04/09/2026
Join us every Monday mornings at 10:45-12:00 for FREE Messy Play and Explore session.
Our Family Hub brings local support together for families, children and young people from birth to 19 (up to 25 with SEND).
We offer friendly, accessible support to help every child get the best start in life. We offer friendly, accessible support to help every child get the best start in life and run a varied timetable of activities.
04/09/2026
Join us every Monday mornings at 10:45-12:00 for FREE Messy Play and Explore session.
30/08/2026
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=
28/08/2026
Free teen health pocket guide for young people turning 16.
Young people turning 16? Our new teen health pocket guide explains your health choices – Healthwatch Bucks Our free Teen Health Pocket Guide explains what changes when you turn 16, including healthcare rights, appointments and local support services.
26/08/2026
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
24/08/2026
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
20/08/2026
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
19/08/2026
Free High Street Events, a variety of family-friendly activities taking place across 11 towns.
https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/campaign/free-high-street-events/
15/08/2026
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.
14/08/2026
Come and join us every Monday mornings (except Bank Holidays) at 10:45am-12:00 for FREE Messy Play and Explore Session.
13/08/2026
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