Westminster Family Hubs

Family Hubs offer support and advice to families with children up to 19 years of age in Westminster.

Dragon Hall

Bayswater Children's Centre

Essendine Primary School

Queen’s Park Family Hub

Maida Vale Children's Centre

Bessborough Family Hub

Church Street Family Hub

Stay &amp; Play – Stimulating play session for children to socialise and have fun. Arts and craft activities, explore books and songs.

Stimulating play session for children to socialise and have fun. Join in with circle time to explore books and songs.Age: 0-5 yrs

Bayswater Children's Centre AM Drop in Stay and play

Stay &amp; Play – Stimulating play session for children to socialise and have fun. Arts and craft activities, explore books and songs. Drop-in groups - further info:Our Drop-In groups provide a safe, friendly and stimulating place for children under 5 and their parents or carers. They are opportunities for your child to play, learn and sing in planned sessions. As a parent you’ll benefit from the support of our team and other parents and the friendly social atmosphere. You’ll be able to support your child, watch them play and share your thoughts with others. In our regular workshops you have a chance to talk about your child’s behaviour, sleep pattern, play and learning. It’s a chance to get to understand how your child learns and notice patterns of behaviour.We invite parents to join us on weekly outings all year round. How can we get involved?Just turn up at one of the sessions – you don’t need to book in advance. You can come at any time in the session and stay as long as you like but please be aware that the group are busy and get full quickly . We just ask you to sign a register when you arrive and when you leave the sessions. For new families,&nbsp;please complete our registration form. Who is there to support me?Our trained staff are here every day. They have a variety of qualifications and other visiting staff include a health visitor, dentist, speech and language therapist, career adviser, librarians, musicians, CAMHS therapist and counsellor.

Maternity Champions Pre-Walkers Baby GroupDrop-in Limited Spaces

Maternity Champions Pre-Walkers Baby Group

Stimulating play session for children to socialise and have fun<ul><li>Arts and craft activities&nbsp;</li><li>Join in with circle time</li><li>Explore books and songs</li></ul>Age: Under 5sN.B. Last access to sessions is 30 minutes before closing

Who’s in Charge? is a 9 week specialist programme designed for parents and carers whose children are displaying abusive, aggressive, or harmful behaviour towards them.The programme aims to reduce feelings of isolation, increase parental confidence, and provide practical strategies for managing challenging behaviour in a safe and constructive way.Participants will explore effective approaches to setting boundaries, responding to unacceptable behaviour, and implementing meaningful and practical consequences. The programme consists of eight face-to-face sessions, followed by an additional follow-up session to review progress and provide ongoing support.

Who’s in Charge? Parenting Course (Child to Parent Violence - CPV)

Support group for new parents with a soft play area for babies to relax and explore. Includes baby massage and breast feeding support.Ages: Newborn to non-walking babiesN.B. Last access to sessions is 30 minutes before closing

Stay &amp; Play – Stimulating play session for children to socialise and have fun. Arts and craft activities, explore books and songs. ﻿Drop-in groups - further info:Our Drop-In groups provide a safe, friendly and stimulating place for children under 5 and their parents or carers. They are opportunities for your child to play, learn and sing in planned sessions. As a parent you’ll benefit from the support of our team and other parents and the friendly social atmosphere. You’ll be able to support your child, watch them play and share your thoughts with others. In our regular workshops you have a chance to talk about your child’s behaviour, sleep pattern, play and learning. It’s a chance to get to understand how your child learns and notice patterns of behaviour.We invite parents to join us on weekly outings all year round. How can we get involved?Just turn up at one of the sessions – you don’t need to book in advance. You can come at any time in the session and stay as long as you like but please be aware that the group are busy and get full quickly . We just ask you to sign a register when you arrive and when you leave the sessions. For new families, please complete our registration form. Who is there to support me?Our trained staff are here every day. They have a variety of qualifications and other visiting staff include a health visitor, dentist, speech and language therapist, career adviser, librarians, musicians, CAMHS therapist and counsellor.

Stimulating play session for children to socialise and have fun. Join in with circle time to explore books and songs. Age: 0-5 yrs

Drop-in / Stay and Play, PM Bayswater Children's Centre

Six-week English conversation class.Call 020 7641 1350 to express an interest.

<h2>South Parent Carer Panel (PCP) - Bessborough Family Hub</h2>Westminster Parent Carer Panels are a supportive and inclusive forum&nbsp;where parents and carers can come together, share their experiences, and help shape services for children and young people.Parent Carer Panels run at each family hub and are your chance to have your say on how the hubs move forward, providing services and support for the communities that we serve. Let us know what you need or just come along to meet local people in your area for a friendly chat.

