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Primary school offer day Thursday 16 April.

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Primary school offer day Thursday 16 April.

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Families who have applied for a reception place at primary school can find out which school place they've been offered through our online education portal or by email from Thursday 16 April.

Check that your log-in and password work before then in case you need a password reset.

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Welcome to Stockport Council’s Online Education Portal

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Transition to school and nursery

Start Well is offering two free online sessions for parents of children aged 3–5 who are starting nursery or reception in September.

The sessions will explore common worries, practical ways to build confidence, and how to support a smooth and positive start to school.

Sessions are available on:

Tuesday 14 April, 7.00pm – 8.30pm

Thursday 7 May, 9.30am – 11.00am

Please share these sessions with parents who may find them helpful.

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Understanding & Supporting SEN In The Early Years -Witherslack

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Understanding & Supporting SEN In The Early Years -Witherslack

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In this video, aimed at parents and carers of children aged 2-5 years old, Samantha Asher, Early Years and Primary SEND Advisor at Journey With Me will explore child development and help you feel more confident in how you respond and support at home.

https://www.witherslackgroup.co.uk/advice-and-support/resources/understanding-and-supporting-sen-in-early-years/

Understanding and Supporting SEN in Early Years

Samantha shares the early indicators of neurodivergence in the early years and how these indicators may present within the home environment. She explores the ‘work with what we see’ approach, offering supportive and realistic strategies that can be implemented straight away.

For more advice and support, download our Early Years SEN Support Pack. You can find:

Signs and behaviours

Communication, independence and Social Skills

Assessment, diagnosis and Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)

https://www.witherslackgroup.co.uk/advice-and-support/resources/early-years-sen-support-pack/

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Understanding & Supporting SEN In The Early Years

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Transition To School 14th April 2026 Tuesday, Apr 14 from 7 pm to 8:30 pm - Online

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Transition To School 14th April 2026 Tuesday, Apr 14 from 7 pm to 8:30 pm - Online

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By Start Well Stockport

Is your child aged 3–5 and due to start nursery or reception in September

Is your child aged 3–5 and due to start nursery or reception in September

Are you or your child feeling anxious about this transition to school?
Join us for an online session to learn more on how to support your child so they can start school with confidence.

This session will include useful information on practical strategies, daily routines, understanding and supporting your child’s emotions, brain development, and guidance on accessing additional support for any special educational needs and disabilities your child may have.

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Understanding & Supporting SEN In The Early Years

Join Samantha Asher, Early Years and Primary SEND Advisor at Journey With Me, as she brings together professional insight to help you understand your child’s development and feel more confident in how you respond and support at home.

📅 Date: Wednesday 25th March
⏰ Time: 10am - 11am

In this webinar, she will explore:

✔️ Early indicators of neurodivergence in the early years

✔️ How these indicators may present within the home environment

✔️ A ‘work with what we see’ approach, offering supportive and realistic strategies that can be implemented straight away

Register Your Free Place

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Witherslack Early Years and SEND Support Pack 

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Witherslack Early Years and SEND Support Pack 

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Our Early Years SEN Support Pack offers clear and practical guidance across key areas, including:

🍼 Signs and behaviours

🍼 Communication, independence and social skills

🍼 Assessment, diagnosis and Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)

Navigating SEN in the early years of childhood

In this pack, you’ll find practical strategies to support your child’s development, clear guidance on the diagnostic and assessment process, and advice on how to secure the right support to help your child thrive.

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In this pack, you’ll find practical strategies to support your child’s development, clear guidance on the diagnostic and assessment process, and advice on how to secure the right support to help your child thrive.

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Neurodiversity, Early Years & Childhood Development SENsational  Podcast 

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Neurodiversity, Early Years & Childhood Development SENsational  Podcast 

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SENsational: The Special Educational Needs Podcast

In our latest episode, Emma Weaver, Child Development & Neuroinclusion Advisor, shares how SEN can present, why diagnoses are considered at certain ages, and strategies to support development at home.

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Neurodiversity, Early Years & Childhood Development

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The Equality Act 2010 says changes or adjustments should be made to ensure that a disabled person is not disadvantaged in their job. Even if you don’t have a diagnosis yet, some employers may be helpful in making reasonable adjustments for you. The following links are tips for disclosing your diagnosis and help with reasonable adjustments.

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Join the National Autistic Society’s EarlyBird programme for parents and carers of autistic children aged under 6 years.

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Pregnancy to birth

Help and support for expectant and new parents and carers.

Birth to 1 year old

Help and support for the first year of your baby's life.

2 to 12 years old

Help and support for parents and carers of children aged 2 to 12.

12 years old and over

Help and support for parents and carers of children and adolescents aged 12 and over.

Healthy relationships

Help and support for healthy relationships, including self-care, dealing with emotions, and co-parenting.

One Stockport Family Hubs app

Get the app that supports your family from pregnancy through to children becoming young people up to age 19, or 25 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

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Parenting Support in Stockport 2-12 Years

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Parenting Support in Stockport 2-12 Years

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Invest in Play

This is a 12 week face-to-face course. It's for Stockport parents and carers with children aged 2 to 12 years.

Emotional regulation

In this online session, you can learn to support your child with their emotional regulation when they feel overwhelmed.

Suitable for parents and carers of children up to the age of 10 years old.

Sleep seminar

This online session can help you deal with your child's sleep difficulties.

Suitable for parents and carers of children aged 2 to 10 years.

Video interaction guidance

Our specialist Health Visitors are offering an exciting face-to-face intervention for parents and carers with children under 5 years old.

Watch Me Play

Watch Me Play is a therapeutic approach that promotes child-led play, individual attention from caregivers, and talking with children about their play. Suitable for parents and carers of children up to the age of 7 years old.

Empowering Parents Empowering Communities (EPEC)

Stockport Empowering Parents Empowering Communities (EPEC) is a popular parenting programme delivered for parents, and by parents, in their own communities.

Visit our EPEC webpages to find out about the following courses:

being a parent: for parents and carers of children aged 2 to 11 years

being a parent (autism): for parents and carers of children diagnosed with autism or on the pathway, with a developmental age of 5 to 11 years

being a parent together: for co-parenting couples (whether in a relationship or not)

Riding the Rapids Early Years

Togetherness

Togetherness offers a range of online learning pathways for parents and families in childhood development, behaviour and emotional health.

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First-time parent of a baby under 6 months? You’re not alone — join our Baby and Us course starting in January!

Learn about your baby’s early development

Share experiences with other new parents

Build confidence in your parenting journey

Sign up today: https://orlo.uk/YioKq

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Drop in support for your child's speech sounds/ pronunciation (unclear speech- not lack of words).

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Drop in support for your child's speech sounds/ pronunciation (unclear speech- not lack of words).

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If your child is in school - raise any concerns with your child's school.

Thursday 19th Feb 2026

Time slots given 9-12pm

Booking is essential call 0161 204 4153 to book a time slot.

1st Floor, 1 Wellington House, Wellington Road. Stockport. Sk4 1AF.

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Sensory Beginning Webinars and Podcasts 

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Watch and listen as Emily and Lindsay share their expertise on sensory-informed care, baby development, and creating nurturing environments for families and practitioners.

Free Webinar

Sensory Magic - Transform your practice

How our eight sensory systems influence our development, how we interact, how we learn and how we feel.

How we respond to sensory experiences through our behaviours. Being able to read behaviours enables us to know what someone wants and needs.

How you can better support parents’ interactions with their child and parenting co-occupations sleeping, feeding, self-care, play, and learning.

Watch now

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Webinars & Podcasts Watch and listen as Emily and Lindsay share their expertise on sensory-informed care, baby development, and creating nurturing environments for families and practitioners. Free Webinar Sensory Magic – Transform your practice Watch now Webinars The Role of Sensation in the NICU: Creating Healing environments Talking sensory processing, child development, baby sensory, and […]

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Mini First Aid Manchester South Sessions are £30 per person

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Sessions are £30 per person

Details from Manchester South Mini First Aid

Manchester South Mini First Aid is running baby and child first aid classes in November. Sessions are designed for expectant families and families with babies and young children.

Saturday 8 Nov, 9:30am - 11.30am - John Lewis Cheadle

Thurs 27 Nov, 7pm - 9pm - Heaton Moor, Signpost for Carers

Mon 8 Dec, 7pm - 9pm - Heaton Moor, Signpost for Carers

Sat 13 Dec 9:30am - 11.30am - John Lewis Cheadle

and will cover all the essentials in first aid knowledge that all parents need to know.

Visit the website for further details and to book: www.manchestersouth.minifirstaid.co.uk

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Covering Stockport, Altrincham, Stretford, Urmston, Cheadle, Wilmslow and South Manchester. Mini First Aid offers a range of classes across the UK for all the family; parents, grandparents, carers and for children as young as three years old, training them in basic and lifesaving first aid.

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Transforming your practice with sensory insights- SENSORY BEGINNINGS November 10, 2025 08:15 AM 

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Transforming your practice with sensory insights- SENSORY BEGINNINGS November 10, 2025 08:15 AM 

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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Transforming your practice with sensory insights. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

How our eight senses can support development, relationships and your provision of care.

How sensory experiences make us feel is communicated through our behaviours.

How, by becoming sensory informed, you can be more effective in your practice and create successful outcomes for all.

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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Transforming your practice with sensory insights. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

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By the end of the webinar you will learn: How our eight senses can support development, relationships and your provision of care. How sensory experiences make us feel is communicated through our behaviours. How, by becoming sensory informed, you can be more effective in your practice and create successful outcomes for all.

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Little Voices Strong Bonds -Babies - under 5's 9:45-11:45am - Autisk Fridays Term Time 

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Little Voices Strong Bonds -Babies - under 5's 9:45-11:45am - Autisk Fridays Term Time 

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Bite-Sized Learning | Sensory Beginnings £15 Courses 

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Bite-Sized Learning | Sensory Beginnings £15 Courses 

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Tactile Bundle

If you’re a practitioner, parent or caregiver looking to deepen your understanding of our senses, our Tactile Bundle is here to help!

Packed with insights and resources, this bundle will change the way you think about the role of touch in development, relationships, regulation and learning.

We hope you enjoy your journey towards becoming Touch-Informed as much as we have enjoyed creating this for you.

Proprioception Bundle

If you’re a practitioner, parent, or caregiver looking to deepen your understanding of our senses, our Proprioception Bundle is here to help!

Packed with insights and practical resources, this bundle will transform the way you see the body’s hidden “sixth sense” and how it shapes safety, regulation, movement, and learning every day.

We hope you enjoy your journey toward becoming Proprioception-Informed as much as we’ve enjoyed creating this for you.

Vestibular Bundle

Do you want to better understand how babies learn to move, balance, and feel safe in the world? The Vestibular Bundle introduces you to the body’s powerful balance and movement sense, and how it underpins learning, emotional wellbeing, and everyday experiences.

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Bite-Sized Learning | Sensory Beginnings

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Bite-sized Learning Learning bundles with webinar and resources for each of our eight senses. Discover the Power of the 8 Senses Understanding our senses is key to creating nurturing environments supporting brain development, connection, regulation, sleep, eating, movement, play, and learning Our new bite-sized courses provide an accessible way to deepen your knowledge of each […]

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Best Start In Life -Funded childcare for working parents   

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Best Start In Life -Funded childcare for working parents   

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The Childcare Choices website has changed. If you used this website previously to apply for funded nursery places, please be aware that this has now changed to Best Start in Life.

