A varied weekly programme of free groups, courses and support sessions for babies, children, families and young people at Clayton Family Hub. 

Clayton Family Hub Groups | Family Support in Clayton

• Location: Clayton Family Hub, 101 North Road, Clayton, Manchester, M11 4NE

• Suitable for: Babies, children, parents, carers and young people

• Booking: Varies by session — some are drop-in, others require a referral or appointment

• Cost: Free to attend

• Contact: 0161 219 6177

Clayton Family Hub offers a broad range of weekly sessions and support services for local families. Current groups and activities include:

• Stay and Play — relaxed drop-in play sessions for children aged 0–5 and their families

• Arts and Crafts Family Sessions — creative drop-in sessions for children under 10 with a parent or carer

• Baby Massage — gentle bonding sessions supporting relaxation and parent confidence

• Wrigglers, Rollers and Crawlers — songs, rhymes and play supporting babies' physical development

• School Readiness Sessions — practical, activity-based sessions for families with children starting nursery or reception

• Circle of Security Parenting Group — an 8-week programme supporting attachment and parent-child relationships for families with children aged 4 months to 4 years

• Incredible Years Parents Programme — a 14-week positive parenting course for parents and carers of children aged 2–4

• Early Help Parenting — The Nurture Programme — supporting the emotional health of parents and children (referral only)

• CAPS Pre-School Clinic — specialist early years mental health support for parents of children aged 2–5 (by appointment)

• Talk English Circles and ESOL — friendly English language and conversation sessions for adults

• Talking Therapies — assessment and support for common mental health difficulties, open to anyone registered with a Manchester GP

• New Leaf Foundation Young Carers Group — weekly sessions for young carers building confidence, life skills and resilience

• New Leaf Foundation SEND Youth Group — fun sessions on Saturdays for young people aged 11–25 with special educational needs

• Careers Connect — support for young people aged 16–18 (or up to 25 for care leavers and those with an EHCP) not in employment, education or training

• Local Offer Pop-In — drop-in information and guidance for families of children and young people with SEND aged 0–25

• Health and midwifery services including healthy child drop-ins, baby weighing, 18-month development checks, antenatal clinics and smoke-free pregnancy support

• Birth Registration appointments and Leaving Care drop-in support

Contact the hub on 0161 219 6177 or email earlyhelpcentral@manchester.gov.uk for current session times, dates and booking information.

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