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Family Learning Courses and Activities

Our Family Hubs offer a free program of activities and courses throughout the year.

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Family Learning Timetable

We have some exciting new courses and activities, as well as some old favourites! Please try and book on early, but always let us know if you are allocated a place and cannot attend. This ensures that we can off the place to another family. We are also looking for new trainers who might be interested in delivering courses. If you are interested, please contact Chloe.Machon@nhpltd.org.uk for more information.

Scroll down for our timetables and course descriptions. 

North Halifax, Lower Calder Valley, and Calder & Ryburn

For North Halifax, Lower Calder Valley, and Calder & Ryburn please contact:

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Email:

chloe.machon@nhpltd.org.uk

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Tel:

01422 251090

Become a Trustee

Circle of Security Parenting Course

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Start Date: 05/01/2026

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Course Time: 9.30am - 11.00am

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Location: Ash Green Family Hub

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Course Length: 8 Sessions

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Understanding Autism Level 3

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Start Date: 13/01/2026

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Course Time: 9.30am – 2.30pm

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Location: Ash Green Family Hub

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Course Length: 18 Sessions

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Introduction to Childcare

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Start Date: 15/01/2026

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Course Time: 9.30am - 2.30pm

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Location: Kevin Pearce Family Annexe

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Course Length: 12 Sessions

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Baby Massage

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Start Date: 19/01/2026

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Course Time: 10.30am - 11.30am

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Location: Northowram and Shelf Family Hub

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Course Length: 4 Sessions

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Art and Creative Play

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Start Date: 20/01/2026

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Course Time: 10.00am - 11.00am

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Location: Forest Cottage Centre

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Course Length: 4 Sessions

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Baby Reflexology 

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Start Date: 27/02/2026

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Course Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm

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Location: Creations Family Hub

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Course Length: 4 Sessions

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Parent and Baby Pilates

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Start Date: 06/03/2026

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Course Time: 1.00pm - 2.00pm

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Location: Mixenden Activity Centre

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Course Length: 4 Sessions

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Circle of Security Parenting Course

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Start Date: 29/01/2026

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Course Time: 1.00pm - 2.30pm

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Location: Wellholme Park Family Hub

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Course Length: 8 Sessions

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Art and Creative Play 

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Start Date: 03/03/2026

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Course Time: 1.00pm - 2:00pm

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Location: Bailiff Bridge Community Centre

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Course Length: 4 Sessions

Baby Massage Course and Activity

Baby Massage

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Start Date: 05/03/2025

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Course Time: 10.00am - 11:00am

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Location: St Matthews Parish Centre

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Course Length: 4 Sessions

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Understanding Autism Level 3 

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Start Date: 17/04/2025

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Course Time: 9.30am – 2.30pm

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Location: Wellholme Family Hub

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Course Length: 18 Sessions

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Music and Movement 

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Start Date: 15/01/2025

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Course Time: 1.00pm - 2:00pm

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Location: Elland Christian Centre

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Course Length: 4 Sessions

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Mini Drama

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Start Date: 21/01/2026

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Course Time: 10:00am - 11:00am

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Location: Southgate Methodist Church

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Course Length: 4 Sessions

PAediatric First Aid

Family First Aid 

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Start Date: 10/03/2025

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Course Time: 10.00am - 11.30am

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Location: Elland Community Hub

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Course Length: 2 Sessions

Central Halifax, Upper Calder Valley, and Calder & Ryburn

For Central Halifax, Upper Calder Valley, and Calder & Ryburn please contact:

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Email:

kausar.shahid@nhpltd.org.uk

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Tel:

01422 342552

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Baby Yoga

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Start Date: 22/01/2026

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Course Time: 1pm - 2pm

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Location: Little Stars Family Hub

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Course Length: 4 Sessions

PAediatric First Aid

Awareness First Aid

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Start Date: 10/03/2026

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Course Time: 9.30am - 11am

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Location: Boothtown Family Hub

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Course Length: 1 Session

Mini Mess

Mini Mess

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Start Date: 14/01/2026

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Course Time: 10:30am - 11:30am

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Location: St Pauls Church Sowerby Bridge

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Course Length: 3 Sessions

Little Movers

Little Movers

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Start Date: 11/03/2026

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Course Time: 10:00am - 11:00am

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Location: St Pauls Church Sowerby Bridge

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Course Length: 3 Sessions

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Mini Mess

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Start Date: 12/03/2026

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Course Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm

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Location: Little Stars Family Hub

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Course Length: 3 Sessions

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Food Safety

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Start Date: 12/03/2026

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Course Time: 9am - 3pm

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Location: Todmorden College Hall

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Course Length: 1 Session

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Singing and Dancing

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Start Date: 27/01/2026

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Course Time: 1pm - 2pm

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Location: Boothtown Family Hub

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Course Length: 3 Sessions

Little Movers

Little Movers

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Start Date: 21/01/2026

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Course Time: 10am - 11am

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Location: Siddal Family Hub

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Course Length: 3 Sessions

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Cooking on a Budget

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Start Date: 22/01/2026

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Course Time: 1:30pm - 3pm

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Location: Jubilee Family Hub (Outback)

