Three out of four primary schools in the Rock Ferry and Birkenhead and Tranmere wards are seeing an increased number of children reaching Good Levels of Development in 2024 compared to 2019.
A partnership initiative is giving families and children with educational and health needs a safe space to connect with other carers and get practical and emotional support. Peer Support Groups were launched by Wirral Council earlier this year, with local charities The Positivitree and Koala North West, and are held in Family Hubs.
Wirral’s Family Hubs are hosting a variety of autumn and Halloween themed activities and events this half term. There’s so much going on that we couldn’t fit it all in! With half term just around the corner, we’ve picked out five to share with you.
Parents and carers across Wirral are feeling more confident and supported thanks to a new training initiative aimed at helping children with Emotional Barriers to School Attendance (EBSA).
A brand-new café has opened at Equilibrium Family Hub – and it’s here for everyone! Thanks to support from Magenta Living and Family Hubs funding, the Pear Tree Café is now open Monday to Friday. It’s a warm, welcoming place where you can enjoy tasty food, meet friends, and feel part of the community.
This summer, Family Hubs across Wirral have been buzzing with activity, laughter, and learning as families came together to enjoy a wide range of events and sessions designed to support children and their families.
To celebrate National Breastfeeding Week, we’re sharing the story of a Wirral mum and her breastfeeding journey, highlighting how support from local organisations like Koala North West has made a lasting impact. From feeling isolated during lockdown with her first baby to finding connection, confidence, and care with her second, her experience shows just how vital community support can be.
As Accessible Outdoors month comes to a close this July, we wanted to highlight an opportunity to get out and about on two (or three) wheels right here in Wirral - in Birkenhead Park.
Parents across Wirral are celebrating the difference the HENRY (Health, Exercise, Nutrition for the Really Young) programme has made to their family life, gaining new skills, confidence and support along the way.
