Calderdale Early Years & Childcare

06/06/2026

🚽✨ Is your child starting school this September?

Did you know that 1 in 4 children starts Reception not fully toilet trained? Being ready for this important milestone can help boost a child's confidence, independence and wellbeing as they begin their school journey.

This FREE Potty Training Guide provides clear, practical advice for families, including:
✅ When to start potty training
✅ Signs your child is ready
✅ Helpful tips and techniques
✅ Information on where to get extra support if needed

Download your free guide and help your little one feel confident and prepared for Reception:
https://startingreception.co.uk/potty-training/

29/05/2026

Did you receive early language support services for your child born between April 2025 and March 2026? If yes, we want to hear from you!

Tell us about your views and experiences of the Family Hubs’ support services, so we can learn what helps and what could be better for families like yours. Your feedback will contribute to research conducted on behalf of the Department for Education and will be used to improve services to better support families like yours.

Take part in a short survey to share your views and for the chance to win £100, before 17 July 2026:
https://insights.ipsosinteractive.com/mrIWeb/mrIWeb.dll

27/05/2026

Playday, which will be held on Wednesday 5 August 2026, is the national day for play. Celebrated across the UK each year, Playday calls on families, community leaders, play providers, childcare settings, and everyone working with children and young people to promote and champion the importance of play. The theme for this year’s Playday is . . . Play – here, there, everywhere!

Wednesday 5 August 2026 is Playday, the national day for play. Celebrated across the UK each year, Playday calls on families, community leaders, play providers, childcare settings, and everyone working with children and young people to promote and champion the importance of play. We are delighted t

27/05/2026

RLSS UK’s Splash Safely at Home is a water safety campaign designed to inform parents and carers of babies, infants, and young children about the importance of home water safety precautions.

RLSS UK’s Splash Safely at Home is a water safety campaign designed to educate parents and carers of babies, infants, and young children about the importance of home water safety precautions. The ‘Splash Safely at Home’ campaign runs twice a year: May – focusing on water safe...

21/05/2026

We are delighted to host the SEND-friendly performance of "The Librarians"!
There will be two opportunities for families to experience this magical free show:
King Cross Library - Thursday 4th June, 4pm
Elland Library - Saturday 6th June, 11am

"The Librarians" is a fun and engaging theatre show aimed at children aged 4- 9, celebrating imagination, storytelling and a love of reading. The session will include a 30-minute interactive performance followed by a creative workshop where children can develop and share their own stories alongside the characters.

This performance is open to all and has been carefully planned with SEND audiences in mind. It is designed to be inclusive and accessible, featuring BSL as well as spoken English. We can also provide an autism friendly information pack if required.

19/05/2026

This May half term, we are teaming up with Imagination Gaming who are popping up in Central Library and Archives in Halifax with an exciting selection of board games!

From 10am-1pm on Tuesday 26th May come and try out a wide range of games - from classic favourites to new & exciting adventures, there will be something for everyone!

No booking required, feel free to drop in and play throughout the session. Open to all ages.

🎲 Love board games? ❤️
Good news… you can also borrow board games with your library card! 🤩📚

19/05/2026

Calderdale's SEND Local Offer Live is back!

📆Tuesday 23rd June 2026
🕛12pm - 6pm
📍Inspire Centre, Calderdale College HX1 3UZ

With over 30 stallholders, this marketplace event is for families, educational settings and professionals to find out what's on offer for SEND children and young people.

Book your place here 👇
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/calderdale-send-local-offer-live-2026-tickets-1989645988712

18/05/2026

Together with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), DfE has published new resources on the ‘Kids online safety’ website to help parents and carers understand and get support dealing with online misogyny. This new section is designed to help families and give them more confidence in talking to their children about what they’re doing and experiencing online.
The updated content includes:
• what misogyny is
• why you should talk to your child about misogyny
• spotting the signs of misogyny
• how you can support your son or daughter.

Find out the steps you can take to keep your child safe online. Get practical and trusted information to help you feel more confident.

14/05/2026

May half term is fast approaching, and Calderdale Libraries have got a fantastic line-up of stories and activities planned! 📚✨
This year’s Children’s Picture Book of the Year nominees were such a hit with Calderdale school children that they’ve created some fun crafts inspired by some of the stories. 🎨
With sessions taking place in libraries all week, there’s plenty to enjoy—why not take a look and join in?
All sessions are £2.50 per child, and bookable now at:

14/05/2026

Togetherness – Online Learning pathways for parent, carers, grandparents, and young people.

Calderdale Family Hubs have funded a multi-user licence for the Solihull Approach; this forms the foundation of our online offer to parents and carers. These learning pathways are available to all Calderdale residents, as well as those living outside the area who care for a Calderdale child under a legal order. Once registered, you will access to a range of learning pathways, including:
• Understanding pregnancy, labour and birth
• Understanding your baby
• Understanding your child with additional needs
• Understanding your child: from toddler to teenager
• Understanding the teenage brain.
• Understanding your brain (for teenagers only)

Access code for Calderdale residents - FAMILYCONNECT

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