Tiny Explorers @ Pine Cones

Queens Park Family Hub

Marlborough Road, MK40 4LE, Bedford, England, United Kingdom

Bedford Borough Family Hubs and Children's Centres

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What Family Hubs doFamily Hubs act as one-stop shops where families can access a wide variety of services designed to meet their everyday needs. These hubs offer support with healthcare, education and more, all under one roof.The role of Children’s CentresChildren’s Centres focus primarily on helping young children thrive. They offer programs and resources tailored to promote early childhood development, including activities that support learning, health, and emotional wellbeing.How they work togetherBy teaming up, we create a network of support that makes life a little easier for families. We share resources, coordinate programs, and often even share space, ensuring that families can get all the help they need in one place.Benefits for familiesThis close collaboration brings many benefits to families:• Easier access: With services available in one place or through coordinated referrals.• Holistic support: Families receive more comprehensive support that addresses a range of needs.• Better outcomes: When services are integrated and coordinated, children and families tend to experience better outcomes.By working together, Family Hubs and Children’s Centres create a nurturing environment where children can flourish, and families can thrive. Their combined efforts ensure that every family has access to the resources, support, and guidance they need to build a strong foundation for the future.Where are the Family Hubs and Children’s Centres?We have centres across the whole of Bedford:• Queens Park Family Hub, Marlborough Road, MK40 4LE• Pine Cones Family Hub, Slade Walk, MK41• Peter Pan Children's Centre, Edward Road, MK42 9DR• Daisy Hill Children's Centre, Hillgrounds Road, MK42 8QH• Kingsbrook Children's Centre, Cavin Way, MK42 0HL• Cherry Trees Children's Centre, Hawkins Road MK42 9LS• Goldington Children's Centre, 28 Meadway, MK41 9HU• Lakeview Village Hall, 155-160 Brooklands Avenue, MK42 6BEWhat happens at a Family Hub and Children’s Centre?We have a full timetable for 0-5 year olds and we are working hard to introduce activities for older children. Most of our sessions are free or low cost and many are drop in, so there is no need to book. Find out what’s on in Bedford Borough on ourFamily Hubs Website.We also offer bookable activities, workshops and courses for families, children and young people aged 0-19 (or 25 with SEND) and these can be booked on our Eventbrite page.You can find regular updates on things to do, information and ideas to help families in the local area on ourFamily Hubs and Children’s Centre Facebook pageand by signing up to receive ourhalf-termly newsletterstraight to your inbox.Activities and services running from the Family Hubs and Children’s Centres:• Play, learn and exploration activities for babies and children aged 0-11.• Workshops and short courses to help you with all aspects of parenting and supporting your child’s development such as toilet training, feeding and understanding behaviour.• Well-being and mental health support for children, young people and adults.• Support for parents who are breastfeeding and want to meet others and have the chance to ask for advice.• Dads' and family groups at the weekend.• Quiet sessions and support groups for children with SEND.• Baby Massage and Baby Yoga to help you bond with baby.• Help and advice with the everyday challenges as a parent.Find out more onFamily Hubs - Best Start Bedford.How can I get in touch?You can email us for more information on familyhubs@bedford.gov.uk or send us a message via our Family Hubs and Children’s CentreFacebookorInstagrampages and we will get back to you as soon as we can.If you’d like to speak to someone please call us on 0300 323 0245 (8.30am-4.30pm Monday-Friday) or theFamily Information serviceon 0800 023 2057 (open Monday-Friday 9-4pm with a 24 hour answerphone service).