Calderdale Early Years & Childcare

23/07/2026

Looking for free family fun during the school holidays?

Our annual Vision Zero event taking place in People’s Park, Halifax on Thursday 13th August is set to be a great day out for the whole family. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Climb aboard emergency service vehicles, take part in our scavenger hunt, test your reaction skills, get support with cycling, all whilst finding out more about road safety. 🚒🚲📍

Visit: https://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/events/vision-zero-annual-event-halifax/

30/06/2026

We're into the last few hours for you to secure your access to £500pp of Dingley's Promise Training.

Click this link ⤵️🔗 and complete the form before midnight tonight

29/06/2026

Calderdale Council understands that the need for childcare does not stop when children reach school-age.
We would like to hear from parents and carers of children and young people aged 5–19 year olds about wraparound school-age childcare arrangements for their children, including term-time and school holiday provision.
The important feedback that you give will help us build a clear picture of how many school-age children across the Calderdale are likely to need term-time wraparound or holiday childcare over the second part of the decade. Your feedback will also support us in planning sufficient and high-quality school-age childcare provision across the locality.
The survey should take 10 minutes to complete - and we would be grateful if you could complete the survey by Friday 24th July, 2026.

Please take a few minutes to take our survey.

24/06/2026

🎒✨ FREE ‘School Ready’ Climbing Programme for Little Ones!
Starting on Monday 29th June!

ROKT Foundation has secured funding to deliver a fun and engaging 6-week ‘School Ready’ programme for young children 🧗‍♂️

Perfect for ages 3–4, these sessions combine climbing, play, and social interaction to help build confidence and key early skills in a supportive environment 💛

📅 Mondays | 29 June – 20 July
🕚 11:00am – 12:00pm
📍 ROKT Foundation, Mill Royd Street, Brighouse
🍽️ Includes a free light lunch after each session

💡 What to expect:
• Fun, game-based climbing activities
• Bouldering, roped climbing, harness swinging & caving
• Sensory play (sounds, shapes & colours)
• Activities like boccia & bowls
• A friendly space to build confidence and make friends

🌟 Key benefits:
✔ Develops movement & climbing skills
✔ Improves coordination and balance
✔ Builds confidence
✔ Encourages teamwork & social interaction

📩 Book your place now!
Email: [email protected]

📞 Call: 01484 937180

Spaces are limited – don’t miss out!

22/06/2026

🌟 Free Play Service Sessions Across Calderdale! 🌟

Looking for fun this Summer? The open-access youth sessions are back. Join in for active games, summer themed fun, skateboarding, arts & crafts, computers, music, and loads more.

Just drop in, get involved, and have fun in a safe, welcoming space. 🎨🎮🛹🎶

👉 Free
👉 Open to all
👉 https://new.calderdale.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/youth-support/youth-groups/play-development-service

Come play, create, move, and make new friends this Summer! 🐣✨

The sessions are Inclusive, and they ask that any children with SEND needs call ahead on the telephone number on the flyer to book. This so we can ensure we have staffing to meet their needs.

Otherwise Open Access sessions mean turn up on the day.

*Changes to the booking system please scan QR code to book children who access Free School Meals, or visit the website here👇
https://eequ.org/hafplayservicessummer26

16/06/2026

We’ll be hosting a Virtual Fostering Information evening on Thursday 18th June at 6pm. It’s a relaxed and informal session, giving people the chance to find out more about fostering and ask any questions they may have.

The event will be led by Sophie, our Recruitment and Assessment Manager, alongside Jenny and Sam, two of our Assessing Social Workers, and Adelle, one of our foster carers, who will share her own experiences of fostering.

If you work with any foster carers who may be interested in transferring to Calderdale, or if you know a friend or family member who is considering fostering, we’d really appreciate you sharing this information with them.

Book a spot!

Join us for a Virtual Fostering Information Evening to learn all about fostering with Calderdale Council.

06/06/2026

🚽✨ Is your child starting school this September?

Did you know that 1 in 4 children starts Reception not fully toilet trained? Being ready for this important milestone can help boost a child's confidence, independence and wellbeing as they begin their school journey.

This FREE Potty Training Guide provides clear, practical advice for families, including:
✅ When to start potty training
✅ Signs your child is ready
✅ Helpful tips and techniques
✅ Information on where to get extra support if needed

Download your free guide and help your little one feel confident and prepared for Reception:
https://startingreception.co.uk/potty-training/

29/05/2026

Did you receive early language support services for your child born between April 2025 and March 2026? If yes, we want to hear from you!

Tell us about your views and experiences of the Family Hubs’ support services, so we can learn what helps and what could be better for families like yours. Your feedback will contribute to research conducted on behalf of the Department for Education and will be used to improve services to better support families like yours.

Take part in a short survey to share your views and for the chance to win £100, before 17 July 2026:
https://insights.ipsosinteractive.com/mrIWeb/mrIWeb.dll

27/05/2026

Playday, which will be held on Wednesday 5 August 2026, is the national day for play. Celebrated across the UK each year, Playday calls on families, community leaders, play providers, childcare settings, and everyone working with children and young people to promote and champion the importance of play. The theme for this year’s Playday is . . . Play – here, there, everywhere!

Wednesday 5 August 2026 is Playday, the national day for play. Celebrated across the UK each year, Playday calls on families, community leaders, play providers, childcare settings, and everyone working with children and young people to promote and champion the importance of play. We are delighted t

27/05/2026

RLSS UK’s Splash Safely at Home is a water safety campaign designed to inform parents and carers of babies, infants, and young children about the importance of home water safety precautions.

RLSS UK’s Splash Safely at Home is a water safety campaign designed to educate parents and carers of babies, infants, and young children about the importance of home water safety precautions. The ‘Splash Safely at Home’ campaign runs twice a year: May – focusing on water safe...