Early Years Health and Development Team WWL

12/06/2026

12/06/2026

❓Do you have a child or young person who will be transitioning to primary, secondary or post-16 education in 2027?

📣We are sharing the below information for an event that Wigan Council are hosting on the 17th June at St Peter's Pavilion, the sessions are in person or online.

Follow the links to book on:

https://www.wigan.gov.uk/Resident/Education/Special-Educational-Needs-and-Disability/Local-Offer/Events-and-opportunities.aspx

✨Understand what phased transfer means
✨Speak directly with SEND professionals
✨Get support and guidance for the next steps

If you have any questions please email us at [email protected]

12/06/2026

🌟 Parent Support Session at Brighter Days 🌟

Are you a parent or carer of a neurodiverse child? Join us for a relaxed and supportive session where you can connect with other parents, share experiences, and access support in a welcoming environment.

📅 Thursday 18th June
🕛 12:00pm – 2:00pm
📍 Brighter Days

👶 We have 5 FREE crèche places available for this session. Crèche spaces must be booked in advance and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Parents who do not require a crèche place are welcome to simply turn up on the day.

Come along for a chat, a cuppa, and the opportunity to meet others who understand the joys and challenges of raising neurodiverse children.

To book a crèche place or for more information, please get in touch. Drop us a message or give us a call on 01942 233323 or scan the QR card and fill in the form

We look forward to seeing you there!

12/06/2026

Looking for support and connection as a parent or carer of an AAC user?
Join our welcoming online chat—a safe space to share your journey, swap ideas, and connect with others. Whether you’re new to AAC or have years of experience, everyone is welcome.

🗓️ Next sessions: Friday, 10 July, Fri 25 Sept, Fri 20 Nov
🕐 Time: 1:00PM – 2:00PM
🔗 Sign up: https://www.1voice.info/events

Please note that this event is for 1Voice members only, allowing us to track invitations and maintain the meeting's security.
1Voice Membership is free and gives you access to our events and opportunities.
You can sign up here: https://www.1voice.info/join-us

12/06/2026

🌳 Picnic in the Park – Family Fun Day! 🎉
Join Wigan Borough Libraries for a fantastic Picnic in the Park event at Ashton Library (Jubilee Park)!
📍 Wigan Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, WN4 9BH
📅 Saturday 27 June
⏰ 10:00am – 2:00pm
Bring your picnic blanket and enjoy a fun-filled day packed with FREE, family-friendly activities, including:
✨ Pickleball with BeWell (10:00am-11:00am)
🏹 Soft Archery & Axe Throwing with Nomad Rangers (10:00am-2:00pm)
📖 Gruffalo Storytime with Let’s Pretend With Emma (12:00pm-1:00pm)
🎮 Mobile Video Gaming with The Station Wagon (11:00am-1:00pm)
🥁 African Drumming Taster Sessions with Ben (10:00am-1:00pm)
🎧 Live Music & Entertainment from DJ Reevo (10:00am-2:00pm)
🎨 Crafts, storytimes, and more!
🍦 Don’t forget to treat yourselves to a delicious ice cream from Charlie’s Whippy!
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🎈 Come along for a day of fun, games, stories, and music for all the family!

09/06/2026

🌈 Rainbow Sensory Update – The Family Hub at Formby Avenue 🌈

Due to the popularity of Emily’s Rainbow Sensory session, we are pleased to announce that this Thursday we will now be offering 2 session time slots:

🕤 9:30am – 10:15am
🕥 10:30am – 11:15am

We know last week’s session was very busy, so we’re hoping these new time slots will help manage numbers better and ensure a calmer, more relaxing experience for both you and your baby 💛

🚶‍♀️ Please note: Bump & Buggy Walk will not be taking place this week due to the changes to the sensory sessions.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support — we can’t wait to see you Thursday! 🌈✨

09/06/2026

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘁 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

💻 **𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 | 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝟭𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲**

Children are growing up in a world where being online is part of everyday life. For parents, keeping up with apps, games and online risks can feel challenging.

These **𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘁 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀** are designed to **𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻** to engage confidently with their child’s online life.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿:
• Understanding the **benefits and risks** of the internet
• Helping children become **effective, responsible and safer** internet users
• **Open communication** about online activity
• Setting **rules and boundaries** around internet use
• Understanding and responding to **cyber-bullying**

🗓 **𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 | 𝟭𝟱𝘁𝗵 – 𝟭𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲**
⏰ **𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲**
(All sessions cover the same information — just choose what suits you best)

👉 **𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲:**
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/1Xpdsr1LAH

You’re not on your own. **𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲.**
📞 **𝗡𝗣𝗖 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 𝟬𝟭 𝟴𝟴𝟳 𝟰𝟰𝟳𝟳**

If you know another parent who might find this helpful, feel free to share 💙

05/06/2026

02/06/2026

🌞✨ Our Family Summer Term Timetable is HERE! ✨🌞

At the Family Hub at Formby Avenue, we’re ready to make this summer term full of fun, friendship and fantastic activities for you and your little ones! 🧸🌈
💛 ALL our sessions are completely FREE 💛
Here’s what’s happening… 👇

🌼 Formby Avenue Family Hub
🎉 Fun Hub Stay & Play – Tuesdays at 9:30am
👶 Tiny Tales (NEW!) – Fridays at 11am
A gentle, engaging story time session for babies aged 0–12 months 📖💤

🧴 Baby Massage
Our only bookable course – and it’s currently FULLY BOOKED for this half term 🌟
📩 Drop us a message to join the waiting list for the next block!

🌿 Howe Bridge
🤸 Play Your Way (NEW!)
A free-flow soft play session for children aged 0–5 years 🎈🧩
Perfect for exploring, climbing and having fun at their own pace!

🌸 Did you know about our Mosley Common Sessions?
🎉 Fun Hub Stay & Play – Monday afternoons at 12:45-1:45
🚶‍♀️ Bump & Buggy Walk – Wednesdays at 11am (fresh air & friendly chats!) 🌳☀️
🌈 Rainbow Sensory – Friday afternoons (colourful, calming sensory play!)

💬 We’d LOVE to see you there – why not try something new this term?
Bring a friend, meet new people and enjoy some sunny days with us! 🌻☀️
📩 Message us if you have any questions 📩