South Parent Carer Panel (PCP) - Bessborough Family Hub

Fun environment for younger children to explore and play with others, soft play, story time and nursery rhymes. Age: 6-24 months

Stay &amp; Play – Stimulating play session for children to socialise and have fun. Arts and craft activities, explore books and songs. Drop-in groups - further info:Our Drop-In groups provide a safe, friendly and stimulating place for children under 5 and their parents or carers. They are opportunities for your child to play, learn and sing in planned sessions. As a parent you’ll benefit from the support of our team and other parents and the friendly social atmosphere. You’ll be able to support your child, watch them play and share your thoughts with others. In our regular workshops you have a chance to talk about your child’s behaviour, sleep pattern, play and learning. It’s a chance to get to understand how your child learns and notice patterns of behaviour.We invite parents to join us on weekly outings all year round. How can we get involved?Just turn up at one of the sessions – you don’t need to book in advance. You can come at any time in the session and stay as long as you like but please be aware that the group are busy and get full quickly . We just ask you to sign a register when you arrive and when you leave the sessions. For new families, please complete our registration form. Who is there to support me?Our trained staff are here every day. They have a variety of qualifications and other visiting staff include a health visitor, dentist, speech and language therapist, career adviser, librarians, musicians, CAMHS therapist and counsellor.

Stimulating play session for children to socialise and have fun. Join in with circle time to explore books and songs. Age: Under 5's

This 8 week course is for women who are experiencing or have experienced domestic abuse in their past or present relationship.The Freedom Programme is a domestic violence programme which was created by Pat Craven and evolved from her work with perpetrators of domestic violence.It is designed to help you to acquire the knowledge, which can help you to live a safer, happier life.The programme also explores in detail how children are affected by being exposed to this kind of abuse and very importantly how their lives are improved when the abuse is removed.

Thank you for requesting a place on our Baby Massage course. There is currently a waiting list for this activity. Someone will contact you when a place becomes available.

Three-week Baby Massage course.Age: Under 6 monthsPlease note: This course is extremely popular and there is a rolling waiting list. Someone will contact you when a place becomes available.Please email Cathy Galvin to book on the above email.

Community Conversational ESOL Class

<h2>North East Parent Carer Panel (PCP) - Church Street Family Hub</h2>Westminster Parent Carer Panels are a supportive and inclusive forum&nbsp;where parents and carers can come together, share their experiences, and help shape services for children and young people.Parent Carer Panels run at each family hub and are your chance to have your say on how the hubs move forward, providing services and support for the communities that we serve. Let us know what you need or just come along to meet local people in your area for a friendly chat.

North East Parent Carer Panel (PCP) - Church Street Family Hub

Support group for new parents, with a soft play area for babies to relax and explore.Age: Babies (non-walkers)N.B. Last access to sessions is 30 minutes before closing

Stimulating play session for children to socialise and have fun. Join in with circle time to explore books and songs.Age: Under 5'sN.B. Last access to sessions is 30 minutes before closing

<h1>Calm &amp; Connected</h1><h2>Relaxed Stay &amp; Play</h2>A calm, welcoming drop-in session in a quieter environment, with:<ul><li>fewer families and a gentler pace</li><li>simple, sensory-friendly activities</li><li>space for children to explore in their own way</li><li>flexible participation with no pressure to join in</li><li>friendly practitioners available to offer support</li></ul>Every child is welcome. No diagnosis, referral or assessment is needed. Come as you are, stay for as long as feels comfortable, and enjoy time together at your child's pace.

This 8 week, in person course is designed for Parents or Carers of older children and teenagers who are displaying challenging behaviour.Non-violent resistance (NVR) addresses violent, destructive and harmful behaviours in children and adolescents. NVR can help parents and carers overcome their sense of helplessness. It can help develop a support network that will stop violent and destructive behaviours both in and out of the home. It can improve relationships between family members and the outside world.NVR shifts the focus from controlling the child to empowering the parent. The goal is not to change the child’s behaviour directly, but to help the parent resist it non-violently and consistently. Success is measured by the parent’s actions, not the child’s response. This approach builds parental presence—the parent’s influence even when not physically present—and fosters confidence and effectiveness, regardless of the child’s behaviour.

