Wheatley Family Hub

02/09/2026

Your child may not always know when they need a wee or poo, so don't worry if they aren't telling you every time they need the toilet 🚽 Toilet training can look different for every family - it’s all about progress, not perfection - and some children with additional needs may need more support 💗

As their confidence grows, encourage them to use the toilet regularly and remind them it's always OK to ask for help if they need it.

Visit Best Start in Life or speak with your health visitor or for more trusted advice and practical tips on toilet training.

https://www.nhs.uk/best-start-in-life/toddler/potty-training-your-child/

02/09/2026

💛 𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬? 💛

You don't have to navigate it alone. Our 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐍𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡 & 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 sessions offer friendly, practical support to help you understand gestational diabetes, manage your blood sugars with confidence, and ask any questions you may have. 🌱👶

✨ Friendly • Informative • Supportive

📞 01302 591643
📧 [email protected]

02/09/2026

💬 NEW & IMPROVED – We’d love your feedback! 💬

This week is Evaluation Week, and we’re asking parents and carers to share their thoughts on our services. Your feedback is really important and helps us shape and improve our Family Hubs—both now and for the future.

We’re excited to share our new and improved evaluation, which is now quicker and easier to complete—taking just 2 minutes!

If you’ve visited one of our hubs or attended an outreach session, please take a moment to let us know what you think 👇

🔗 Click the link below to complete our quick survey

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=wCoeBPMz3k-4qTOnH35sss5Sr9iTiWdEi7QBdyUbf0ZUN0RVUzhNWFFNVTcxTUM3QzNIQVY1WjBRWi4u

Thank you for helping us make our services even better 💙

01/09/2026

Take toilet training one step at a time 🕰️ Swapping nappies for pants during the day can help children learn an important part of toilet training.

Small, consistent steps can make a real difference and help prepare them for school 📚

Visit Best Start in Life or speak with your health visitor or for more trusted advice and practical tips on toilet training.

https://www.nhs.uk/best-start-in-life/toddler/potty-training-your-child/

01/09/2026

This week's sign of the week is Please.

01/09/2026

Over the coming weeks, we will be revisiting our Makaton signs to help build confidence and encourage their continued use at home and during sessions.

🤟 What is Makaton?
Makaton uses simple signs alongside talking to help children communicate — especially when they don’t have the words yet 💬✨

We use Makaton in our Family Hubs to help children feel understood 🤍, included 🌈 and more confident 💪. It supports speech, is easy to learn, and just a few signs can make a big difference at home 🏡

🌟 We’ll be sharing a Sign of the Week so you can join in at home too! Keep an eye on our page every Monday morning 👀💙

31/08/2026

Are you a parent or carer in Doncaster?

We’re planning for the future of childcare provision in our area, and we need YOUR input!

By sharing your experiences and future needs, you'll help us to understand how Doncaster can best meet the childcare needs of parents and carers in your area.

Complete the survey here: https://shorturl.at/jgNHi

31/08/2026

If your child is preparing to start school, there’s still time to help them build confidence using the toilet on their own 🚽📚

Small, consistent steps can make a real difference. A simple conversation about what's changing can help children feel more prepared and start understanding what toilet training is all about.

Remember, every child develops differently and some children with additional needs may need more support. Focus on progress, not perfection, and take things one step at a time 👣

Visit Best Start in Life or speak with your health visitor or for more trusted advice and practical tips on toilet training.

https://www.nhs.uk/best-start-in-life/toddler/potty-training-your-child/

31/08/2026

30/08/2026

Hot weather, pregnancy, and newborn health – what are your views?
We want to hear your views about hot weather in England during pregnancy and the first month of a baby’s life.
This includes your thoughts or experiences (if applicable) of the summer months.
Who can take part in the survey?
People (16 years old +) living in England who:
· are pregnant.
· have been pregnant in the last 12 months.
· are a parent, guardian, or carer of a baby aged 12 months or under (not as part of paid work).
· have been a parent, guardian, or carer of a baby aged 12 months or under in the last 12 months (not as part of paid work).
· are a partner of any of the above.
If any of the above apply to you, please share your thoughts and experiences with us in a 20-30 minute survey. There is also a chance to win a £50 shopping voucher.
This research will help develop guidance for future parents, guardians and carers. Visit bit.ly/hotweather-survey-sm to complete the survey or to get more information, contact Charlotte Parbery-Clark (researcher based at Newcastle University) via Email: [email protected] or
Call/text: 07398 014647