Best Start in Life: Family Survey
Bristol will have a new Best Start in Life Plan from 1st April 2026. This plan is about making sure every baby, child, and family gets the right support from pregnancy to age five. Family Hubs, midwives, health visitors, speech and language teams,...
Important Information: Winter Illnesses
We have received the following letter from Julie Northcott, Deputy Director of Public Health at Bristol City Council, regarding circulating winter illnesses, including flu and norovirus. The letter contains important guidance about: When to keep children at home if...
Toddler Football at Meadow Vale Community Centre
uSports is running fun, relaxed and interactive toddler football sessions at Meadow Vale Community Centre in Speedwell for children aged 2-6 years old. The Saturday morning sessions are designed for young children to develop their football skills in a supportive...
Dad and Male Caregiver Outdoor PEEP Group at Oldbury Court Children’s Centre
Oldbury Court Children's Centre is running a free outdoor PEEP group for dads and male caregivers on Monday mornings, providing an opportunity to play, chat and connect with other local fathers. The sessions are weather-dependent outdoor activities, so families should...
Baby Hub Sessions at East Bristol Children’s Centres
East Bristol Children's Centres are running Baby Hub drop-in sessions at three local venues, providing families with convenient access to health visitors and information about services for babies and toddlers. Families can drop in to Baby Hub sessions to see a health...
Weekly Activities at Vassall Community Hub
Vassall Community Hub in Fishponds offers a diverse range of activities throughout the week for all ages and interests. Sessions include health and wellbeing activities, social groups like Tea & Tots and Soup & Social, specialist groups for people with...
Dads Rock Music Group in Barton Hill
Evolve Music is running a free eight-week music group for dads and male caregivers with children under two years old at The Swannery in Barton Hill, starting in January 2026. The Dads Rock sessions use child-led musical play, stories and games to support babies' and...
Tea & Tots at Vassall Community Hub
Vassall Community Hub in Fishponds is running Tea & Tots sessions every Wednesday morning during term time, offering families with young children a welcoming space to meet others and enjoy activities together. The sessions include singing, playtime, storytime and...
SEND Coffee Mornings at Little Hayes and Speedwell Nursery Schools
Come along to our SEND Coffee morning hosted in partnership with Bristol Parent Carer Forum where you can find out more information on what support is available locally for your child with special educational needs and disabilities. It doesn't matter if you don't have...
Rainbows SEND Stay and Play Group
Rainbows is a welcoming stay and play group for pre-school children who have additional needs, who are neurodivergent or disabled, and their families. The group celebrates strengths, interests and differences in a supportive environment. Sessions provide opportunities...