Salford City Council is offering two free courses for before and after the birth as well as regular weekly sessions to meet other parents.
Before and after the baby
Our online antenatal course 'Understanding pregnancy, labour, birth and your baby' is a great place to get started.
Developed by midwives it will give you practical information about pregnancy and birth, explain why people around the baby are so important and helps you start a relationship with your baby before they are born.
The postnatal course called ‘Getting to know your baby’ looks at babies’ physical and emotional development and how important play is as well as how to understand and respond to crying and developing healthy sleep patterns.
To register or get more information on either course please call Salford Early Help team on 0161 686 7235.
Healthy Child Clinics
To book an appointment please contact your local Health Visiting Team.
| Locality |
Day |
Venue |
Contact number |
|
West Family Hub
|
Monday
|
Little Hulton Children's Centre
Longshaw Drive
Little Hulton
Salford
M28 0BD
|
0161 206 2094
|
|
Central Family Hub
|
Tuesday
|
Langworthy Cornerstone
451 Liverpool Street
Salford
M6 5QQ
|
0161 206 6081
|
|
Irlam and Cadishead Academy
|
Tuesday
|
Irlam and Cadishead Academy
Irlam
M44 5ZR
|
0161 206 3919
|
|
North Family Hub
|
Wednesday
|
Swinton Gateway
100 Chorley Road
Swinton
M27 6BP
|
0161 206 7525
|
|
Central Family Hub
|
Thursday
|
Broughton Hub
50 Rigby Street
Salford
M7 4BQ
|
0161 206 1764
|
|
South Family Hub
|
Friday
|
Winton Children’s Centre
Brindley Street
Winton
Eccles
Salford
M30 8AB
|
0161 206 2184
|
Free weekly sessions at our Family Hubs
Baby Social
This session is for babies non mobile aged from birth to twelve months. Each week we will introduce you to one of our five to thrive key messages and a fun activity you can do at home with your baby. It will also give you the opportunity to connect with other parents and share your experiences. Infant Feeding Champions will also be available to support you with your babies feeding journey and answer any questions you may have.
No need to book a place, just turn up.
Please contact the Early Help Admin Team on 0161 778 0601 for further information.
| Locality |
Day |
Venue |
Time |
|
West Family Hub
|
Monday
|
Little Hulton Children's Centre
Longshaw Drive
Little Hulton
Salford
M28 0BD
|
1pm to 2pm
|
|
South Family Hub
|
Tuesday
|
Neighbourhood Centre
(side entrance to Irlam and Cadishead College)
Station Road
Irlam
M44 5ZR
|
1pm to 2pm
|
|
Central Family Hub
|
Tuesday
|
Langworthy Cornerstones
Langworthy Road
M6 5QQ
|
1.30pm to 2.30pm
|
|
South Family Hub
|
Thursday
|
Winton Children’s Centre
Brindley Street
Winton
Eccles
Salford
M30 8AB
|
10am to 11am
|
|
Central Family Hub
|
Thursday
|
Broughton Hub
50 Rigby Street
Salford
M7 4BQ
|
10am to 11am
|
|
North Family Hub
|
Friday
|
Swinton Gateway
100 Chorley Road
Swinton
M27 6BP
|
10am to 11am
|
First Steps play and support group (term time only)
This session is for children with additional needs or disability and their parent/carer. 0-3 years and not in a childcare setting. Pre or post diagnosis.
| Locality |
Day |
Venue |
Time |
| North Family Hub |
Last Tuesday of every month |
Swinton Gateway Centre
100 Chorley Road
Swinton
M27 6BP |
10am to 11am |
Stay n Play sessions
Our Stay n Play sessions are for parents and carers of children aged 0-5. A fun filled session with messy play and singing and a chance for connection with other parents/carers.
| Locality |
Day |
Venue |
Time |
| West Family Hub |
Monday |
West Family Hub
Longshaw Drive
Little Hulton
M28 0BD |
10am to 11.30am, term time only, no need to book, suggested donation of £1 |
| North Family Hub |
Thursday |
Swinton Gateway Centre
100 Chorley Road
Swinton
M27 6BP |
10am to 11.30am, term time only, no need to book, suggested donation of £1 |
Library sessions (term time only)
Story time sessions are open to all under 5s and their grown-ups.
