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.
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
Health Visitors work with other professionals after childbirth in supporting families. They are responsible for child development reviews.
Infant Feeding
Infant feeding services support parents with feeding their babies, breastfeeding support and advice on nutrition.
Parent and Infant Mental Health
Support and services available to help you manage the challenges that come with caring for children.
Find out more about the support available for parent and infant mental health
Support in Pregnancy
Support to families throughout pregnancy and labour.
Support for dads in Rotherham
Dads in Rotherham can access a free app called DadPad, which includes practical information and advice.
Early Years Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
Special educational needs and disability services available to support babies and their families.
Find out more about Early Years Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
Children and young people special educational needs and disabilities
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.
Find out more about special educational needs and disabilities support