If you want to know more about who is entitled or how to apply, please check out

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Click here to find out about Stockport's first all-age Autism Strategy

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Stockport Social and Emotional Development, Wellbeing and Mental Health Toolkit for Conception to Five

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Stockport Social and Emotional Development, Wellbeing and Mental Health Toolkit for Conception to Five

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We have created neurodiversity sensory kits which include items such as a weighted lap blanket, sunglasses, ear defenders, fidget items and more, along with a bespoke reasonable adjustments list which can be requested during your appointment or while you wait.

These kits can be found at CAMHS, Children's Therapy Service (Beckwith House), Family Hubs, Stepping Hill A&E and more! Ask a member of staff to borrow the kit for you and/or your young person!

Want the full list of locations across Stockport of our sensory kits? Email us!

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Team Around the Early Years A Parent’s Guide  - Startwell

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Team Around the Early Years A Parent’s Guide  - Startwell

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Emotional regulation workshop for parents and carers

Thursday 08 May at 9:30am

Sleep seminar for parents and carers

Thursday 19 June at 9:30am

Transition to school/nursey

Tuesday 24 June at 7:00pm

We are pleased to be able to offer parents and carers the opportunity to access a live online session to support their child into nursery or reception.

Amazing babies

Wednesday 25 June at 10:00am

Join us to learn more about how a baby’s brain develops.

Online event

Transition to school/nursey

Thursday 26 June at 9:30am

We are pleased to be able to offer parents and carers the opportunity to access a live online session to support their child into nursery or reception.

Emotional regulation workshop for parents and carers

Thursday 03 July at 9:30am

Amazing babies

Wednesday 17 September at 10:00am

Join us to learn more about how a baby’s brain develops.

Emotional regulation workshop for parents and carers

Thursday 18 September at 9:30am

Sleep seminar for parents and carers

Thursday 09 October at 9:30am

Emotional regulation workshop for parents and carers

Thursday 13 November at 9:30am

Amazing babies

Tuesday 02 December at 10:00am

Join us to learn more about how a baby’s brain develops.

Sleep seminar for parents and carers

Thursday 04 December at 9:30am

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One Stockport Family Hubs app Free parenting support app from Greater Manchester and Stockport Family Hubs  - Use the APP to be kept up to date with current information across Stockport

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One Stockport Family Hubs app Free parenting support app from Greater Manchester and Stockport Family Hubs  - Use the APP to be kept up to date with current information across Stockport

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One Stockport Family Hubs has partnered with Greater Manchester Family Hubs and Essential Parent to offer a free app for parents, parents-to-be and carers.

The app includes more than 2,000 expert-written videos and articles to support you from pregnancy through to your child’s teenage years.

How the app works

You can personalise the app by adding your due date or your child’s date of birth. This helps you receive tailored information for your stage of pregnancy or your child’s age. You’ll also get updates from your local Family Hub team.

The app includes details of local groups and services in Stockport, and the content is available in 75 languages.

Download the Greater Manchester Family Hub app from the App store (iOS) or Google play store (Android) and choose Stockport to get started.

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EPEC Stockport - FREE Baby & Us course!   Tuesday 6th May 2025

 Belmont Start Well Site at All Saints Primary School SK4 1ND  

 Dads and co-parents welcome!

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EPEC Stockport - FREE Baby & Us course!   Tuesday 6th May 2025

 Belmont Start Well Site at All Saints Primary School SK4 1ND  

 Dads and co-parents welcome!

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First-time parent in Reddish or the Heatons with a baby under 6 months?

Join a relaxed, supportive group of local parents to chat, share experiences, and learn more about your baby’s needs, bonding, sleep, routines, and more.

Led by trained parent volunteers who understand the highs and lows of early parenthood.

Starts soon – Tuesday 6th May 2025

Belmont Start Well Site at All Saints Primary School SK4 1ND

Dads and co-parents welcome!

Don’t miss out – just a few places left!

Sign up here: https://orlo.uk/1L2vd

Questions? Email: admin.epec@stockport.gov.uk

#EPECBabyAndUs #StockportParents #NewParents #ParentingSupport

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What is autism?  National Autistic Society 

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Autism influences how people experience and interact with the world. It is a lifelong neurodivergence and disability. Autistic people are different from each other, but for a diagnosis they must share differences from non-autistic people in how they think, feel and communicate.

Being autistic means you may feel things and react to them differently to non-autistic people. You may find socialising confusing or tiring, and you may become overwhelmed in loud or busy places. You may have intense interests, prefer order and routine, and use repeated movements or actions to calm yourself or express joy. You might mask your discomfort to fit in, which can lead to mental illness.

On this page:

How many autistic people are there?

The spectrum

Understanding autism

The ‘core characteristics’ of autism needed for a diagnosis

Why are some people autistic?

Is autism a disability?

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A definition of autism with an overview of communication, behaviours and interests, and sensory processing differences needed for an autism diagnosis.

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Stockport SEND Local Offer. 439 likes · 10 talking about this. Information from Stockport Council for families in Stockport looking for information on additional needs, disabilities and neurodiversity.

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Start Well Family Hubs Stockport - Facebook

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Our team can help from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. We aim…

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Being a Parent Course

For parents and carers of children aged 2 – 11 years – all welcome! Fridays starting 9 May 10am-12pm for 9 sessions (term time only) the One Stockport FamilyHub Westmorland Drive, SK5 8HH

Living with Teenagers

For parents and carers of adolescents aged 11 – 16. Virtual(online) sessions Tuesdays starting 6th May 6pm – 8pm for 9 sessions (term time only)

Being a Parent Together(Bitesize) Course

For those co-parenting / caring to attend together Virtual(online) sessions – 3 sessions Wednesdays 6pm – 8pm 2nd, 9th and 16th July

To reserve your place or find out more:

complete the EPEC Course Expression of Interest form

Call 0161 474 4400

email admin.epec@stockport.gov.uk

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Emotional Regulation 8th May 2025 09:30 - 11:30

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Emotional Regulation 8th May 2025 09:30 - 11:30

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Do you struggle when your child has a meltdown? Join our Parenting Team for advice on how to help your child stay calm and understand why this happens.

For Stockport parents / carers of children up to age 10 years

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Join us to learn more about why children sometimes have a 'meltdown' and how you can support them to stay calm.

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Do you struggle when your child has a meltdown? Join our Parenting Team for advice on how to help your child stay calm and understand why this happens.

For Stockport parents / carers of children up to age 10 years

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Dangerous Products -Child Accident and Prevention 

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Watch out for dangerous baby products when shopping online

We’re used to thinking that if you can buy something for your baby, it must be safe. And when they look like decent, well-made, helpful products you’d be fairly confident they are.

But in reality, there are lots of products for babies online that can be deadly.

Real examples of dangerous baby products

Here we share recent examples of unsafe baby products to help you understand:

the sorts of dangerous products you can come across when shopping online

why they’re so dangerous.

1. Hug pillows

They may look cute and cuddly but hug pillows can cause a baby to overheat or suffocate.

An advert of a Baby Elephant Hug Pillow on The Little Ones website was ruled “irresponsible” by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) as it encouraged an unsafe sleep practice.

The image (above) shows a baby sleeping on its side and using a pillow, which are both unsafe sleep practices associated with sudden infant deaths (SIDS).

Likewise, these Giraffe and Swan Baby Hugging Sleeping Pillows were recalled because they present a serious risk of suffocation, overheating and death.

Stay safe:

Lullaby Trust recommend that pillows should not be used for babies until they are at least 12 months old.

This is because babies lose a lot of heat through their heads. If a baby is sleeping on a soft surface that their head can sink into, heat is prevented from escaping and they can get too hot. There is a higher risk of SIDS if a baby overheats.

So, despite what some listings suggest, it’s not safe for a baby to fall asleep cuddling a pillow.

Soft, squishy materials can also cover baby’s mouth and nose if they are pressed against it and could cause the baby to suffocate.

2. Sleeping bags

Several sleep bags have been recalled as they present a serious risk of suffocation, overheating and death. But many are still available to buy online.

Baby swaddle blanket sleep bag

Baby knitted swaddle sleep bag

Baby swaddle hooded sleep bag

Baby sleep bags

Stay safe:

Sleep bags should be well fitted, (think neck and arm holes that fit well) so that your baby can’t wriggle down inside and overheat or suffocate.

The presence of hoods or head coverings can also be dangerous as they can raise a child’s core temperature or obstruct the baby’s airways.

3. Moses basket

This Little Laughs Moses Basket was recalled because it presents a serious risk of entanglement and strangulation. The waist straps are longer than British standards allow and could make a loop larger than allowed.

Also, during testing, the test mass (mimicking a baby) rolled out of the basket. If this occurred during use, it could result in a serious fall for the baby.

Stay safe:

If you’re buying a Moses basket check it has been made to the correct British standard (BS EN 1466:2014). If you’re not sure, don’t buy it.

If you’re buying second hand do the same checks and make sure you have the manufacturer’s instructions.

The Lullaby Trust have put together a handy guide for buying safer sleep essentials.

4. Baby self-feeding pillows

In 2022, an urgent safety alert was issued for baby self-feeding pillows. These self-feeding pillows are still available to buy in some places. But they can be deadly. That’s because the baby can’t push the bottle away, so can choke or suffer aspiration pneumonia.

Stay safe:

A baby needs their caregiver with them while they are feeding, so they can react if the baby starts gagging or choking. Any product which encourages parents to leave their baby alone to feed with a propped-up bottle should never be used.

Why are so many dangerous baby products available to buy?

According to our research, 74% of parents believe that any product aimed at children under 5 has to be fully tested and certified safe by an independent body before it can be sold online.

But in reality, if an online seller is based overseas, and sells through an online platform, they can evade their safety responsibilities – even for toys or nursery products.

And while a product may have been recalled from one online marketplace, a seemingly identical product may well be available to buy on another site.

Our advice when buying for your baby online:

Check who you are buying from and where they are based. Is it a reputable company or brand? Remember, not everything advertised on well-known online platforms is sold by that platform. You can be buying from a company you’ve never heard of, based overseas, that’s ignoring UK safety laws.

Check if the product is dangerous and has been removed from sale. Visit gov.uk for a list of recalled products.

Stop using recalled baby products straight away. Return them for a refund.

What to do if you find a dangerous baby product

We hope that sharing this information will help you spot products that may be unsafe so you can avoid them.

If you think you’ve bought something unsafe, please report it so action can be taken to protect other families. Simply call:

Citizens Advice consumer helpline (England and Wales): 0808 223 1133

Citizens Advice consumer helpline (Welsh-speaking adviser): 0808 223 1144

Advice Direct Scotland helpline: 0808 164 6000

Northern Ireland Consumerline: 0300 123 6262. Or report your worries to your local district council.

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We're used to thinking that if you can buy something for your baby, it must be safe. And when they look like decent, well-made, helpful products you'd be fairly confident they are.

But in reality, there are lots of products for babies online that can be deadly.

Real examples of dangerous baby products

Here we share recent examples of unsafe baby products to help you understand:

the sorts of dangerous products you can come across when shopping online

why they're so dangerous.

1. Hug pillows

They may look cute and cuddly but hug pillows can cause a baby to overheat or suffocate.

An advert of a Baby Elephant Hug Pillow on The Little Ones website was ruled "irresponsible" by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) as it encouraged an unsafe sleep practice.