Come along and listen to stories and share songs.
| Day |
Venue |
Time |
| Monday |
Winton Library
Old Parrin Lane
Winton, M30 8BY
0161 921 2180
|
10.30am to 11.30am |
| Tuesday |
Boothstown Library
Community Centre
Standfield Drive
Boothstown, M28 1NB
0161 799 6549
|
10am to 11am |
| Tuesday |
Walkden Library
Walkden Gateway
2 Smith Street
Worsley
M28 3EZ
0161 607 6639
|
10am to 11am |
| Tuesday |
Broughton Library
Broughton Hub
50 Rigby Street
Salford, M7 4BQ
0161 686 5405
|
2pm to 3pm |
| Wednesday |
Pendleton Library
Pendleton Gateway
1 Broadwalk
Salford, M6 5FX
0161 686 5421
|
9.30am to 10.30am |
| Wednesday |
Pendleton Library
Pendleton Gateway
1 Broadwalk
Salford, M6 5FX
0161 686 5421
|
10.45am to 11.45am |
| Thursday |
Eccles Library
Eccles Gateway
28 Barton Lane
Eccles, M30 0TU
0161 607 8237
|
10.30am to 11.30am |
| Thursday |
Height Library
King Street
Salford
M6 7GY
0161 921 2240
|
10.30am to 11.30am |
| Thursday |
Worsley Village Library
Worsley Road
Worsley
M28 2PB
0161 794 8750
|
2pm to 3pm |
| Friday |
Swinton Library
100 Chorley Road
Swinton
M27 6BP
0161 793 3736
|
11am to 12 noon |
Library Play and Stay
Library Play and Stay sessions are for under 5s and their grown ups. Enjoy our toys and lovely books! Whatever your age it’s a great way to make new friends.
| Day |
Venue |
Time |
| Monday |
Little Hulton Library
Longshaw Drive
Little Hulton, M28 0AZ
0161 790 4201
|
9.30am to 10.30am |
| Monday |
Cadishead Library
126 Liverpool Road
Cadishead, M44 5AN
0161 775 3457
|
9.30am to 10.30am |
| Thursday |
Irlam Library
Hurst Fold Liverpool Road
Irlam, M44 6FD
0161 775 3566
|
9.30am to 10.30am |
| Thursday |
Little Hulton Library
Longshaw Drive
Little Hulton, M28 0AZ
0161 790 4201
|
1.30pm to 2.30pm |
| Friday |
Ordsall Library
Ordsall Neighbourhood Office,
Robert Hall Street,
Ordsall, Salford, M5 3LT
0161 603 4097
|
10am to 11am |
Young Parents Group
Messy play, arts and crafts, cooking, trips, song and story time.
Contact Tom (call 07971963167 or email tom.cole@salford.gov.uk) or Paige (call 07377673925 or email paige.steers@thelowry.com)
| Day |
Venue |
Time |
| Thursday |
Little Hulton Family Hub
Longshaw Drive
Little Hulton
M38 0DD
|
1pm to 2.30pm |
| Friday |
The Beacon Centre
8A London Street
Salford
M6 6QT
|
1pm to 2.30pm |
First Foods Session
Ready to start introducing your baby to solid foods? This session offers practical advice and guidance and keeps you up to date with all the latest guidelines.
| Day |
Venue |
Time |
| First Monday of the month |
Little Hulton Family Hub, Longshaw Drive, M28 0BD |
2pm to 3pm |
| First Tuesday of the month |
Langworthy Cornerstone, Liverpool Street, M6 5QQ |
1.30pm to 2.30pm |
| First Thursday of the month |
Broughton Hub, Rigby Street, M7 4BQ |
10am to 11am |
| Third Friday of the month |
Swinton Gateway, Chorley Road, M27 6BP |
11am to 12pm |
| Last Tuesday of the month |
Irlam and Cadishead Academy, Station Road, M44 5ZR |
9.45am to 10.45am |
| Last Thursday of the month |
Winton Children's Centre, Brindley Street, M30 8AB |
10am to 11am |
This page was last updated on 3 March 2023