Derby City Council Families Information Service

14/06/2026

Children love to hide and have the excitement of being found! 🎉

You can hide your face with your hands or a scarf. 🙈 There will be plenty of giggles when they see you again. As they get older, your child will discover new and different spaces to hide in by themselves. Where will they squeeze themselves into next? 🤣

Check week 21 of 52 Things to do before you’re 5 booklet.

You can order your pack here: www.derby.gov.uk/52things 🔗

14/06/2026

If we want our children to be grateful, empathetic and show appreciation, then we need to show gratitude, empathy and appreciation towards them. 😍🙌

13/06/2026

We want parents and carers to tell us about the childcare for 4 to 11 year olds they use now and may need in the future. 🎉

Take the survey and be in with a chance to win one of two £50 Love2Shop vouchers: 👉 https://letstalk.derby.gov.uk/4-11-childcare-needs-survey-2026

13/06/2026

Wondering when to wean your baby, or how to find the right childcare support? 🤔

The new Best Start in Life website brings together all the advice you might need on your journey as a parent: www.beststartinlife.gov.uk 🔗

12/06/2026

Communication Unlimited & Convo UK invite you to BSL Day! 🎉

When: Thursday 9 July 10am-3pm
Where: Derby Market Hall Tennant Street, Derby, DE1 2DB.

FREE entry to information stalls, health information, art activities and much more.

For details: 👉 TEXT 07812 300280 📲 or [email protected] 🔗

12/06/2026

Did you know that your own screen habits can influence your child's relationship with technology? Watch to find out what the guidance says about supporting healthy screen time in under-5s. Visit Best Start in Life for more. https://beststartinlife.gov.uk/screen-time-under-5s

11/06/2026

Help build your child’s confidence and independence as they prepare for school: 👉 https://beststartinlife.gov.uk/preparing-for-school

11/06/2026

Are you thinking about going back to work but find childcare a nightmare? Are you fed up in your current role and want to retrain? 🤔

Childminding is a flexible career that can fit around a modern lifestyle. To find out more, please contact [email protected] 📧 or call Judith for a friendly chat on 01332 640758. 📲



For more on the magic of childminding: 👉 https://www.corampacey.org.uk/get-involved/campaigns-media/magic-of-childminding-campaign 🔗

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10/06/2026

Lots of families are already talking about staying safe online and online privacy can be part of that too. The Information Commissioner's Office’s Switched on to privacy campaign shares simple, everyday tips for parents of 4–11‑year‑olds. 🙌

Find out more: 👉 https://ico.org.uk/switched-on-to-privacy 🔗

10/06/2026

View the visual road map of the perinatal mental health pathway for information and contact details of services that can support your family’s emotional well being during pregnancy and beyond: �https://www.derby.gov.uk/media/derbycitycouncil/contentassets/documents/communityandliving/familyhubs/perinatal-mental-health-support-road-map.pdf