Alf Kings Family Hub (West)

7 Hanworth Road, Feltham, TW13 5AF (Map Link)
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Information about sessions

Bookings - If a session needs booking, contact the number listed for that session. If no number is listed, contact the family hub on 020 8583 3922 or familyhub@hounslow.gov.uk

No sessions on Bank Holiday Monday 31 August

Park Play

Join us for a fun play at the park, weather permitting. Bring along a picnic, sun cream, water, etc.
10am to 12noon, starts promptly at 10am. The session will be cancelled in bad weather.
If you need assistance please call on: 07816 534443.
Alf King Park, Friday 28 August, meet at Alf king Family Hub

Nutrition Workshop - Thursday 27 August

Age: For families with children aged 5+
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.

Monday

Child Development Reviews
Time: 9am to 1pm
Notes: Appointment only with a Health Visitor. Please ring 0203 808 3380

Non Walkers
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.

Infant Feeding Support
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.

Baby Massage
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.

Baby and Toddler Group
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.

Youth Outreach Sessions
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.

Tuesday

Toddler TLC
Age: 1 to 2 years
Time: 9.45 to 11am
Session details: This is by invite only and delivered by the Parent Infant Relationship Service (PAIRS). A group for toddlers and parents/carers to play together, talk, listen and connect.

Baby TLC
Age: Non Walkers
Time: 11.30 to 12.30pm
Session Details: This is by invite only and delivered by the Parent and Infant Relationship Service (PAIRS). For parents/carers to play together, talk, listen and connect.

Parent - Infant Psychotherapy (PIP)
Age: 0 to 18 months
Time: 11am to 5pm
Session Details: This is by invite only and delivered by the Parent and Infant Relationship Service (PAIRS). 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.

Dads Play
Age: 0 to 4 years
Time: 1.30 to 2.30pm
Session details: A stay and play for dads/male carers with a baby or child aged under 4.

Wednesday

Sharing Their World
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

Stay and Play
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.

Advice and Support
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.

SEND Support

Support sessions for families with children and young people with a special education need and/or disability (SEND) 
Drop in and see how to use Hounslow's SEND Local Offer website to learn about services available to you. 
Wednesday 21 September, 9am to 3pm
Wednesday 11 November, 9am to 3pm
Wednesday 16 December, 9am to 3pm

SEND Surgeries 
These are monthly session for families to speak with a range of professionals about SEND all in one place! See when they are next at this hub or another venue near you

Thursday

Stay and Play Plus
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.

Advice and Support
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.

Girls on the Spectrum (GOS)
Age: 13 to 16 years with SEND
Time: 6 to 7.30pm - Term Time Only
Notes: Referrals accepted from local secondary schools, social prescribers and FH navigators. For further information please email Jennie tweedy at the reach foundation.
Session Details: Founded by volunteer mums with neurodiverse daughters, GOS creates a safe, inclusive, supportive community where neurodiverse girls can connect, grow in confidence, and celebrate their individuality. This group is for girls living in TW13 or TW14 postcodes and diagnosed or on the pathway to diagnosis with ASD or ADHD, in mainstream schools with SEND support.

Friday

Perinatal Appointments
Time: 9.30 to 3pm
Notes: Please speak to your Health Visitor or Midwife to book a session.

Stay and Play with CAMHS - No session 28 August
Age: 0 to 5 years
Session 1: 9.30 to 10.30am - Drop in
Session 2: 11am to 12pm - Drop in
Session details: A fun, stimulating and safe environment for parents and children to take part in together. If you have concerns regarding your child’s development, please speak to a member of staff.

CAMHS Consultations
Age: 2 to 5 years
Time: 1 to 4pm
Notes: Booking required. To book please email the Family Hub.
Session details: Parents and carers can gain support regarding their child’s emotional wellbeing and early relationships, from CAMHS Under 5s team. A member of the CAMHS team can listen to and support parents/ carers with any queries. The team can also explore whether any further support may be required from CAMHS or other services.

Community Play
Age: 0 to 5 years
Time: 1.30 to 2.30pm
Notes: For St Giles Families Only.
Session Details: Our Music and Movement session is for families. We offer fun songs with movement to support motor skills. Join us for a lively, bonding experience with your child and other families—no musical experience needed!

Cook and Eat programme.
Age: 12 years plus
Date and Time: Fridays, 3.30 to 5pm
Session details: Booking required, contact the family hub for details of the next course. A 6 week programme with hands-on cooking and nutrition information, focussing on eating well, on a budget and cooking with confidence.

Childcare advice with the Family Information Service

Advice and support for parents and carers on funded childcare, early education, and school nursery class admissions. Book ahead or drop in on the listed dates.
Monday 14 and 28 September, 9.30 to 3.30pm
Monday 12 and 26 October, 9.30 to 3.30pm
Monday 9 and 23 November, 9.30 to 3.30pm
Monday 7 and 21 December, 9.30 to 3.30pm

Parent Carer Panel

Parents, carers and grandparents wanted! Help shape your Family Hub services, meet other local families, and share your views. The groups are relaxed and friendly, with refreshments and a crèche provided. Email the Family Hub to book your place. Find out about Parent Panels.
Friday 18 September, 12.30 to 2.30pm
Friday 13 November, 12.30 to 2.30pm

Other bookable services available at this Family Hub

For more information or to book any of the services below, contact the family hub. 

Free online courses for Hounslow families with Togetherness (formerly Solihull Approach)

Nurturing emotional health and wellbeing from bump to 19+. Register for free using access code LBHPARENTS

Breastfeeding friendly venue

Breast pumps are available to use on site and to loan.  Contact the hub to find out more.