The image (above) shows a baby sleeping on its side and using a pillow, which are both unsafe sleep practices associated with sudden infant deaths (SIDS).

Likewise, these Giraffe and Swan Baby Hugging Sleeping Pillows were recalled because they present a serious risk of suffocation, overheating and death.

Stay safe:

Lullaby Trust recommend that pillows should not be used for babies until they are at least 12 months old.

This is because babies lose a lot of heat through their heads. If a baby is sleeping on a soft surface that their head can sink into, heat is prevented from escaping and they can get too hot. There is a higher risk of SIDS if a baby overheats.

So, despite what some listings suggest, it's not safe for a baby to fall asleep cuddling a pillow.

Soft, squishy materials can also cover baby's mouth and nose if they are pressed against it and could cause the baby to suffocate.

2. Sleeping bags

Several sleep bags have been recalled as they present a serious risk of suffocation, overheating and death. But many are still available to buy online.

Stay safe:

Sleep bags should be well fitted, (think neck and arm holes that fit well) so that your baby can't wriggle down inside and overheat or suffocate.

The presence of hoods or head coverings can also be dangerous as they can raise a child's core temperature or obstruct the baby's airways.

3. Moses basket

This Little Laughs Moses Basket was recalled because it presents a serious risk of entanglement and strangulation. The waist straps are longer than British standards allow and could make a loop larger than allowed.

Also, during testing, the test mass (mimicking a baby) rolled out of the basket. If this occurred during use, it could result in a serious fall for the baby.

Stay safe:

If you're buying a Moses basket check it has been made to the correct British standard (BS EN 1466:2014). If you're not sure, don't buy it.

If you're buying second hand do the same checks and make sure you have the manufacturer's instructions.

The Lullaby Trust have put together a handy guide for buying safer sleep essentials.

4. Baby self-feeding pillows

In 2022, an urgent safety alert was issued for baby self-feeding pillows. These self-feeding pillows are still available to buy in some places. But they can be deadly. That's because the baby can't push the bottle away, so can choke or suffer aspiration pneumonia.

Stay safe:

A baby needs their caregiver with them while they are feeding, so they can react if the baby starts gagging or choking. Any product which encourages parents to leave their baby alone to feed with a propped-up bottle should never be used.

Why are so many dangerous baby products available to buy?

According to our research, 74% of parents believe that any product aimed at children under 5 has to be fully tested and certified safe by an independent body before it can be sold online.

But in reality, if an online seller is based overseas, and sells through an online platform, they can evade their safety responsibilities - even for toys or nursery products.

And while a product may have been recalled from one online marketplace, a seemingly identical product may well be available to buy on another site.

Our advice when buying for your baby online:

Check who you are buying from and where they are based. Is it a reputable company or brand? Remember, not everything advertised on well-known online platforms is sold by that platform. You can be buying from a company you've never heard of, based overseas, that's ignoring UK safety laws.

Check if the product is dangerous and has been removed from sale. Visit gov.uk for a list of recalled products.

Stop using recalled baby products straight away. Return them for a refund.

What to do if you find a dangerous baby product

We hope that sharing this information will help you spot products that may be unsafe so you can avoid them.

If you think you've bought something unsafe, please report it so action can be taken to protect other families. Simply call:

Citizens Advice consumer helpline (England and Wales): 0808 223 1133

Citizens Advice consumer helpline (Welsh-speaking adviser): 0808 223 1144

Advice Direct Scotland helpline: 0808 164 6000

Northern Ireland Consumerline: 0300 123 6262. Or report your worries to your local district council.

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Bath time

For babies and young children, bath time is about more than just getting clean – it can be a chance to play or to unwind and relax before bed!

However, as fun as bath time can be, sadly accidents still happen. That’s why it’s important we take some simple steps to make sure our little ones are safe in the tub...

Bath time

Running a bath

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Poisoning

Suspected poisoning is one of the most common reasons for young children to be taken to A&E. Discover ways to reduce the risks and keep children safe with our free resources.

Cleaning products poster

Download, print and display our cleaning products poster to spread the message that chemicals in cleaning products can cause serious harm and should be kept away from young children.

Dangers of laundry capsules animation

Laundry capsules (liquitabs) can badly hurt your child if they burst on their skin or in their mouth. But they look like the best thing to play with! Move them to a high spot and keep them out of reach of little fingers. Learn more about poisoning prevention

Cleaning product session plan

Our cleaning product session plan supports practitioners to run engaging group discussions with parents. The workshop outline has questions designed to stimulate discussion, plus safety facts and tips to share.

Prevent poisoning fact sheet

Suspected poisoning is one of the most common reasons for young children to be taken to A&E. Download our free fact sheet on poisoning prevention to learn how to keep children safe. This fact sheet has also been translated into

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Child Safety Parents’ Pack - Child Accident and Prevention Trust

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Our Child Safety Parents’ Pack contains bite-sized facts and safety tips on the main accident risks to children. Allowing you to make simple changes that can fit into busy routines.

Safe from burns

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Keep button batteries away from your child

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Child Safety Parents’ Pack

Child Safety Parents’ Pack | Child Accident Prevention Trust

Our Child Safety Parents’ Pack contains bite-sized facts and safety tips on the main accident risks to children. Allowing you to make simple changes that can fit into busy routines.

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Learn more about child safety

Visit our safety advice hub to learn more about all of the topics in our parent pack.

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Strangulation and suffocation

It’s scary to think that something could stop your child breathing. Our resources on strangulation and suffocation help to minimise the risks.

Nappy sacks warning poster

Our nappy sacks warning poster highlights the dangers and how to keep children safe.

Blind cords safety poster

Download, print and display our blind cords poster in your setting to raise awareness about the risks and the simple solution.

Window blind cord session plan

Our blind cord session plan supports practitioners to run engaging group discussions with parents. The workshop outline has questions designed to stimulate discussion, plus safety facts and tips to share.

Breathe easy fact sheet

Our breathe easy fact sheet covers choking, strangulation and suffocation and offers practical tips and advice to keep children safe.

Breathe easy fact sheet in Welsh

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If you need help in British Sign Language (BSL) an NHS 111 SignVideo service is available.

If you have a hearing problem, use text relay. Call 18001 111 using the Relay UK App or a text phone.

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Join us for a session dedicated to understanding sleep for autistic and neurodivergent children and young adults. In this session, we will explore the unique challenges and barriers that can affect sleep for neurodivergent people, including sensory sensitivities, routines, and environmental factors, and discuss some general strategies to improve sleep. This session is run by Joe Booker, a Sleep Practitioner at Seashell Trust.

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EPEC Course Expression of Interest

EPEC Course Expression of Interest

Stockport Empowering Parents Empowering Communities (EPEC) is a popular parenting programme delivered for parents, by parents, in their own community. We offer a mixture of workshops and courses, virtual and face to face, helping parents to learn practical communication skills essential for navigating everyday challenges and nurturing confident, happy and cooperative children. For more information please visit Stockport Empowering Parents, Empowering Communities (EPEC) - Stockport Council

If you are interested in attending a course, kindly complete the expression of interest form below. The courses are held termly, and we will contact you once the upcoming courses are confirmed with further details.

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Places Kids Eat Free (or for £1) In School Holidays 2025

Restaurants, Pubs and Cafes where kids can eat free during the various UK 2025 school holidays.

Supermarket cafes, chain restaurants and food venues all around the UK are offering the ‘Kids Eat Free’ or Kids Eat for £1 deal during school holidays, and savvy parents are hunting them out to keep the cost of going out down.

Cut the cost of eating out with Free Children’s meals at participating Restaurants & Cafes.  We hope this helps parents and caregivers to save a few needed £££s throughout the school holidays.

Kids Eat Free

It’s so hard to keep the kids entertained for long periods of time without spending a fortune. Here are all the restaurants and cafes which are offering ‘Kids Eat Free’ (or for £1) during every UK school holiday in 2025.

Places where Kids Eat Free (or for £1) during School Half Terms & Holidays in 2025

We will frequently update this article throughout the year, as one half-term ends, we will start adding to the next, so be sure to bookmark us and keep checking back.

UK School Holidays

Schools in the UK have 6 Half Terms that last between one and six weeks.

February Half Term – This is a one-week school holiday, usually starting mid-Feb

Easter Holidays – This is a two-week school holiday that depends on which day Easter falls, which is either early or mid-April.

May Half Term – This is a one-week half term, which is usually the last week in May.

Summer Holidays – This is the longest half term, at a whopping 6 weeks and usually starts in late July and lasts until the first week of September

Autumn Half Term  – This always coincides with Halloween and begins in late October

Christmas Holidays – This is a two-week half term, that usually starts the last Friday before Christmas week.

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Restaurants and Cafes where kids can eat free during the various UK 2023 school holidays. Supermarket cafes, chain restaurants and food venues all around the UK are offering the 'Kids Eat Free' or Kids eat for £1 deal during school holidays and savvy parents are hunting them out in order to keep the cost of going out down.

Cut the cost of eating out with Free Children's meals at participating Restaurants & Cafes. We really hope this helps parents and caregivers to save a few needed £££s throughout the school holidays.

Places where Kids Eat Free (or for £1) during School Half Terms & Holidays in 2023

It's so hard keeping the kids entertained for long periods of time without spending a fortune. Here are all the restaurants and cafes that are offering 'Kids Eat Free' (or for £1) during every UK school holiday in 2023.

We will frequently update this article throughout the year, as one half-term ends, we will start adding to the next, so be sure to bookmark us and keep checking back.

UK School Holidays

UK schools have 6 Half Terms that last between one and six weeks.

> February Half Term - This is a one week school holiday, usually starting mid-Feb

> Easter Half Term - This is a two week school holiday that depends on which day Easter falls, which is either early or mid-April.

> May Half Term - This is a one week half term, which is usually the last week in May.

> Summer Half Term - This is the longest half term, at a whopping 6 weeks and usually starts in late July until the first week of September

> Autumn Half Term - This always coincides with Halloween and begins in late October

> Christmas Half Term This is a two week half term, that usually starts the last Friday before Christmas week.

Where do kids eat free near me? The next half term is in JULY/AUGUST and the restaurants, cafes and venues children can eat for free at are as follows...

Kids Eat Free Summer Holidays 2023

TGI Fridays

Kids Eat Free When 'Stripes Rewards Members' purchase a full priced adult's main meal. If you're not a Rewards Member, just book your table and then simply download the app before your visit. T&Cs here

Asda Cafes

Kids eat for £1 All Day, Every Day at Asda cafes, with no adult spend required. The offer has been extended until the end of September 2023.

Asda also provides FREE Ella's baby food pouches for children under 18 months old with any purchase.

Asda has now also just announced Half Price adult meals after 3pm, daily until December 31st 2023.

Tesco Cafés

Kids Eat Free with any purchase of 60p or more by an adult in the café at Tesco. Clubcard/app required. Offer available from Monday 3rd July (Scotland & NI) and from Monday 24th July - Friday 1st September 2023 in England & Wales.

Brewers Fayre

Up to two Kids (under 16) eat free, unlimited breakfast this May with any purchase of an adult's breakfast. More Information can be found here.

YO! Sushi

From Monday the 17th of July until Friday the 11th of August, kids eat free all day at YO! Sushi when dining with a full-paying adult (minimum £10 spend). More information can be found here.

