Mapledean Family Hub - Wycombe

Come along to Mapledean Messy Play and Explore session this Friday, 4th September, 9.45-11.15 and meet Stephanie, from the Integrated Therapies Team at Bucks NHS. Stephanie works alongside Speech and Language, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Teams. Stephanie will be available to answer any questions or concerns you may have for your child's communication, fine motor skills, sensory processing or mobility.

Free mum and baby yoga sessions every Thursday from 1pm to 2pm at Mapledean Family Hub. For more information visit https://directory.familyinfo.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/service/18789?keywords=mum+and+baby+yoga&lat=&lng=&location=&input-autocomplete=

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Best Start in Life recently shared the link to the government guidance on screen time for under 5s. The main message is to limit screen time wherever possible.
- For children under 2, avoid screens except for shared moments like family video calls.
- For ages 2–5, try to keep screen time to 1 hour a day or less.
Find more tips on healthy screen habits for under 5s here: www.beststartinlife.gov.uk/screen-time-under-5s

Book your young person onto our next 'How to build confidence and self-esteem' youth course ✨ Our 5-week course will cover:

🟣 Why the media affects how we see ourselves
🟣 How to cope better with setbacks
🟣 How to deal with peer pressure
🟣 How to feel better about ourselves

Courses are running from 15 September to 13 October and 3 November to 1 December. For more information and to book your place, head to our directory 👉 https://directory.familyinfo.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/service/7826?keywords=courses%20for%20young%20people

Messy Play and Explore at Mapledean Family Centre today at 9.45-11.15. Come a long and join in the fun. The sessions are suitable for 0-5 Yrs.

Just a reminder that from September 2026 at Mapledean Family Hub the Messy Play and Explore sessions will be moving back to a Monday.
The Friday session will remain the same. The last Tuesday Session will be on Tuesday 25th August 2026.
The first Monday session will be on Monday 7th September 9.45 to 11.15am

Best Start in Life recently shared the link to the government guidance on screen time for under 5s. The main message is to limit screen time wherever possible.
- For children under 2, avoid screens except for shared moments like family video calls.
- For ages 2–5, try to keep screen time to 1 hour a day or less.
Find more tips on healthy screen habits for under 5s here:

Baby and toddler screen time guidance - Best Start in Life Guidance for parents on managing screen time for under 5s. Learn what's recommended and how to build healthy habits from an early age.

Starting Reception this September? 🎒Is your child ready for the adventure?
Helping your child learn to use the toilet independently before starting school can make a big difference.
It helps them feel confident, capable, and part of the group. They won’t need to rely on adults for personal care, so they can focus on what really matters - learning, playing, and making friends
For useful tips, please visit the website below in the first comment:
FIRST COMMENT
https://familyinfo.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/education-and-learning/support-your-childs-early-education/ -reception
For extra support with toilet training, take a look at the Government-backed Potty Training Guide: https://startingreception.co.uk/potty-training/

Supporting your child's early education Helping your child’s learning and development in the early years and beyond