Chichester Best Start Family Hub

02/06/2026

🎉🌈 ONLY 2 WEEKS TO GO! 🌈🎉

We're excited to announce our brand new Stay & Play Sessions at the Chichester Family Hub! 🧸👶💜

Looking for a fun, friendly place where your little one can learn, play, explore and make new friends? Then this is the perfect opportunity for children aged 0–5 years and their families!

✨ Parent Led Group
✨ Support for early learning and development
✨ A warm, safe and welcoming environment
✨ Meet other local families and carers
✨ Completely FREE to attend

📅 Starting Tuesday 16th June 2026
🕙 Every Tuesday | 10:00am – 11:30am
📍 Chichester Family Hub

🎨 Come along, play, explore and connect — we can't wait to welcome you!

📞 Booking is required. Please call 01243 642950 to book your place.

Tag a friend who would love this! 👇

28/05/2026

Getting children into a regular toothbrushing routine can take time. 🦷

Our oral health page has practical tips to help families look after children’s teeth from an early age.

If you have a child aged 5 or under, we’d also like to hear about your experience.

Complete our short survey and you can enter our prize draw for the chance to win vouchers 👇

28/05/2026

Have you heard of a Home Childcarer? They are professional childcarers who can provide care in your child's own home. The Family Information Service has access to the full list of Ofsted registered Home Childcarers across West Sussex.

Find out more here: https://ow.ly/2b3x50Z385X

28/05/2026

🎉🌈 NEW STAY & PLAY SESSION COMING TO CHICHESTER! 🌈🎉

Looking for a fun, friendly space for your little one to learn, play and make new friends? 💕

Join us at the Chichester Family Hub for our brand new FREE Stay & Play Sessions for children aged 0–5 years and their families! 👶🧸🎨

✨ Fun structured activities
✨ Support for early learning & development
✨ A warm, safe and welcoming environment
✨ Meet other local families and carers

📅 Starting Tuesday 16th June 2026
🕙 Every Tuesday | 10:00am – 11:30am
📍 Chichester Family Hub

Come along, play, explore and connect — we can’t wait to welcome you! 💜

27/05/2026

🌟 FREE Family Learning Courses & Workshops! 🌟

Looking for fun, supportive ways to help your child learn and grow? Join our fantastic Family Learning sessions this June & July in Chichester and online! 📚✨

🌿 Nature Explorers
📍 Swanfield Community Centre
📅 Fridays, 5th June – 3rd July
⏰ 9:30am – 11:30am

Enjoy family activities inspired by nature, children’s books, and creative crafts using natural resources!

🔤 Supporting My Child With Phonics
📍 Swanfield Community Centre
📅 Friday 10th July
⏰ 9:30am – 11:30am

A fun, hands-on workshop introducing families to the world of phonics.

💻 Online Workshops Include:
🎒 First Day Ready: Preparing Your Child for Primary School
📅 Wednesday 3rd June | ⏰ 1:30pm – 2:30pm
📖 Helping Your Child With Learning in Reception & KS1
📅 Wednesdays, 10th June – 8th July
Support your child with phonics, reading, and maths at home.
🧠 Raising Teens: Understanding the Teenage Brain
📅 Wednesday 15th July | ⏰ 7pm – 7:45pm
Learn practical strategies to better understand and support your teenager.
✅ All sessions are FREE, but booking is required!

📧 For enquiries: [email protected]

Please share with friends, parents, carers, and families who may benefit 💕

26/05/2026

Did you know there are almost 100 holiday schemes registered with Ofsted across West Sussex? The Family Information Service hold their details so if you need any help finding childcare this summer take a look here: https://ow.ly/wQ0y50Z37JO

22/05/2026

📢 Please note that Chichester Family Hub will be closed on Monday 25th May for the May Bank Holiday.

We hope all our families have a lovely long weekend ☀️ and look forward to welcoming you back on Tuesday 26th May.

22/05/2026

Do you need childcare urgently?

If you are returning to work, facing a change in circumstances, or struggling to find childcare, we can help support you with your search.

Contact us today for extra help to find childcare that suits your needs.

https://ow.ly/fsoX50Z39fW

19/05/2026

📢 Important Notice – Chichester Family Hub

Please note that our Family Hub will be closed on Wednesday 20th May due to staff training. 📝

Booked appointments with the Health Visitor or Midwife will still go ahead as usual. Upon arrival, please take a seat and a member of staff will come to collect you.

If you are worried about a child or young person, or need support yourself, please contact the Integrated Front Door team on 01403 229900.

We will reopen on Thursday 21st May from 9:15am–5:00pm and look forward to welcoming everyone back to our Family Hubs as usual. 🥳

19/05/2026

When will your child be eligible for the Early Years Funded Entitlement (EYFE)?

Here is a quick guide:
• Born 1 January to 31 March - funding from summer term (April)
• Born 1 April to 31 August - funding starts autumn term (September)
• Born 1 September to 31 December - funding starts spring term (January)

If you have an EYFE for Working Families code, remember to reconfirm every 3 months.

👉 For more information on codes and eligibility, visit: https://ow.ly/65k250Z05Ri

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