Sainsbury's Cafés

Sainsbury's Cafes offer one child hot meal or lunch bag for £1 with any adult main meal purchased over £5.20. This offer is on every day from 11:30am. Kid's mains include one main, 3 sides a drink and a piece of fruit. More information about the offer can be found here.

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Morrisons

Kids eat free all day, every day in Morrisons cafes nationwide, daily with every adult meal over £4.49. This offer includes half terms. More information on Morrisons kids eat free offer can be found here.

M&S Cafés

Between 3rd July - 18th August in Scotland, and 3rd July - 1st September in Northern Ireland, You can get a free Kid's Munch Meal - Main, Snack and Drink (usually £4) when you spend £5 or more in a single transaction on non-kids food or drink at M&S Cafés (not available weekends)

Wales and England are yet to be announced...

Gordon Ramsay Restaurants

Kids under 8 eat FREE all day, every day at selected Gordon Ramsay restaurants with a purchase of an adults meal from the a la carte menu. More information on Gordon Ramsey Restaurants kids eat free offer can be found here.

Bills

Up to two kids eat free All Day Monday to Friday if one adult orders any main dish (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) From Monday 24th July - Friday 1st September 2023. More information in Bill's Kids Eat Free offer can be found here.

Sizzling Pubs

Between 3pm - 7pm (Monday to Friday ), kids eat for £1 with the purchase of every 1 adult main meal in Sizzling Pubs in England, Scotland and Wales. More information can be found here.

Hungry Horse

Kids eat for £1 on Mondays only at Hungry Horse. Also, Up to two Kids get free breakfast with one adult breakfast during Half Terms. More information can be found here.

Pausa Cafes at Dunelm

Children get 1 mini main, 2 snacks and a drink FREE with every £4 spend at Pausa Cafes at Dunelm stores. The offer is currently after 3pm but usually extends to all day during half terms.

Preto

Kids eat free all day, every day with paying adults at Preto. This offer is open to children up to 10 years old - This is an ongoing offer that is on only during summer holidays and half terms. More information on Preto's Kids Eat Free offer can be found here.

Whitbread Inns

Purchase one great value £9.50 breakfast at any Whitbread Inns pub or restaurant and two kids under 16 eat breakfast for FREE. More information can be found here.

Future Inns

At Future Inns, under 5's always eat for free with any adult meal. More information can be found here.

Table Table

Two children under 16 years old can get a free breakfast every day with one paying adult! More information can be found here.

Beefeater

Two children get free breakfast with one paying adult! It has also been reported that if you sign up for their newsletter they send out a code for kids to eat free, but I haven't personally tried this. More information can be found here.

The REAL Greek

Kids under 12 eat FREE every Sunday for every £10 spent by an adult. More information can be found here.

SA Brains Pubs

Children can eat for £1 with any adult main. The offer is valid Wednesdays only but all day. More information can be found here.

Bella Italia

Children can eat for £1 with any adult main. The offer is valid between 4-6pm Monday to Thursday. More information can be found here.

IKEA

Kids can enjoy Kids Pasta with Tomato Sauce and a soft drink for 95p or any other Kids Meal for £1.50 every day from 11am. More information can be found here.

Premier Inn

At Premier Inn, you can enjoy their all-you-can-eat Breakfast for just £9.99 and up to two kids under 16 eat for free. More information can be found here.

Travelodge

At Travelodge, you can enjoy their all-you-can-eat Breakfast for just £8.99 and up to two kids under 15 eat for free. More information can be found here.

Dobbies Garden Centres

At Dobbies, from 12pm, for every purchase of an adult meal, kids eat for FREE. The meal includes their kid's lunch menu or pick 'n' mix' meal, plus a drink. More information can be found here.

These restaurants are likely but not yet confirmed...

Farmhouse Inns

To Be Announced...

Want to save even more money during Half Term? Check out these 80 FREE or very Cheap Days out for Kids

If you know of any other restaurants, cafes or interesting venues offering kids eat free during any of the UK school holidays in 2023, please let us know in the comments below...

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Restaurants and Cafes where kids can eat free during the various UK 2023 school holidays. Supermarket cafes, chain restaurants and food venues all around the UK are offering the 'Kids Eat Free' or Kids eat for £1 deal during school holidays and savvy parents are hunting them out in order to keep the cost of going out down.

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Led by experienced SEND professionals, our workshops are a supportive space where you can ask questions, gain expert guidance, and receive practical advice.

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Top safety tips for families this April

Exploring your local area this Easter holiday?

Whether you’re walking, cycling or scooting, having time together out in the fresh air is always a winner. Plus, you can use this time to practice the Green Cross Code with your children and your good habits crossing the road safely can become theirs.

How to stay safe around roads

Mini eggs warning

When you're stocking up for the Easter Bunny, please remember that mini eggs can choke small children. They're just the right size to block their airways and their hard texture can make them difficult to dislodge with standard first aid techniques. So, stay safe and choose another treat for your little one.

Keep children safe from choking

Why are slushies dangerous for small children?

Glycerol is often used to create the slush effect. But in high quantities, especially to small children, glycerol can cause shock, hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) and loss of consciousness.

That’s why current advice says slushies with glycerol are not recommended for children under five. But, new research suggests the age threshold may need to be even higher.

Learn more

Any dog can bite

While we don’t expect our own dog to bite, it’s important to remember any dog can bite if they feel they have no other option. That’s why we’ve created free resources with simple safety tips to keep your dog and children safe and happy together.

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Age range: 5 –14 years
Day: Mondays
Time: 5.45pm – 6.45pm
Location: Life Leisure Houldsworth Village
Price: £3.50

Join us for an inclusive and enjoyable SEND Stay & Play experience at Life Leisure Houldsworth Village! Our vibrant evening is filled with a variety of activities, from sports and board games to sensory toys and arts & crafts. Designed to cater to those with additional needs, we create an adapted environment led by our experienced staff.

This group would be ideal for children who may already be confident in playing team games and interacting with others, and who may only need a little support from adults. In this session we hope to encourage the children play together in a bigger group with more focus on helping them with social, emotional skills as well as improving their sports, arts & crafts and games skills.

Mini Movers

Age range: 0 – 4 years
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Location: Brinnington Park Leisure Complex
Price: Ranging from £1.20 – £4.50 dependant on age

Discover the joy of Mini Movers, our beloved pre-school class tailored for 0-4 year olds at Life Leisure Brinnington Park.

At Mini Movers, we champion the idea of child-led play, empowering youngsters to select from a diverse range of equipment each session. With the guidance of a parent/guardian or instructor, children explore and engage in activities that align with their interests and developmental needs. Staff are able to accommodate for children with additional needs at any of our Mini Movers sessions.

Plus, your first session is on us, making it easy for you and your child to experience the excitement of Mini Movers at Life Leisure Brinnington Park. Let’s play and learn together

Confidence Cycle

Age range: 13+
Day: Tuesday and Wednesday
Location: Brinnington Park
Price: £2.00

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Wednesday 6.00pm – 7.00pm

Introducing a brand new Confidence Cycle session at Brinnington Park Leisure Complex – where cycling meets inclusivity! Join us for a fun accessible cycling session featuring specialist bikes from Wheels For All (https://wheelsforall.org.uk/). Designed for individuals of all abilities, our Adapted Bikes programme ensures everyone can experience the thrill of cycling in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

How to book: No need to worry about pre-booking – simply drop in and join the fun!

Inclusive Welcome Session

(recommended before joining our Inclusive Fitness Sessions)

Age range: 13+
Day: Saturdays
Time: 12.45pm – 2.15pm
Location: Life Leisure Houldsworth Village
Price: First 4 sessions for new participants are FREE! These free sessions can be used for a mixture of welcome sessions and inclusive fitness sessions. The sessions are then priced at £7.00 each or available as part of our Life Leisure HUB gym membership at £26.50 per month.

Enjoy two 40-minute welcome sessions, offering flexibility with your choice of arrival at 12.45pm or 1.30pm. These sessions will let you learn the ropes with a comprehensive introduction to our gym equipment, ensuring you feel confident and comfortable in our building. Our experienced coaches will be ready to provide you with personalised guidance, addressing your unique requirements and helping you map out a plan that suits you.

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Age range: 13+ years
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Location: Life Leisure Houldsworth Village
Price: The first four sessions for new participants are free! These free sessions can be used for a mixture of welcome sessions and inclusive fitness sessions. The sessions are then priced at £7.00 each or available as part of our Life Leisure HUB gym membership at £26.50 per month.

Experience our inclusive fitness sessions in our specially adapted gym environment, with quieter timeslots and a coach present to supervise the session.

Our inclusive fitness sessions provide a supportive and accessible space for individuals of all abilities. The gym at Life Leisure Houldsworth Village can be adapted to accommodate diverse needs, ensuring that everyone can engage in a fitness routine tailored to their comfort and capabilities.

Our experienced fitness instructors are here to provide additional support, guidance, and encouragement. Whether you’re new to fitness or have specific requirements, our team is dedicated to helping you reach your goals safely.

How to book: Please email ross.mcguigan@lifeleisure.net

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Being a parent or carer is amazing but it’s not always easy. There can be many challenges, and so we have a range of resources that can help.

Stockport has a variety of support available from pregnancy through to the teenage years, online and face-to-face, to help you understand your child and strengthen your relationship.

All of the support available is suitable for parents and carers of children and young people with SEND (special educational needs and disabilities). There are also SEND specific courses and sessions.

Pregnancy to birth

Help and support for expectant and new parents and carers.

Birth to 1 year old

Help and support for the first year of your baby's life.

2 to 12 years old

Help and support for parents and carers of children aged 2 to 12.

12 years old and over

Help and support for parents and carers of children and adolescents aged 12 and over.

Healthy relationships

Help and support for healthy relationships, including self-care, dealing with emotions, and co-parenting.

Browse our parenting directory

To find more services and organisations that offer support for parents and carers, visit the One Stockport Local parenting directory.

Find groups, organisations and services

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Free groups and courses for parents & carers! Support for all parents and carers with children from pregnancy to adolescence both online and face to face - OneStockport Family Hubs

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Free groups and courses for parents & carers! Support for all parents and carers with children from pregnancy to adolescence both online and face to face - OneStockport Family Hubs

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Are you expecting or recently had a baby? Do you want support to better understand your child or teenager’s emotions and behaviours? Do you want to build your relationship with your baby, child or teenager? Scan the QR code or visit to find out more Parenting support - Stockport Council

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Tots Activities

Committing to early years physical development (EYPD) involves creating an environment and implementing strategies that support and promote the physical wellbeing of young children. We know that physical development during the early years is crucial for several reasons as it lays the foundation for overall wellbeing and future learning.

Physical development doesn’t just contribute to physical health but also plays a crucial role in cognitive, social, and emotional development.

Encouraging and supporting physical activities in the early years helps set the stage for a child’s overall wellbeing, relationship with activity and success in various aspects of life which is why we are so passionate about growing our Mini Mover and Tots Stay and Play programmes, and supporting the development of our future Stockport communities. You can read more about them below.

timetable

Tots activities

Mini Movers | Life Leisure

Mini Movers Session times (term time only)

Tuesdays
9.30am – 10.30am
10.30am -11.30amWednesdays
9.30am – 10.30am
10.30am – 11.30amThursdays
9.30am – 10.30am
10.30am – 11.30am

Mini Movers sessions will run during term time only.