Parenting with Presence, From Conflict to Connection (NVR based approach)

* Please note that due to staff sickness this course may need to be rescheduled. Anyone who has already applied or who applies will be contacted directly prior to the start date to confirm.This 8 week, in person course is designed for Parents or Carers of older children and teenagers who are displaying challenging behaviour.Non-violent resistance (NVR) addresses violent, destructive and harmful behaviours in children and adolescents. NVR can help parents and carers overcome their sense of helplessness. It can help develop a support network that will stop violent and destructive behaviours both in and out of the home. It can improve relationships between family members and the outside world.NVR shifts the focus from controlling the child to empowering the parent. The goal is not to change the child’s behaviour directly, but to help the parent resist it non-violently and consistently. Success is measured by the parent’s actions, not the child’s response. This approach builds parental presence—the parent’s influence even when not physically present—and fosters confidence and effectiveness, regardless of the child’s behaviour.

Six-week English conversation class. Call 020 7641 5923 to express an interest.

<h2>North West Parent Carer Panel (PCP) - Queen's Park Family Hub</h2>Westminster Parent Carer Panels are a supportive and inclusive forum&nbsp;where parents and carers can come together, share their experiences, and help shape services for children and young people.Parent Carer Panels run at each family hub and are your chance to have your say on how the hubs move forward, providing services and support for the communities that we serve. Let us know what you need or just come along to meet local people in your area for a friendly chat.

North West Parent Carer Panel (PCP) - Queen's Park Family Hub

Sensory session promoting exploration and to stimulate the senses.Age: Babies (non-walkers)N.B. Last access to sessions is 30 minutes before closing

Breastfeeding drop-in support for parents and babies up to 28 days old

Support group for new parents, with a soft play area for babies to relax and explore. Age: Babies (0-12 months), Siblings welcome. A drop-in for babiesOf course older siblings are most welcome. Breastfeeding support is available, along with baby massage and a baby clinic with a health visitor to offer advice. Sensory roomExperience the Multi-Sensory room which creates a stimulating and yet a&nbsp;calming atmosphere. The Sensory room stimulates children’s visual, tactile and audio senses. We have two sessions a week, one for babies and&nbsp;one for toddlers. Baby massageBaby massage is the ideal opportunity for parents and babies to bond and form strong attachments. Through touch babies are made to feel more secure and relaxed. Baby massage is particularly effective for babies suffering from colic, wind, constipation and teething pain. Treasure basketsTreasure baskets are especially designed for discovery play for babies aged 5-12 months who are not yet mobile. The baskets overflow with a range of interesting natural and household objects, providing a range of sensory experience to explore including weight, sound, texture, taste, smell and temperature. Mobiles and mirrors are also a way of bringing the world to the youngest children.

English conversation class.Call 020 7641 5838 to express an interest or click on 'apply'

Triple P SEND is an 8 week course for parents and carers of children aged 0–11 years with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND).The programme is designed to give parents and carers the skills they need to raise confident, healthy children and to build stronger family relationships. Triple P doesn’t tell people how to parent. Rather, it gives parents and carers simple and practical strategies they can adapt to suit their own values, beliefs and needs. The benefits can be dramatic and long-lasting.The group is a great opportunity to build networks and learn from others in similar situations.

Play, fun, songs, and rhymes for younger children. Along with story time to experience the fun of books.Age: 6-24 monthsN.B. Last access to sessions is 30 minutes before closing

Stimulating play session for children to socialise and have fun. Join in with circle time to explore books and songs.Age: Under 5'sN.B. Last access to sessions is 30 minutes before closing

Stimulating play session for children to socialise and have fun. Join in with circle time to explore books and songs. Age: Under 5s

Sensory PlaySensory session promoting exploration and to stimulate the senses.Age: Babies (non-walkers)N.B. Last access to sessions is 30 minutes before closing

<h1>School Readiness Workshop</h1>Supporting your child’s transition to school with practical tips, advice and helpful information.

This is a reminder that you are booked onto our School Readiness workshop at Bessborough Family Hub tomorrow - 17th November at 10am.Kind regardsThe Family Hub Team

Westminster Family Hubs

Drop-in / Stay & Play

Bayswater Children's Centre AM Drop in Stay and play

Drop-in / Stay & Play

Maternity Champions Pre-Walkers Baby Group

Stay & Play

Who’s in Charge? Parenting Course (Child to Parent Violence - CPV)

Baby & Me / Baby Massage

Drop-in Stay & Play

Drop-in / Stay & Play

Drop in/Stay & Play

Drop-in / Stay and Play, PM Bayswater Children's Centre

ESOL Bayswater CC

Drop-in/Stay & Play

South Parent Carer Panel (PCP) - Bessborough Family Hub

Tiny Time

Drop-in / Stay & Play