Mid Sussex Best Start Family Hub

15/06/2026

We have spaces available in our sensory room today! Give us a call and book a slot. Our garden is also available to play in :)

15/06/2026

Find us in the community this week! East Grinstead Foodbank West Sussex Libraries

15/06/2026

10/06/2026

Did you know there is universal funding for all 3 and 4 year olds? The 3 and 4 year old Universal Early Years Funded Entitlement (EYFE) means you can access up to 15 hours funded childcare. It is available to all children regardless of their family circumstances.

It can be used alongside the 3 and 4 year old Extended EYFE for Working Families. This means you can access an additional 15 hours funded childcare, allowing you to access up to 30 hours funded childcare. But all working families entitlements are subject to eligibility.

Visit https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/education-children-and-families/childcare-and-early-education/childcare-options-and-funding to find out more.

Advice on childcare, pre-school, nurseries and paying for childcare.

09/06/2026

How much toothpaste should you use for your child? 🪥

Using the right amount of fluoride toothpaste can help protect children’s teeth.

- Under 3 years old: use a smear, about the size of a grain of rice
- Aged 3 to 6: use a pea-sized amount
- Older children: follow the guidance on the toothpaste packaging

Brush twice a day and encourage children to spit out toothpaste rather than rinse.

09/06/2026

Bookings are now open for the summer Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme!

The HAF programme welcomed over 1,700 children into clubs during the Easter holidays. Across West Sussex, children took part in a huge variety of different activities including kayaking, basketball, skateboarding and farm school.

We are proud to support families with children eligible for benefit related free school meals and help keep children busy, active, fed and safe over the school holidays.

We look forward to welcoming even more children onto the HAF programme this summer. Each eligible child can book up to 16 sessions this summer, every session includes a free nutritious meal.

All bookings need to be made using our online booking system: https://orlo.uk/IHgej

To register, families need to use their child’s HAF code which can be found on their Free School Meal eligibility letter or by emailing [email protected]

More information and FAQs can be found on our website: https://orlo.uk/O2qAX

08/06/2026

Do you have an under 5 who has special educational needs in your family? If so then why not come along to one of our FREE fun play sessions this Friday?! There will be lots of activities to enjoy and get involved with, all in the safety of our lovely large garden and sensory room. Siblings welcome. Do call us on 01444 255499 to book a space.

05/06/2026

Please share far and wide, we are looking for Hub Support Assistants to come and join our team 😊

As a Hub Support Assistant, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our full-time family hubs are safe, welcoming and accessible for families, children and young people.

You’ll work as part of a dedicated team within both our family hubs and local communities, providing information, advice and guidance around a range of issues to families, children and young people aged 0-25.

A key aspect of the role will be providing practical support to families experiencing crisis, including organising food parcels, and facilitating stay and play sessions within our Family Hubs.

Find out more about the roles and apply here: https://ow.ly/Q48B50Z4gUb

Closing Date for Applications: 7th June 2026

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05/06/2026

Visit our sensory room today, slots available, please call 01444 255499 to book 🙂