Pricing (effective from April 2024)
• Babies* under 10 months old – £1.20
• 10 months and over with a Brinnington postcode – £3.50
• 10 months and over with any other postcode – £4.50

*Babies/new-borns who are in a carrier, sling, car seat, pram or parent/carers arms and attend with an older sibling will not be charged until they are using equipment or participating in the class.

Stay and play

Our stay and play sessions provide an opportunity to meet new people and to enjoy play activities in a safe, informal and friendly atmosphere. There will be opportunities to build, read, explore, play musical instruments, race vehicles and so much more! They aren’t just a social opportunity for the little ones either, adults will be able to meet other local families and chat over a brew! Classes are term time only, and pay as you go. The sessions will also help to support children’s transition to the Early Years Foundation Stage when they start pre-school, nursery or reception class.

Current timetable:

Mondays 1.30pm at Life Leisure Houldsworth Village

Tuesdays 1.30pm at Life Leisure Cheadle

Wednesdays 1.30pm at Life Leisure Brinnington Park

Wednesdays 1.30pm at Life Leisure Houldsworth Village NEW – Starts Wednesday 26th February

Wednesdays 10.30am at Life Leisure Grand Central NEW – Starts Wednesday 6th March

Thursdays 1.30pm at Life Leisure Avondale

Thursday 1.30pm at Stockport Sports Village

All sessions are £2.10 per child and include hot drinks for the adults.

Baby Splash and Toddler Splash

Our Baby Splash and Toddler Splash sessions are designed for parents/guardians to spend time in the water to increase children’s water confidence in a structured, fun play setting. Baby Splash is suitable for infants aged 0-4 years*, and Toddler Splash is for preschool children aged 2-4 years.

Sessions are available on a pay-as-you-go basis, however to avoid disappointment we recommend booking online up to seven-days in advance. First session is free for new participants!

Activities focus on water movement, safe entry, underwater confidence, and basic swimming skills. Once confident, children can progress to our Swim Tots swimming lessons.

All Baby Splash and Toddler Splash bookings can either be made in advance online through your child’s account, or directly with a member of the reception team at your chosen Life Leisure pool.

*Babies can join in as soon as parents are comfortable to bring them to the pool (before vaccinations) but please consult your midwife/health visitor about the right time to start for you and your baby.

Timetable

Coming soon!

Tots Football coming soon to Life Leisure Stockport Sports Village!

Introduce your little football fans to the popular game with coach led sessions on one of our outdoor pitches. Suitable for children aged 3-4 years.

Launching w/c 3rd March with sessions available on Tuesdays and Thursdays 1.00pm – 1.45pm.

Early years resources

Nature hunt

More Information

Top tips for movement

More Information

12 bean bag activities

More Information

Physical activity for early years

More Information

Top tips for reading together

More Information

School readiness tips

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Committing to early years physical development (EYPD) involves creating an environment and implementing strategies that support and promote the physical wellbeing of young children. We know that physical development during the early years is crucial for several reasons as it lays the foundation for overall wellbeing and future learning.

Physical development doesn't just contribute to physical health but also plays a crucial role in cognitive, social, and emotional development.

Encouraging and supporting physical activities in the early years helps set the stage for a child's overall wellbeing, relationship with activity and success in various aspects of life which is why we are so passionate about growing our Mini Mover and Tots Stay and Play programmes, and supporting the development of our future Stockport communities. You can read more about them below.

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BorrowBox is a free digital library available from Stockport Libraries.

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BorrowBox

Books, audiobooks, magazines and newspapers download to devices instantly and return themselves on the due date so there’s never a late charge! Of course, there’s always an option to renew if you’re still enjoying it. All you need is a device, wifi and a library card. Don’t have a library card? Register with Stockport libraries.

Find out more and get started.

eBooks and audiobooks

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1. Overview

2. Borrowbox

Borrowbox

BorrowBox is free and has a large collection of resources for you to download including:

eBooks

eAudiobooks

eNewspapers

eMagazines

The BorrowBox app makes it easy to browse, borrow and read or listen to your library's collection anywhere and everywhere.

With BorrowBox you can:

borrow up to 5 eBooks and 4 eAudiobooks at a time, free of charge, each for up to 21 days

borrow up to 20 eNewspapers and eMagazines at a time, free of charge, each for up to 21 days

read or listen on many digital devices

reserve eBooks and eAudiobooks that are currently on loan to other customers

renew your loans (you can also renew a title once, even if another customer has reserved it)

return eBooks and eAudiobooks early or let them return automatically at the end of the loan period, there are no late return fees

BorrowBox mobile app

You can enjoy these eBooks and eAudiobooks on Apple and Android devices by using the BorrowBox mobile app. Install it at the Apple Store for iPhones and iPads or the Google Play Store for Android devices.

To download the app, open the app store on your device, search for BorrowBox and download.

Once you’ve installed the app, search for Stockport Libraries in the ‘Library’ field. Log in using your library membership card number and 4-digit PIN.

You can also sign up for the Royal National Institute of Blind People's (RNIB) free Talking Books by digital download service.

Watch our user guide video for more information about BorrowBox.

Last updated 4 August 2023

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Family Foundations is a new free antenatal course for couples expecting their first baby together. Couples and co-parents attend the relaxed 2-hour evening sessions together. Expression of interest form 

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The first course started on 6th March and bookings are being taken for future courses. This programme includes 4 sessions before and 3 sessions after birth.

Midwives are the primary source of information about the courses. Or use the Family Foundations form if you'd like to be contacted with information about dates and times.

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Expression of Interest - Family Foundations course

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Funded childcare support –  15 hours of funded childcare per week, 38 weeks per year, is available for ALL PARENTS of 3 and 4-year-olds The deadline for a place at a school nursery from September is 31st March 2025

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Funded childcare support –  15 hours of funded childcare per week, 38 weeks per year, is available for ALL PARENTS of 3 and 4-year-olds The deadline for a place at a school nursery from September is 31st March 2025

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Funded childcare support – deadlines

15 hours of funded childcare per week, 38 weeks per year, is available for ALL PARENTS of 3 and 4-year-olds irrespective of income levels, benefit status, or family circumstances. The deadline for a place at a school nursery from September is 31st March. Visit our Nursery admissions web page.

There are different options for eligible WORKING parents of children aged over 9 months and for eligible NON-WORKING parents of children aged over 2 years. To check eligibility or apply, visit the Childcare Choices website before 31 March.

Childcare choices

Maintained nursery admissions

Maintained nursery places

Stockport has range of maintained nursery settings from nursery classes attached to primary schools to 4 standalone nursery schools.

You'll need to apply to us if you want your child to get a place at a maintained nursery.

All of the maintained nursery places that we allocate are for 15 hours. The nursery can then choose to offer any further hours if they have capacity.

If you're applying to a private provider, you'll need to apply directly to them.

You can find more information on our early years and childcare web pages.

September 2025 intake

To apply for a September 2025 start, your child must have been born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022.

The closing date for maintained nursery places is 31 March 2025. We'll send you an email with information about the outcome of your application on 19 May 2025.

If you apply after 31 March 2025 your application will be processed after 19 May 2025.

Early intake

You'll automatically be considered for the early intake if your child is born between the dates below and if you apply by the deadlines below.

if the child is born between 1 September 2021 and 31 December 2021

considered for a place starting January 2025

deadline to apply by 31 October 2024

you'll receive your offer end of November 2024

If you apply after 31 October 2024 your child will not be considered for a nursery place for January 2025 but will be considered for the subsequent April and September 2025 intakes.

if the child is born between 1 September 2021 and 31 March 2022

considered for a place starting April 2025

deadline to apply by 15 February 2025

you'll receive your offer beginning of March 2025

If you apply after 15 February 2025 your child will not be considered for a nursery place for April 2025 but will be processed as part of the subsequent September 2025 intake.

Some nurseries may choose not to have an early intake if they do not have places available.

If you have not been contacted, you will not be offered an early intake, however you'll be still considered for a September 2025 place. You do not need to re-apply.

Admissions criteria

You can find admissions criteria on our nursery policies web page.

The nursery that your child attends will not affect your application for a reception place.

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1. Overview

2. Finding childcare

3. Wraparound childcare

4. Help with childcare costs

Choosing childcare is a big step for you and your child.

All Early Years Registered Providers must work to the conditions set out in the Early Years Foundation Stage found on GOV.UK.

There are many different types of childcare which you may need to consider. To find out more, read our Childcare: make the right choice leaflet (PDF 1.6Mb).

You can also read our top tips when looking for childcare leaflet (PDF 131Kb).

To find out about before and after school care for primary school aged children, visit our wraparound childcare webpage.

Find childcare in Stockport

All Early Years Registered Providers are subject to Ofsted inspections and graded on the quality of their learning and development. The grade descriptors are:

outstanding

good

requires improvement, formally satisfactory

inadequate

You can find the education inspection framework on GOV.UK.

Upcoming changes to childcare support

The financial support that is available to parents to help with the cost of childcare is increasing from September 2024. The support will be expanded in phases. By September 2025, working parents with children aged 9 months old to when they go to school will be eligible for 30 hours of childcare support.

You can find the latest information on the Childcare Choices website.

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Seashell Trust

Seashell is a national charity who are proud to have Her Majesty The Queen as Patron.  Seashell supports children and young people with complex learning difficulties, disabilities and additional communication needs from across the UK.  They provide education, care and support for people aged 2 to 25 years, at their school and college, their 17 residential homes,  community facilities as well as through services beyond their Cheadle Hulme site.

Contact Details

T: 0161 610 0100 F:0161 610 0101

Visit their website

info@seashelltrust.org.uk

Seashell, Stanley Road, Cheadle Hulme,Cheshire, SK8 6RQ

Instagram: seashelltrustuk Twitter: @seashelltrust

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Fundraise for Seashell

As a charity we rely on fundraising to provide vital specialist equipment and experiences to enhance the development, growth and potential of the young people we support.

Sign up for a challenge event

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Seashell is a leading autism and learning disability charity across the UK. We provide the very best education and supported living services. Learn more.

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Mum's Grandparents, Carers Stay and play.  Every Wednesday 1:30-2:30 pm -Brinnington Park Life Leisure - Grandparent, parent or carers. £2.10 - pre school age. 

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Dad's stay and play.  29th March and alternate Saturday's -Brinnington Park Life Leisure - Grandparent, parent or carers. £1.50 - pre school age.   

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When babies cry it can be stressful and overwhelming. Help is out there and all you need to do is ask.

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Safer sleep overview - The Lullaby Trust

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Safer sleep advice for babies

Our safer sleep advice explains the steps you can take to keep your baby safer, reducing the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Follow this advice for every sleep, day and night, until your baby is 12 months old (or 12 months after their due date for premature or low birth weight babies).

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An easy guide to practicing safer sleep for your baby and reducing the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS, or cot death).

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Sensory Beginnings by Lindsay Hardy and Emily Hills  - Sensory  Poems 

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To celebrate World Book Day 2025 we are delighted to share with you our 8 Sensory Poems.

Created for our newborn and neonatal celebrations cards, we hope you enjoy listening to each sensory poem.

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EPEC Courses Summer 2025 - Register your interest 

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Thinking about joining one of our EPEC parent-led courses?

Our supportive, community-based programs are run by parents, for parents—helping you build confidence, connect with others, and gain valuable parenting skills.

We offer a range of courses to support parents and carers at different stages:

Baby and Us – For first-time parents in those early months.

