Children's centres
Stanford Family Hub
Address
Copland Road,
Stanford-le-Hope,
SS17 0DF
You can phone or visit our Brighter Futures Stanford Family Hub at the following times:
- Tuesdays from 8:30am to 5pm
- Thursdays from 8:30am to 5pm
Mondays
| Time | Activity | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 9:30am to 12:30pm | Parent outreach advice session | 15 July. One-to-one support with one of our parent outreach workers who can help with a range of parenting interventions. Book in advance. |
Tuesdays
| Time | Activity | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 9am to 1pm | Strengthening families, strengthening communities | By referral only. |
| 6:30pm to 8:30pm | Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Parent Advisory Team Thurrock (PATT) | First Tuesday of the month. For parents and carers of children aged 0 to 25 years, with their child or young person. Staff from Parent Advisory Team Thurrock (PATT) offer advice and support with issues around education – in particular, special educational needs support, education, health and care (EHC) plans, annual reviews, and exclusion from school. Book in advance by phoning 07702 127 252. |
Wednesdays
| Time | Activity | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 9:30am to 3:30pm | Domestic abuse and violence support with Changing Pathways | Drop-in support for victims – female and male – of domestic abuse and violence. |
Thursdays
| Time | Activity | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 9:15am to 10:15am | Start for life – Stay and play | For ages 12 months to 60 months. Fun activities for you and your child. Sessions promote social skills and stimulation to support your child's development, encouraging speech and language, sharing and turn-taking, and exploring new and exciting activities. Sessions also offer ideas to support your child's learning at home. All welcome. |
| 11am to midday | Start for life – Stay and play | For ages 0 to 12 months. Fun activities for you and your child. Sessions promote social skills and stimulation to support your child's development, encouraging speech and language, sharing and turn-taking, and exploring new and exciting activities. Sessions also offer ideas to support your child's learning at home. All welcome. |
| 1:30pm to 2:30pm | Start for life – Let's talk with your baby | 4, 11 July. For ages 3 months to 12 months. This 4-week course promotes attachment and communication skills through interactive, fun and exciting activities with your baby each week. Book in advance. |
| 1:30pm to 2:30pm | Start for life – Early years oral health workshop | 18 July. For ages 0 to 8 years. Advice and guidance on early years oral health. Includes a toothbrushing demo, plus a free dental activity pack and toothpaste. Registered professionals will be able to answer questions. Book in advance. |
| 1:30pm to 2:30pm | Sand and water play | 25 July. For ages 12 months to 24 months. Book in advance. |
More activities and support
A wide range of activities are organised at other family hubs across Thurrock. You can find out more about these activities in the document below. Check the timetables of individual family hubs for latest details.
For information on local support services during pregnancy and for families with a baby up to 2 years-old, go to Start for Life.
Registration
You can use the registration form below to register yourself and your child at this family hub, or any of our other family hubs.