursery in Redditch are loving their new ‘music and move’ sessions thanks to a wellbeing grant from the Worcestershire County Council Public Health Team and West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner. The funding has allowed the nursery to invest in a qualified music teacher to run weekly sessions and also provide … Continue reading “Music and move class shakes things up!”

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    Balance Bikes Boost Kids’ Confidence

    04 March 2025

    We were delighted to go and visit a brand new bikeability session in action at Bayton CofE Primary School this week. This is the result of a Worcestershire County Council Public Health grant enabling the school to purchase new balance bikes for the children. Laura Paske, head teacher at Bayton CofE Primary School, noticed an … Continue reading “Balance Bikes Boost Kids’ Confidence”

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