Sign up: https://orlo.uk/kiH03

Being a Parent – For parents/carers of children aged 2-11 years.

Sign up: https://orlo.uk/Btulj

Being a Parent Together – For co-parents to attend together.

Sign up: https://orlo.uk/aRh4i

Being a Parent–Autism – For parents/carers of children (developmental age 5-11 years) on the pathway for or with an Autism diagnosis.

Contact us for more information: admin.epec@stockport.gov.uk

Living with Teenagers – For parents/carers of adolescents aged 11-16 years.

Sign up: https://orlo.uk/UnvUa

If you're interested, simply fill out the Expression of Interest form, and our team will be in touch as soon as details for our Summer term courses are announced!

Don’t miss out—secure your spot today!

If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch with our team at admin.epec@stockport.gov.uk

#EPEC #ParentingSupport #ParentLedCourses #Community #ParentingCourses

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Safe from choking fact sheet | Top tips on choking prevention Child Accident Prevention  Trust

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Safe from choking fact sheet | Top tips on choking prevention Child Accident Prevention  Trust

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Why are mini eggs a big safety risk?

It’s that time of year again when mini eggs are lining the shelves. But did you know that they’re the perfect size and shape to completely block a small child’s airway and choke them? Or that their hard shell can make it difficult to dislodge with standard first aid techniques?

That’s why they aren’t recommended for small children. So, please stay safe and choose another treat for your little one this Easter. Larger, hollow eggs are much safer

Safe from choking fact sheet | Top tips on choking prevention

Safe from choking fact sheet

Our choking fact sheet offers practical tips and advice to keep children safe from choking.

This fact sheet is also available in Welsh.

Download

Learn more

Visit our choking page to learn more about the risks and how to keep children safe.

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AAA Access All Ages Bridgewater Hall in Manchester on Monday, 12th May 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM.

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AAA Access All Ages Bridgewater Hall in Manchester on Monday, 12th May 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM.

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We are delighted to invite you to Access All Ages, a landmark event celebrating the power of music, connection, and intergenerational collaboration, taking place at the iconic Bridgewater Hall in Manchester on Monday, 12th May 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM.

Together with Intergenerational Music Making and Intergenerational England, we invite you to a moment of song and celebration, showcasing the beauty of intergenerational connections and the rich diversity of

our country.

This is an immersive experience where the audience becomes the star of the show!

📅 Date: Monday, 12th May 2025
📍 Venue: Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM (doors open at 9am)

🎟 Get your FREE ticket now: Ticket Link
📢 For Group Bookings: [Complete This Form]

We’d love for you to book your place, share the event across your networks, and invite colleagues, communities, and friends to be part of this incredible celebration.

Why Attend?

Be part of a historic event, showcasing how music can unite generations, address challenges like social isolation and well-being, and inspire lasting community impact.

Hear from sector leaders and changemakers about how intergenerational thinking is being embedded into policies and practices across housing, health, education, and culture.

·                     Experience a powerful, participatory show that turns the audience into the performer, representing voices from across generations and communities.

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 CHILDREN’S EQUIPMENT AND ADAPATIONS SERVICE STOCKPORT - Safety Advice Booklet 

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 CHILDREN’S EQUIPMENT AND ADAPATIONS SERVICE STOCKPORT - Safety Advice Booklet 

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FOR PARENTS/CARERS OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS WITH ADDITIONAL NEEDS INCLUDING Autism, ADHD AND LEARNING DISABILITIES

If you have considered the suggestions in this booklet and still need advice about equipment and adaptations to your home, a referral can be made to the CEAS Occupational Therapists in the Children’s Therapy Services.

This can be done via:

CTSadmin@stockport.nhs.uk

0161 204 4182

Contact number for Children’s Social Care, (MASSH)  is 0161 217 6028

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 Supporting ADHD & Autism in Early Years Thu, 27 Mar 2025 20:00 - 22:00

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 Supporting ADHD & Autism in Early Years Thu, 27 Mar 2025 20:00 - 22:00

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Identifying the needs of a child early is vital to ensuring that the right support is in place as soon as possible. But when you don't know what you should be looking out for or are being met with conflicting information, it can be really overwhelming as a parent or carer.

In this webinar, hosted by Sunshine Support Advocate and former teacher Gabby Gregory, we will be empowering you to understand what to look our for when identifying additional needs, what help is available to you and how to get your child the support they need from an early age.

What you will learn:

The “typical” child development and when most children develop core communication and interaction skills.

When you might be concerned about your child’s development and who you can reach out to for advice and support.

The diagnostic criteria for ADHD and Autism and how this may present in younger children.

Strategies for early intervention and support, giving you practical examples which you can incorporate into home/school/nursery.

An introduction to the main forms of funding which are typically available within England to support early years children with additional needs.

Outline what your early years provider should be doing to meet your child’s needs and how you can work in partnership to achieve the best outcome for your child.

A brief introduction to the process of requesting an EHCP and to consider the evidence you might want to be gathering in anticipation.

As a SEND parent, you will become an expert in supporting your child and advocating for their needs. For those of you with young children, this webinar is a fantastic place to start in boosting your knowledge and confidence.

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Get help to buy food and milk(the Healthy Start scheme) - children under 4 years old 

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Families can get help to buy food and milk

The NHS Healthy Start scheme supports pregnant women and families with children under four who are on certain benefits. Eligible participants receive a prepaid card to buy healthy foods like milk, fruits, vegetables, and infant formula. The scheme also provides free vitamins for pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and young children.

Ask at your local Family Hub in your community or visit https://www.healthystart.nhs.uk/how-to-apply/

What is Healthy Start?

If you’re more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under 4, you may be entitled to get help to buy healthy food and milk.

If you’re eligible, you’ll be sent a Healthy Start card with money on it that you can use in some UK shops. We’ll add your benefit onto this card every 4 weeks.

You can use your card to buy:

plain liquid cow’s milk

fresh, frozen, and tinned fruit and vegetables

fresh, dried, and tinned pulses

infant formula milk based on cow’s milk

You can also use your card to collect:

Healthy Start vitamins – these support you during pregnancy and breastfeeding

vitamin drops for babies and young children – these are suitable from birth to 4 years old

How to apply – Get help to buy food and milk (Healthy Start)

Advice on healthy eating

For more advice on healthy eating, visit:

NHS start4life (opens in a new tab)

NHS change4life (opens in a new tab)

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What is Healthy Start?

If you're more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under 4, you may be entitled to get help to buy healthy food and milk.

If you're eligible, you'll be sent a Healthy Start card with money on it that you can use in some UK shops. We'll add your benefit onto this card every 4 weeks.

You can use your card to buy:

plain liquid cow's milk

fresh, frozen, and tinned fruit and vegetables

fresh, dried, and tinned pulses

infant formula milk based on cow's milk

You can also use your card to collect:

Healthy Start vitamins - these support you during pregnancy and breastfeeding

vitamin drops for babies and young children - these are suitable from birth to 4 years old

If you live in Scotland

You can get help from Best Start Foods (opens in a new tab) instead.

Advice on healthy eating

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Sensory Beginnings- Tactile Bundle - Online learning £15

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Discover the Power of the 8 Senses

Understanding our senses is key to creating nurturing environments supporting brain development, connection, regulation, sleep, eating, movement, play, and learning

Our new bite-sized courses provide an accessible way to deepen your knowledge of each of our 8 senses.

Whether you’re a healthcare professional, therapist, educator, or parent, these bite-sized courses will help you become more sensory-informed, enhance care practices, and create nurturing and learning environments for all.

Tactile Bundle

If you’re a practitioner, parent or caregiver looking to deepen your understanding of our senses, our Tactile Bundle is here to help!

Packed with insights and resources, this bundle will change the way you think about the role of touch in development, relationships, regulation and learning.

We hope you enjoy your journey towards becoming Touch-Informed as much as we have enjoyed creating this for you.

In this course, you’ll explore:

The tactile system and why touch is essential for development

How touch shapes connection, safety, and emotional regulation

Practical insights to enhance your care and interactions

What’s included

Where & when:

Online learning, anytime.

Cost:

£15 inc VAT (For a limited time only!)

Buy course now - £15

Love is in the air, and what better way to celebrate than by deepening your understanding of the most fundamental sense—TOUCH!

💖 If you're a practitioner, parent, or caregiver, our Tactile Bundle is designed just for you! This is the first bite-sized course in our sensory series, and it's packed with everything you need to become Touch-Informed.

What's Inside?

📽 45-Minute Webinar covering:
✨ How the tactile system works
✨ How touch keeps us safe, connects us, and regulates us
✨ How to create nurturing touch experiences

📜 Handouts:
🤲 The Power of Touch
❤️ Hands, Hearts, and Hugs
🛡 Please Protect Me
🧠 Become Sensory Informed – an Introduction to the 8 Senses

📖 Downloadable PDF Workbook
A handy guide summarizing key takeaways for easy reference and implementation.

🎞 Complete Slide Deck
Your go-to resource for ongoing learning and review!

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What is a Ride Access Pass and how do I apply?

We offer a Ride Access Pass to guests who may find it difficult or cannot stand for long periods of time either due to a physical disability or a learning/emotional impairment.

You can apply with our partner, Nimbus Disability, here, or read below for more information.

Please note, that you must apply for a Ride Access Pass (RAP) online, at least 7 days in advance of your visit. You must also pre-book RAP before you visit.

What is Ride Access Pass?

Free of charge

Access to a ‘Virtual Queuing System’; you will wait the queue time outside of the actual queue line

Does not guarantee instant access to the rides, but will significantly decrease queuing time

You do not need to have a Merlin Annual Pass to apply

You only need to apply once to get a Ride Access Pass for 3 years

Available at our Resort Theme Parks; click here to apply, or below for more information

Alton Towers Resort

Chessington World of Adventures Resort

LEGOLAND Windsor Resort

THORPE PARK Resort

For further information on Ride Access Pass and how to prebook, please visit the Merlin Entertainments Accessibility website.

Carers/Helpers

Each Ride Access Pass gives access to the Ride Access Pass Holder and up to 3 additional members of the party

During the application, you will be asked a couple of questions to assess if a carer will need to ride with you on rides with complex evacuations

You will get a red wristband at attractions if you will need a carer over the age of 14 to ride with you

You will get a yellow wristband at attractions if you do not require a carer

At Chessington World of Adventures, you will get a pink wristband if you are unable to ascend/descend 25 steps unaided

Applying

You will need to apply with our new partner, Nimbus Disability, here.

They will individually assess your needs and determine if you are eligible for a Ride Access Pass

You must do this online, in advance of your visit

Once approved, you can prebook your Ride Access Pass at all of the Resort Theme Parks

You’ll need to attach supporting documentation to your application.

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Vision Specialist Service are holding a free Sensory Story Social for families with preschool age children with hearing loss/are deaf, vision impairment or multi-sensory impairment 27 March 202510-11:30am  Brinnington Leisure Centre

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Seashell in partnership with Stockport Council’s Hearing and Vision Specialist Service are holding a free Sensory Story Social for families with preschool age children with hearing loss/are deaf, vision impairment or multi-sensory impairment.

You will be welcomed by our specialist staff, who deliver these fun and informal sessions…join us and find out for yourself!

