Find out about Best Start in Life Family Hubs 

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• Health support: midwives, health visitors, infant feeding, and wellbeing support.
• Family support: parenting advice, relationship support, signposting to other services for help with money worries, housing, or other things you are finding difficult.
• Play & learning: groups like Stay and Play, SEND sessions, and opportunities to meet other families.

Information and Support is available:

• In our Family Hub buildings
• In community venues
• Online or virtually
• Over the phone 
• Through social media 

Why we do what we do

• To make it easier for you (families) to get the right help in the right place at the right time.
• To support children at every stage of development, not just in the early years.
• To help you build strong, trusting relationships with professionals.

Best Start in Life Family Hubs are built on the legacy of Sure Start Children's Centres 

1 Town, 6 Family Hubs, 1 Information Site and a Play Hub.

When are our Best Start in Life Family Hub Sites Open?

Our 6 Family hub sites are open Monday to Friday 8:30pm to 4:30pm

Family Hubs at Barnsley Market and The Play Hub is open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9am to 5pm, Wednesdays from 9am to 6pm, Fridays from 9am to 4:30pm, and Saturdays from 9am to 4pm.

Did you know you can also contact us by:

• Phone: 0800 0345 340
• Email: infofis@barnsley.gov.uk
• Message us on Facebook

• Join our fun Stay and Play sessions, perfect for little ones to explore and learn through play.

• Come along to Play and Learn groups to support your child’s early development in a relaxed, friendly space.

• Discover Little Talkers, helping to boost early speech, language and communication.

• Try New You, New Us, with sessions designed to support your wellbeing and build positive family routines.

• Explore SENDsory Explorers, a welcoming group for children with SEND to enjoy sensory play and calming activities.

• Take part in our Wellbeing Workshops, helping you look after your own emotional health.

If you are preparing for a new arrival, navigating the early days, or supporting an older child, there’s something for everyone.

• Welcome to the World: A warm and supportive space for expectant parents to prepare for life with a new baby.
• The Nurturing Programme: Learn positive approaches to building strong, healthy family relationships.
• Sleep Success: Practical tips and guidance to help your child – and you – get better sleep.
• Talking Teens: Support for parents of teenagers, focusing on communication, confidence, and understanding.
• Preparation for Parenthood: Everything you need to feel ready, informed, and confident as you start your parenting journey.
• Baby and Us: A relaxed group for new parents to share experiences, build bonds, and get advice for the early months.

Click here If you are ready to book a place. If you're not sure which is the most suitable Parent Support Programme for you, give us a ring and we'll talk you through each of the programmes.

All our Parent Support Programmes are free.

Welcome to Family Hubs is here to help you find the right groups, activities and support for your family. 

You can ask for a quick phone call or a home visit from one of our team. They can:

• Explain what services are available for your family
• Share simple play ideas to help your child’s learning and communication

Just click the link here, fill in a short form, and our team will get in touch.

• It helps us plan better for your community when we know the area you live in, we can make sure activities, groups, and support are available close to home.
• It helps us offer the right groups at the right time knowing the ages of your children means we can plan sessions that families really need—like baby groups, toddler activities, or support for older children.
• It helps us tailor support to local families. Understanding your family situation (for example, if there are lots of single parents in one area) means we can offer targeted support where it’s needed most.
• It ensures our services meet real local needs your membership helps us shape what we deliver, where we deliver it, and how we support families like yours.

Become a Family Hub member by visiting any of our six Family Hubs, dropping into the Family Hub at Barnsley Market, or signing up online here.

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We need you!

• Help shape local services by sharing your experiences and ideas as a parent carer.
• Work in partnership with professionals to improve support for families in our community.
• Have real influence on decision‑making, planning, and service development.
• Make a difference for your child and for families across Barnsley.
• Everyone is welcome – no experience needed, just your voice and perspective.

If you are interested in joining our Parent Carer Panels email infoFIS@barnsley.gov.uk