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”
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”
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”
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”
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 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!”
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”
Home-Start North East Worcestershire is a charity that offers support to families across Redditch and Bromsgrove who are struggling to cope since 1989. Volunteers provide non-judgmental, practical and emotional support to help build the family’s confidence and prevent family breakdown. They offer a range of support services delivered by qualified professionals and they train and … Continue reading “HomeStart North East Worcestershire | Community Stories”
Public Health Innovation Grants for schools and youth organisations have made a real difference to the health and wellbeing of young people since the launch of the programme in Summer 2023. Supported by Worcestershire Public Health and West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner, small grants allow schools, colleges, and youth groups to make their ideas … Continue reading “Public Health Grants Boost Young People’s Wellbeing”
Toddler Tales is a free, regular storytelling and craft session that was set up to provide opportunities for families to socialise and develop children’s early literacy skills. Toddler Tales in funded by The Outreach Project at Malvern Book Cooperative. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns has been significant for preschool children and their families, … Continue reading “Toddler Tales for literacy and social skills | Community Stories”