Contact rosemary.turner@stockport.gov.uk for more information and to book your space

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Seashell in partnership with Stockport Council’s Hearing and Vision Specialist Service are holding a free Sensory Story Social for families with preschool age children with hearing loss/are deaf, vision impairment […]

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15 FREE webinars on 5 Product Safety topics: 1. General Consumer Product safety 2. Childcare Products 3. Kitchen Appliances 4. Products found in the Bedroom 5. Products found in the Bathroom -Geraldine Cosh Consulting Ltd

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Product Safety Webinars - Evening

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15 FREE webinars on 5 Product Safety topics:

1. General Consumer Product safety

2. Childcare Products

3. Kitchen Appliances

4. Products found in the Bedroom

5. Products found in the Bathroom

Thursday 27th Feb (18:00 - 18:30) - General Product Safety

Thursday 27th Feb (19:00 - 19:30) - Childcare Products

Thursday 27th Feb (20:00 - 20:30) - Kitchen Appliances

Thursday 6th March (18:00 - 18:30) - Products Found in the Bathroom

Thursday 6th March (19:00 - 19:30) - Products found in the Bedroom

Product Safety Webinars - Daytime

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Thursday 6th March (10:00 - 10:30) - General Product Safety

Thursday 6th March (11:00 - 11:30 ) - Childcare Products

Thursday 6th March (12 noon - 12:30) - Kitchen Appliances

Thursday 20th March (13:00 - 13:30) - Products found in the Bedroom

Thursday 20th March (14:00 - 14:30) - Products Found in the Bathroom

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Saturday 1st March (14:00-14:30) - General Product Safety

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Saturday 8th March (10:00 - 10:30) - Kitchen Appliances

Saturday 8th March (11:00 - 11:30) - Products found in the Bedroom

Saturday 8th March (12noon - 12:30) - Products Found in the Bathroom

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Washing pods and capsules: Keep children safe - Child Accident  Prevention  Trust

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While washing pods and capsules can make doing the laundry much easier, they can do serious damage to children’s insides, skin and eyes if they burst them or bite into them.

That’s why we’ve created a brand-new information page explaining the risks and the simple things we can all do to keep children safe.

Please read and share with your communities to help raise awareness.

Take a look

Free resources to help spread the word

Animation
Our short animation illustrates the dangers of laundry capsules and why small children find them so appealing

Bitrex Taste Tests
Break the ice at any group event with a Bitrex Taste Test. It’s a chance for parents to taste the bitterest substance on earth, then eat milk chocolate, all in aid of poisoning prevention.

Fact sheet
Share our bite-sized facts and safety tips

Session plan
Our cleaning products session plan supports you to run engaging group discussions with parents

Translated fact sheets
Our helpful fact sheet has been translated into five community languages (Arabic, Bengali, Polish, Punjabi and Urdu)

Get your free resources

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Who are we?

Jump Space is a small charity.

We aim to change lives one move at a time by encouraging activity and community.

Based in Stockport, we have a specialist, accessible recreation centre providing Rebound, trampoline, active and sensory play.

Open to disabled and non disabled people, you don't need to have a diagnosis to attend.

Offering classes, drop ins and private bookings for individuals, groups, schools, residential homes, physiotherapists and other service providers.

Get in touch to find out more!

Call Ashlea on 0161 637 2800, message us via FB, or email info@jumpspace.org.uk

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National research shows that many families eligible for free school meals may not be receiving them. This also means that schools are not receiving enhanced funding that they will be eligible for under the Pupil Premium scheme. As part of Stockport’s cost of living response and to make sure our families get the support they need, we're offering to carry out an eligibility check and an assisted enrolment service where Council Tax and/or Housing Benefit is currently in award. If a child qualifies for a free school meal, this could save the family around £400 per year. We will be sending letters with further information to families who could be eligible soon. Schools will also be informed of the service in the coming weeks.

Free school meals

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1. Who can get free school meals

2. Key stage 1 children

3. How to apply

Who can get free school meals

You can get free school meals if you are responsible for a child (for example, you receive Child Benefit for them) who is at school - including nursery children who attend full days at a school nursery and sixth form students - as long as you get one of these qualifying incomes:

Income Support

income-based Jobseekers Allowance

income-related Employment and Support Allowance

Universal Credit (provided your household income is less than £7,400 a year after tax and not including any benefits you get)

support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999

the guaranteed element of State Pension Credit

Child Tax Credit (provided you are not entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190)

Working Tax Credit run-on paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit

If your child is eligible for free school meals, they’ll remain eligible until they finish the phase of schooling (primary or secondary) they’re in on 31 March 2025.

If you have a query about free school meals you can email benefitsfsm@stockport.gov.uk.

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Drowning

It’s scary to think about but drowning doesn’t happen like it does in the movies. A drowning child doesn’t splash about or cry for help. They slip quietly under the water, often unnoticed. But, once you understand how and where drowning happens, there are things you can do to prevent it.

Baby bath seat safety poster

Baby bath seats are not safety devices. Download, print and display our free poster to help spread the word and keep babies safe at bath time.

Safe baby bath time poster

Keep babies safe at bath time. Simply download, print and display our free poster with top tips for a safe baby bath time.

Watch out in water fact sheet

Our Watch Out In Water fact sheet gives essential advice for parents on keeping your children safe from drowning. This fact sheet is also available in Welsh.

Summer safety display pack

Whilst the warm summer weather brings lots of opportunities for fun in the sun there are also additional hazards for our little people. Simply download, print and display these colourful posters in your setting to help families stay safe this summer.

Watch out in water fact sheet in Welsh

Our Watch Out In Water fact sheet has been translated into Welsh. It gives essential advice for parents on keeping your children safe from drowning. This fact sheet is also available in English.

Beach safety colouring

Download and print this free colouring page for children on staying safe at the beach.

Bathroom safety quiz

Test your safety knowledge by trying our quick quiz on some of the main accident risks to children in the bathroom. How many will you get right?

Bath seats are not safety devices

Many parents and carers are lulled into a false sense of security that a bath seat will keep their baby safe. This is not true.

Babies have drowned in bath seats when parents mistakenly believed it was safe to step out of the room for a moment.

A baby or small child can’t be safely left alone in one even for a moment. They can easily wriggle or slip out, or the seat can tip over and immerse the baby in the water.

The only way to keep babies and small children safe in the bath is to stay with them and keep them in arms reach.

Help us spread the word

Top tips for safe baby bath time

Plus, we’ve got a page full of top tips for parents and carers to keep babies and toddlers safe at bath time.

Take a look

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Sleep Success

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Sleep Success is a half-day course designed to help families understand sleep and consider some helpful tricks and tips that might improve sleep for everyone.   Our Sleep Practitioners are […]

Free

Sleep Success is a half-day course designed to help families understand sleep and consider some helpful tricks and tips that might improve sleep for everyone.

Our Sleep Practitioners are trained by The Sleep Charity, a national award-winning charity supporting children and young adults with sleep issues.

Meet one of our Sleep Practitioners here.

Who can access sleep support?

You can access sleep support for children and young adults with additional needs between the ages 2 and 25.  We can work with parent/carers or the child/young person themselves as appropriate.

Find out more…

To make a booking for any of our sleep events or if would like to arrange training or support, contact outreach@seashelltrust.org.uk

Book your Place Now

Thanks for expressing an interest in one of our training courses. Please complete the form below with your details and one of our team will get back to you to confirm your place.

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July 17 @ 9:30 am - 1:30 pm Sleep Success - Seashell Trust

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July 17 @ 9:30 am - 1:30 pm

Learning and Development

Sleep Success

Remote , United Kingdom

Sleep Success is a half-day course designed to help families understand sleep and consider some helpful tricks and tips that might improve sleep for everyone.   Our Sleep Practitioners are […]

Free

Sleep Success is a half-day course designed to help families understand sleep and consider some helpful tricks and tips that might improve sleep for everyone.

Our Sleep Practitioners are trained by The Sleep Charity, a national award-winning charity supporting children and young adults with sleep issues.

Meet one of our Sleep Practitioners here.

Who can access sleep support?

You can access sleep support for children and young adults with additional needs between the ages 2 and 25.  We can work with parent/carers or the child/young person themselves as appropriate.

Find out more…

To make a booking for any of our sleep events or if would like to arrange training or support, contact outreach@seashelltrust.org.uk

Book your Place Now

Thanks for expressing an interest in one of our training courses. Please complete the form below with your details and one of our team will get back to you to confirm your place.

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1. About the service

2. Support for young people aged 16 to 25

3. Training

4. How to contact the service and access support

5. Support from other organisations

About the service

We provide specialist intervention and support to babies, children and young people who:

have a permanent or long term hearing loss or are deaf

have vision impairment

have multi-sensory impairment

We also provide guidance, support and unbiased information that will allow you to make your own decisions for your child

We work with many families in Stockport from the time of diagnosis of their child’s hearing loss and/or vision impairment right through to when their child reaches the age of 25. We’re invested in the principles of co-production. This means involving you and your child as fully as we can in the support that we offer. We work directly with babies, children and young people in homes, nurseries and child care settings as well as schools and colleges.

You can find more information on our support for young people aged 16 to 25 page.

Support that we offer

We offer:

family guidance and coaching

a specialist resourcing service for the modification of educational learning and examination materials for children and young people with vision impairment

provision of specialist equipment and technology

Social and emotional wellbeing

The social and emotional wellbeing of children and young people with hearing loss or vision impairment is critical to the support we provide. We enable children to be as independent and successful as possible as they move from pre-school through their educational years. We provide opportunities for children, young people and their extended families to get together with other families.

Family sign language

The service provides family sign language classes for families of deaf children and young people who are linked to the service.

Our team

Our team of 42 staff includes:

Specialist Teachers

Our qualified and experienced teachers hold additional specialist mandatory qualifications as teachers of the deaf and/or teachers of vision impairment.

You can find a factsheet about the role of the Qualified Teacher of Vision Impairment (QTVI) on the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) website.

You can find a factsheet about the role of the Qualified Teacher of Deaf Children and Young People (ToD) on the British Association of Teachers of Deaf Children and Young People (BATOD) website.

One teacher is undertaking mandatory training for multi-sensory impairment (deaf-blind). Our teachers work in homes, nurseries, schools and colleges to offer support to children and young people including:

specialist assessment and report writing

direct teaching and intervention

monitoring and advisory support

Specialist Teaching Assistants

Our Specialist Teaching Assistants have:

additional expertise in the educational support of children and young people who are deaf, have a hearing loss and/or vision impairment

specific additional training in British Sign Language or Braille

Qualified Habilitation Specialist

Our Habilitation Specialist is trained and qualified in enabling the independence and development of children and young people with vision impairment, especially those who are severely sight impaired or registered blind. Provision includes mobility and independent living skills in educational settings, at home and all aspects of daily life.

You can find more information about the role of a Qualified Habilitation Specialist on the Habilitation VI UK website.

Specialist Family Support Worker

Our specialist Family Support Worker has experience working with children and young people with a wide range of needs and abilities. They work:

to support parents and carers where extra guidance may be needed at home

closely with other professionals within Stockport Family professional services to provide early help for families where this is needed

Specialist IT and Modifications Lead for vision impairment

This role leads on the assessment and provision of specialist technology and modified learning resources for children and young people with vision impairment.

Specialist Resources Technician for vision impairment

This role provides a specialist resourcing service for the modification of educational learning and examination materials for children and young people with vision impairment.

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Maintained nursery admissions

Maintained nursery places

Stockport has range of maintained nursery settings from nursery classes attached to primary schools to 4 standalone nursery schools.

