Kendal Drive Family Hub - Castleford

13/06/2026

It’s Drowning Prevention Week.

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13/06/2026

📅 SAVE THE DATE – Monday 13 July, 9:30am
📍 Cedars Family Hub, Hemsworth (WF9 4PU)

It’s just one month to go until our friendly coffee morning where you can find out all about the exciting opportunity to become a Parent Group Leader and learn how to deliver our EPEC Being a Parent course to other parents ☕✨

To get started, all you need to be is a parent or carer who’s keen to build your knowledge and support others on their parenting journey.

The Parent Group Leader course is in two parts:
• Complete the “Being a Parent” course
• Learn how to deliver the "Being a Parent" course to other parents

The course is certified, starts in September, and gives you the chance to make a real difference—supporting local families to thrive and feel happier.

Come along next month to find out more and see if it’s right for you!

🙋‍♀️ Cheryl will be there to answer any questions.

12/06/2026

As Infant Mental Health Week comes to a close, we’re sharing Togetherness’ FREE online pathways focused on supporting children’s mental health and wellbeing.

Most of the pathways help build emotional resilience and wellbeing, but two go a little deeper:
🔹 Understanding your child’s feelings
Explore ideas and techniques to better understand your child’s emotions and behaviour, helping you support and nurture them.
🔹 Understanding your child’s mental health and wellbeing
Gain insight into how children process emotions and learn ways to support them through challenges such as anxiety, depression and self-harm.

👇Explore the pathways by following the link in the comments.

12/06/2026

It was a very special day yesterday at the Hub as we helped one of our members start their birthday celebrations early!

We had a lovely story with instrument sounds and sang happy birthday to our special girl. 🎂🎈

11/06/2026

Potty training is an exciting step in your child’s journey, and every child gets there in their own time.

While we know all children develop at different paces, guidance suggests that most children are ready to move away from nappies (including pull-ups and training pants) somewhere between 18 and 30 months. This can really help support healthy bladder and bowel development.

It’s helpful for children to be confidently out of nappies before starting Reception, unless there’s a medical reason (such as a diagnosed bladder or bowel condition).

Being nappy-free isn’t just about development — it can boost your child’s confidence, help them feel part of the group, and allow teachers to focus more on learning and play.

The Potty Training Guide has information on when and how to potty train your child. Link in the comments 👇

11/06/2026

With the World Cup starting tonight, we wanted to share information on our healthy relationships support as we know major sporting tournaments can increase conflict within the family home.

Information around reducing conflict and maintaining healthy relationships can be found here:
👉https://www.wakefieldfamiliestogether.co.uk/support-for-parents-and-carers/healthy-relationships/

If you are experiencing domestic abuse in any form, the Wakefield Domestic Abuse Support Service (Wakefield DASS) can offer help, advice and support. To find out more, go to:
👉https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/our-people-and-communities/community-safety/domestic-abuse

11/06/2026

Last week was Volunteers' Week and as the Volunteer Co-ordinator I wanted to acknowledge the strong Volunteer team we have working in our Youth and Family Hubs across the district. We can't thank them enough for their daily support.

The Volunteers undertake a wide range of tasks and they are given lots of opportunities to get involved and undertake training where possible. Below is one of our Volunteers who has successfully completed their First Aid at Work training.

Our Volunteers are awarded Citizen Coins (https://www.citizencoin.uk/) every time they work and since the scheme started they have worked over 1,300 hours!!

Yesterday I met face to face with some of our Volunteers for a catch up which is always lovely to do. They were updated on what's happening in the hubs, service and wider Council and it was their opportunity to also ask our Head of Service and senior staff questions about their work.

If you are interested to find out more about becoming a volunteer with us please email: [email protected] or visit the link in Comments.

Thank you everyone from Joanne

11/06/2026

10/06/2026

Update:
The Behaviour as Communication workshop on 29th June at Kendal Drive Family Hub is now fully booked.

*PLACES STILL AVAILABLE*
Introduction to Neurodiversity Workshop
at Kendal Drive Family Hub, Castleford WF10 3SP
Tuesday 9th June 12-2pm.
click on the link to book a place 👍

Kids Workshops coming up in June 2026.
Kids will be delivering various Workshops at the Family Hubs across the Wakefield District.

Dates, times and venues of the Workshops below.

The Workshops:
Introduction To Neurodiversity :
This is a bespoke workshop for Parent Carers, that builds understanding on Autism, ADHD and PDA.

Behaviour As Communication:
This workshop explores an introductory strategy to understand behaviour that is being communicated.

Pathological Demand Avoidance Workshop:
Introduction to PDA.

Anxiety Workshop :
Exploring and understanding Anxiety.

To book a place please click on the link below.
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