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Giving your child the best start in life

Giving your child the best start in life

We want every child to have the best start in life and want families to feel empowered to overcome life’s everyday challenges. The pages are here to support you and your family to prepare for the arrival of your little one/s and manage the everyday joys and challenges of parenting.

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About the Best Start in life

Rotherham has a key focus on supporting families to help children to have the very best start in life. This includes a range of services from different organisations.

Support can be accessed from Family Hubs based in Children’s Centres across Rotherham.

Learn more about the available support below.

 

Early Help and Family Engagement

Every family needs a helping hand from time to time. The way we understand your needs is by sitting down with you.

Health visiting service

Health Visitors work with other professionals after childbirth in supporting families. They are responsible for child development reviews.

Infant feeding support

Infant feeding services support parents with feeding their babies, breastfeeding support and advice on nutrition.

Parent and infant mental health support

Support and services available to help you manage the challenges that come with caring for children.

Support during pregnancy

Support to families throughout pregnancy and labour.

Support for dads (DadPad App)

Dads in Rotherham can access a free app called DadPad, which includes practical information and advice.

Early years SEND support

Special educational needs and disability services available to support babies and their families.

SEND support for childrena dn young people (0-25)

Help, advice and information about the services available for your child or young person from birth to 25 years with Special educational needs and disabilities.

Best Start in Life parent hub

From pregnancy to childcare right through to starting school, get advice and support for your child’s development.

More support and guidance

About Rotherham Family Hubs and locations

Available Family Hub activities

Volunteer with Family Hubs

More support for families

The Best Start in Life - Local Plan

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