You'll need to apply to us if you want your child to get a place at a maintained nursery.

All of the maintained nursery places that we allocate are for 15 hours. The nursery can then choose to offer any further hours if they have capacity.

If you're applying to a private provider, you'll need to apply directly to them.

You can find more information on our early years and childcare web pages.

September 2025 intake

To apply for a September 2025 start, your child must have been born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022.

The closing date for maintained nursery places is 31 March 2025. We'll send you an email with information about the outcome of your application on 19 May 2025.

If you apply after 31 March 2025 your application will be processed after 19 May 2025.

Early intake

You'll automatically be considered for the early intake if your child is born between the dates below and if you apply by the deadlines below.

if the child is born between 1 September 2021 and 31 December 2021

considered for a place starting January 2025

deadline to apply by 31 October 2024

you'll receive your offer end of November 2024

If you apply after 31 October 2024 your child will not be considered for a nursery place for January 2025 but will be considered for the subsequent April and September 2025 intakes.

if the child is born between 1 September 2021 and 31 March 2022

considered for a place starting April 2025

deadline to apply by 15 February 2025

you'll receive your offer beginning of March 2025

If you apply after 15 February 2025 your child will not be considered for a nursery place for April 2025 but will be processed as part of the subsequent September 2025 intake.

Some nurseries may choose not to have an early intake if they do not have places available.

If you have not been contacted, you will not be offered an early intake, however you'll be still considered for a September 2025 place. You do not need to re-apply.

Admissions criteria

You can find admissions criteria on our nursery policies web page.

The nursery that your child attends will not affect your application for a reception place.

Apply a for nursery place

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General Admission - Staircase House (1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025)

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Staircase House

Staircase House is the oldest town house situate in the Historic Market Place. The House and its rare Jacobean cage-newel staircase, have been beautifully restored. Come along and take a historic journey back in time to discover how ancestors lived from the 15th to the 20th century. This is a barrier free, hand-on journey through time.

1 April 2024 - 31 March 2025

Exhibitions and Events at Staircase House

Create at Staircase - Beginner Crochet

Staircase House

On 15 March 2025

10.30am - 1pm

From £25.00

Book tickets

Create at Staircase - Lego Printing

Staircase House

On 15 March 2025

2pm - 4pm

From £15.00

Book tickets

Create at Staircase - A Day of Printing

Staircase House

On 12 April 2025

10.30am - 3.30pm

From £40.00

Book tickets

Create at Staircase - Rag Rug brooches

Staircase House

On 17 May 2025

10:30 - 12:30

From £20.00

Book tickets

Create at Staircase - Botanical Drawing

Staircase House

On 17 May 2025

1:30 - 3:30

From £15.00

Book tickets

Create at Staircase - Resin Jewellery (two part workshop)

Staircase House

On 28 June 2025

2pm - 4pm

From £30.00

Book tickets

Create at Staircase - Mosaic Coasters

Staircase House

On 5 July 2025

10.30 - 12.30

From £20.00

Book tickets

Create at Staircase - Mosaic in a Day

Staircase House

On 20 September 2025

10.30 - 3.30

From £50.00

Book tickets

Create at Staircase - Tin Can Art

Staircase House

On 18 October 2025

10.30 - 12.30

From £15.00

Book tickets

Create at Staircase - Halloween Lino

Staircase House

On 18 October 2025

1.30 - 3.30

From £20.00

Book tickets

Create at Staircase - Festive Needle Felt

Staircase House

On 8 November 2025

10:30 - 12:30

From £15.00

Book tickets

Create at Staircase - Silk Painting

Staircase House

On 8 November 2025

1.30 - 3.30

Book tickets

Create at Staircase - A Day of Jesmonite

Staircase House

On 6 December 2025

10.30 - 3.30

From £40.00

Book tickets

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1. About the Bookstart scheme

2. Books for babies

3. Books for children with additional needs

4. Books for children with English as a second language

5. Storytime events for under 5s at Stockport Libraries

About the Bookstart scheme

Bookstart is a scheme run by the BookTrust that gives free packs of books to children in England and Wales.

Every child younger than 12 months in England and Wales is entitled to a free pack of books through the Bookstart scheme. These packs contain everything you need to start sharing stories, rhymes and songs with your child.

Bookstart aims to:

encourage mums, dads and carers to get babies and pre-school children into books early

inspire and create a love of reading that will give children a flying start in life

In addition to cater to babies, Bookstart also offers:

toddler and pre-school book packs for children from families on a low income

books that are made for children with additional needs, such as those with difficulties around sight, hearing or fine motor skills

dual-language books for children that have English as an additional language

Stockport Libraries partners with BookTrust to deliver the Bookstart programme in Stockport.

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Who are we?

Jump Space is a small charity.

We aim to change lives one move at a time by encouraging activity and community.

Based in Stockport, we have a specialist, accessible recreation centre providing Rebound, trampoline, active and sensory play.

Open to disabled and non disabled people, you don't need to have a diagnosis to attend.

Offering classes, drop ins and private bookings for individuals, groups, schools, residential homes, physiotherapists and other service providers.

Get in touch to find out more!

Call Ashlea on 0161 637 2800, message us via FB, or email info@jumpspace.org.uk

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Who has been affected?

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How do you feel now?

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Seashell in partnership with Stockport Council’s Sensory Support Services are holding free Sensory Story Socials for families with preschool age children with hearing loss/are deaf, vision impairment or multi-sensory impairment.

You will be welcomed by our specialist staff, who deliver these fun and informal sessions…join us and find out for yourself!

Thurs 27th March 2025 Brinnington Leisure Centre
Wed 21st May 2025 Let Loose Hazel Grove
Wed 9th July 2025 Reddish Vale Children’s Centre

All sessions are free, 10-11:30am

For more information or to book your place, contact:
rosemary.turner@stockport.gov.uk

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Neurodiversity Early Years & KS1 Resources (Parents and Carers) - ADHD Foundation

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Early Years Resources

Emotional Regulation in Young Children

ADHD and Young Children

Activities to Encourage Executive Function Development

Activity Ideas for a Sensory Circuit

Find out more

Autism and Interaction

Theory of Mind

Multi-Sensory Approaches To Learning

Sleep FAQs

Reading at Home

Top Tips: Toileting

Sensory Play at Home

Anxiety in Young Children

Understanding Facial Expressions

Encouraging Early Communication

A Parent's Guide to Sensory Processing

Encouraging Early Writing Skills

ARFID - A Parent/Carer Guide

Calming Techniques for Children

My Feelings Chart

Child Development and Play

Questions to the Early Years SENCO - A Parents and Carers Guide

Neurodiversity Early Years & KS1 Service

Promoting early identification and intervention for young children with emerging ND characteristics.

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Cases of flu rising among children

Flu among school-aged children is on the rise in Greater Manchester. Flu can make children very poorly. It’s not too late to get vaccinated, and it’s quick, easy and safe. There is an easy nasal spray alternative available for those who require it. Please encourage families to check their child’s vaccination status and make an appointment by contacting Intra Health on 03333 583 397.

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How to take care of your baby or toddler’s teeth - Start for Life - NHS

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How to take care of your baby or toddler's teeth

Once your baby's first milk tooth breaks through, it's time to start showing them good dental hygiene.

It's important for your child to have healthy teeth. They help them eat, speak, and smile confidently. Milk teeth also help to align and space their permanent teeth.

You can help your little one maintain a lifetime of healthy smiles by teaching them good dental habits, such as regular brushing and not eating or drinking too much sugar

1. Video: Tips on keeping your baby's teeth healthy

2. When to start brushing your child's teeth

3. Food and drink for healthy teeth

4. When should I take my child to a dentist?

5. Help and support

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ADHD

Learn more about ADHD, common signs and effective strategies to help children with ADHD thrive in everyday life. Our ADHD workshops also cover the differences and similarities between ADHD and autism.

ADHD advice

ADHD workshops

Autism

Understand how autistic children perceive the world and how to support their needs. We have informative workshops about autism, masking and demand avoidance.

Autism advice

Autism workshops

Anxiety

Explore how anxiety affects children with SEND and ways to help your child manage their anxiety. Our Young People’s hub has some great resources, including a video featuring an NHS mental health expert discussing anxiety and neurodiversity.

Anxiety advice

Young People’s hub

Sleep support

Understand how SEND can impact sleep, possible triggers, the science behind sleep, and strategies to support and promote a better night’s sleep for both you and your child.

Sleep support workshops

SEND advice

For more SEND advice, we’ve created a range of easy-to-use guides to help your family navigate the SEND system, whether you’re at the beginning of your journey or already on the pathway. You’ll find clear explanations, practical tips, and effective techniques to support your families needs.

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Support for Royal Navy families

We offer a range of workshops and informal sessions to support Royal Navy and Royal Marines families with children who have SEND. Get advice, share experiences, learn techniques to support your family, and connect with other service families.

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Early Years Riding the Rapids is a free 10-week course designed for parents and carers of young children aged between 2 years and pre-school who are autistic, on the pathway for autism assessment or who have significant learning disabilities or other complex disabilities. The course aims to help parents to understand and support their child’s well-being, and reduce stress, distress and distress-related behaviours, or other behaviours of concern. A formal diagnosis of autism is not required. The courses are facilitated by a range of early year’s practitioners, including Children’s Community Learning Disability Team (CCLDT), Portage workers, Speech and Language Therapists, Early Year’s Workers, and Educational Psychologists.

Riding the Rapids (Early Year’s) is a precursor to Riding the Rapids which is a high quality, evidence-based course for parents and carers of children and young people who are neurodiverse (with or without a diagnosis) or have significant learning difficulties.

The course is aimed to help parents of young children understand why their children might get distressed at home, make effective environmental changes to support them and build positive interactions and relationships.

To request a place on this course please talk to the professional that is involved with your child.

Before the course, we will contact you to check that Riding the Rapids is the right intervention for you, and to answer any questions you may have.

There is a school-aged Riding the Rapids

course for older children. This is offered

through the Neurodevelopment Team https://padlet.com/autismprogrammestockport/stockport-neurodevelopmental-support-for-children-young-peop-vsray0kgugoivc6g/wish/XGyBQbEYAXEnaL6K or

Children’s Community Learning Disability

Team (CCLDT).

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Hot water bottle safety: Preventing burns and scalds Child Accident and Prevention Trust 

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Hot water bottle safety: Preventing burns and scalds Child Accident and Prevention Trust 

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How to fill your hot water bottle safely

Do hot water bottles wear out?

Buying a hot water

Learn more about first aid for burn injuries

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Hot water bottle safety: Preventing burns and scalds

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Doctors and nurses across the UK are urging us to use hot water bottles correctly as they can cause serious burns. Learn how here.

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3 simple New Year’s resolutions that could save a child’s life  - Child Accident  Prevention Trust 

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3 simple New Year’s resolutions that could save a child’s life  - Child Accident  Prevention Trust 

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New Year’s resolutions can be a bit too ambitious, especially when you’re a busy parent. But, these super-simple New Year’s resolutions are easy to adopt and could save a child’s life.

1. Fit blind cord safety devices

Learn more about blind cord safety

2. Do a button battery hunt

Download our free button battery poster to help your search.

3. Set a recurring reminder to test your smoke alarms

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3 simple New Year’s resolutions that could save a child’s life

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These super-simple New Year’s resolutions are easy to adopt and could save a child’s life. Could you commit to them?