Alf Kings Family Hub (West)

020 8583 3922 familyhub@hounslow.gov.uk

If a session needs booking please contact the number given or the Family Hub on 020 8583 3922 or email: familyhub@hounslow.gov.uk

No sessions: Wednesday 22  and 29 July, Monday 31 August (Bank Holiday)

There will be a variety of fun, free, and accessible activities for children of all ages and abilities to enjoy. This is a great chance for your family to relax, have fun together, and connect with other families, while discovering the services and opportunities that can support you and your child.

You can turn up on the day or register in advance.

10am to 12noon, starts promptly at 10am. The session will be cancelled in bad weather.

If you need assistance please call on: 07816 534443.

Crane Park, Tuesday 4 August, meet at Crane Park Children Centre,

Alf King Park, Wednesday 12 August,  meet at Alf king Family Hub

Bedfont Lakes, Thursday 20 August, - Meet at Bedfont Road, Entrance Car Park, Bus H26 which passes the entrance.

Alf King Park, Friday 28 August, meet at Alf king Family Hub

Date and time: Thursday 27 August 12 to 1pm

Notes: booking required, please contact the Family Hub.

Session details: Parents and children will explore food choices, boost confidence in everyday meals, and pick up simple tips they can use at home straight away – all in a friendly, supportive environment.

Time: 9am to 1pm

Notes: Appointment only with a Health Visitor. Please ring 0203 808 3380

Age: Babies and children who are not yet walking;

Time: 10 to 11am 

Session details: A relaxed and welcoming space to meet other families, ask questions about your babies: development, weaning, breastfeeding and play together. Each session ends with a short song or story time.

Time: 10 to 11.30am

Notes: Drop in support. Please arrive early in the session. 

Session details: Run by an NCT Breastfeeding Counsellor offering support, encouragement and reliable information. Whether getting ready to breastfeed, continuing breastfeeding, expressing, mixed feeding, formula feeding, introducing solids, or stopping breastfeeding.

Age: Babies 6 weeks to 6 Months

Time: 12 to 1pm - Booking is required by emailing the Family Hub.

Notes: A 5-week course to learn how to use nurturing touch to help you and your baby feel more relaxed together. This is a 5-week course with a maximum of 8 families per group, suitable for parents/carers with babies from 6 weeks to 6 months.

Session details: Learn how to use nurturing touch to help you and your baby feel more relaxed together.

Age: 0 to 2 years (up to 2nd Birthday)

Time: 1.30 to 2.30pm

Session details: This group provides a relaxed and welcoming space to meet other families, ask questions about your babies and toddlers: development, weaning, breastfeeding etc. Each session ends with a short song or story time.

Age: 11 - 19 (or 25 with SEND)

Time: 3 to 7pm

Notes: Contact details will be signposted on the doors.

Session details: The team will be in the local area doing youth outreach, using the Family Hub as a base to engage with young people from the local community. The team will provide advice, mentoring and activities for young people. The team may not always be in the Family Hub but will be close-by to come back to meet residents and young people.

Age: 1 to 2 years

Time: 9.45 to 11am

Notes: Delivered by the Parent Infant Relationship Service (PAIRS). For further information please contact the Family Hub.

Session details: A closed group for toddlers and parents/carers to play together, talk, listen and connect.

Age: Non Walkers

Time: 11.30 to 12.30pm

Notes: Delivered by Parent and Infant Relationship Service (PAIRS) team. Invite Only. Contact the Family Hub for further information.

Session Details: For parents/carers to play together, talk, listen and connect.

Age: 0 to 18 months

Time: 11am to 5pm

Notes: Referral required from Health Visitor or by contacting the Family Hub. Delivered by the Parent and Infant Relationship Service (PAIRS).

Session Details: PIP seeks to support the development of secure relationships between parent and baby. By spending time thinking about the feelings parents and babies have about being together. Families are able to grow and thrive.

Age: 0 to 4 years

Time: 1.30 to 2.30pm - No session 4 August

Session details: A stay and play for dads/male carers with a baby or child aged under 4.

Age: 0 to 5 years with additional needs

Time: 10 to 11am - No session 12 August

Notes: Referral needed

Session details: A relaxed, friendly and supportive group for parents/carers; specifically tailored for children with additional needs, with or without a diagnosis; including concerns of speech delay. If you would like to self-refer or ask questions about this group, please contact the Family Hub

Age: 0 to 5 years

Time: 12 to 1pm

Sessions details: A welcoming session for parents, carers, and young children to play and learn together. Enjoy a range of activities in a safe space, with adults encouraged to join in. Connect with other families and staff while supporting early learning, social skills, and confidence. Speak to a member of staff if you have concerns about your child’s development.

Age: 0 to 19 or 25 years with SEND

Time: 1 to 3pm

Notes: Family Navigators work at our Family Hubs to support families and professionals. They connect the community with Family Hub services. If you need help from a Family Navigator for you or a family, please contact us. To book please contact 020 8583 2991 or email the Family Hub.

Session details: Find out more about Family Navigators here

Thursday 22 July and 12 August - 9am to 3pm

Prebooked appointments and drop-ins available: Thursday 30 July between 9.30am to 3.30pm.

Age: 0 to 5 years with additional needs

Time: 9.30 to 10.30am - No session 20 August

Notes: A smaller nurturing play session for children requiring additional support, and their parents and carers. These sessions encourage sensory exploration, developing fine and gross motor skills and support social communication skills.

Age: 0 to 19 or 25 years with SEND

Time: 10am to 12pm

Notes: Family Navigators work at our Family Hubs to support families and professionals. They connect the community with Family Hub services. If you need help from a Family Navigator for you or a family, please contact us. To book please contact 020 8583 3819 or email the Family Hub.

Session details: Find out more about Family Navigators here

Time: 9.30 to 3pm

Notes: Please speak to your Health Visitor or Midwife to book a session.

Triple P for Baby Course (Booking Required).

Whether you’re pregnant or your baby is already here, Triple P for Baby helps parents and carers who are looking for tips and ideas to help them navigate the challenges that come with having a new baby. It’s a toolbox of proven, positive strategies with a variety of practical ways to promote your baby’s development, build a stronger bond and support their emotional and physical health. Families need to commit to attending all 4 sessions. Find out more...

Video Interaction Guidance (VIG) (Booking Required)

VIG is a strengths-based approach that uses video recordings to help support relationships between parents and their babies or toddlers. A trained practitioner will film the family together and then show those moments of connection back, in order to build confidence and support positive change.

Delivered by the Parent and Infant Relationship Service (PAIRS) Team.

Age: suitable for parents/ carers with babies from 6 weeks to 6 months.

A 5-week course to learn how to use nurturing touch to help you and your baby feel more relaxed together. Up to 8 families per group. Booking is required by emailing the Family Hub.

Parent Carer Panel (Booking Required).

We invite mums, dads, grandparents, and carers to join us and learn about Family Hub services. It’s a chance to share your experiences and help shape the services we offer. The groups are relaxed and friendly, with refreshments and a crèche provided. Find out more...