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Course Length: 3 Sessions

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Food Safety

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Start Date: 26/03/2026

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Course Time: 9am - 3pm

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Location: Jubilee Family Hub

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Course Length: 1 Session

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Baby Yoga

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Start Date: 22/01/2026

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Course Time: 10am - 11am

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Location: Todmorden College Hall

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Course Length: 4 Sessions

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Baby Yoga

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Start Date: 25/02/2026

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Course Time: 10.30am - 11.30am

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Location: Siddal Family Hub

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Course Length: 4 Sessions

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What We Offer

Courses and Activities are available to families living in North and Central Halifax, Upper and Lower Calder Valley, and Calder & Ryburn communities.

The courses we provide are fully inclusive and open to all parents and carers, whether you are at home caring for a child, a working parent or on maternity/paternity leave. We are also keen to encourage more dads and male carers to join in too.

We provide a wide range of activities offering health, wellbeing and nurturing courses to meet our priorities of school readiness, child and family health, improving parent aspirations.

Course and Activity Descriptions

See our courses and activities. Once your have booked onto a course using a booking form,  if you have been allocated a place you will receive a confirmation email and text approximately 10 days to 2 weeks before the course is due to start. Places are not given on a first come first served basis, we have an allocation procedure in place.

If you would like more information on our courses and activities please contact the Family Learning Team:

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Family Learning Team:

Tel: 01422 251090

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Art & Creative Play

A 4-week family learning course for children aged 6 months to preschool. The sessions focus on fostering creativity through a variety of colourful art, sensory, and creative activities. Children will be encouraged to explore, experiment, and express themselves, building confidence and self-esteem. Parents are encouraged to continue the learning at home.

Engaging community through creative collaboration.

Music and Movement

A 4-week action-packed course for both adults and children to have an amazing time singing, play games and using colourful props and toys to get that imagination going on some amazing adventures. (Suitable from walking).

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Baby Massage

We run free Baby and Me and Baby Massage courses to encourage bonding between parents and babies.

A 4-week Baby Massage course that fosters bonding between parents and babies while promoting relaxation. It may also help with colic, teething pain, and sleep issues. (Suitable for babies 6 weeks to 6 months)

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Baby Reflexology

A 4-week course teaching gentle hand and foot techniques to support your baby’s health and well-being, as well as your own. Learn how reflexology can aid your child’s development from infancy onwards. (Suitable for babies aged 6 weeks to 6 months).

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Introduction to Childcare - Level 2 Certificate

This course covers early years education, child development, safeguarding, inclusion, and healthy lifestyles. Delivered in a supportive environment, it equips learners with the knowledge and awareness to work with children or progress to further early years qualifications. (Adults only).

Eligibility: Must be earning under £25,000 or receiving benefits (proof required).

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Circle of Security Parenting Course

An 8-week course designed to help you see the world through your child’s eyes, better understand their emotions, and gain practical and emotional tools to support them. (Adults only).

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Mini Miess

A fun-filled session starting with music and movement, followed by a variety of messy and sensory play trays to explore. Suitable for babies from 3 months to preschool age.

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Parent & Baby Pilates

A fun and unique 4-week course designed to support postnatal health and wellbeing. Focuses on strengthening and toning, especially the abdominals, glutes, and pelvic floor. Babies can join from 6 weeks (after their check-up); mums can take part from 8–10 weeks post C-section.

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Family First Aid

A 2-week First Aid course to help you develop basic knowledge and skills to deal with minor accidents and health emergencies at home. Children welcome to attend with parents.

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Mini Drama

A 4-week creative session developing imaginative play taking children on a journey involving movement, role play, improvisation, and song. (Suitable for 18 months to 3 years).

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Understanding Autism – Level 3 Certificate

A course for parents, carers, and family members who want to deepen their understanding of autism and explore best practice across the sector. (Adults only).

Eligibility: Must be earning under £25,000 or receiving benefits (proof required).

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Food Safety

Attendees will learn how to prepare and handle food safely, reduce risks during food preparation, and keep food safe from contamination. This is an accredited course, and all learners will receive a certificate upon completion.

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Singing & Dancing

Children will explore basic movements through play, helping to develop both their physical and cognitive skills. They’ll also have the opportunity to express themselves through movement and music. Suitable for children from walking age to preschool.

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Cooking on a Budget

Cooking on a budget involves several strategies to save money while you still enjoy delicious meals.

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Awareness First Aid

Learn how to recognise the signs of cardiac arrest, when and how to perform CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), and how to safely use a defibrillator for both babies and children. The course also covers what to do if a baby or child is choking, along with practical guidance on preventing choking hazards.

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Little Movers

Little Movers supports healthy growth and development by helping children build social and fundamental skills through fun, engaging activities. Suitable for children from walking age to preschool.

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What courses and activities would you like offered?

What courses and activities would you like offered?

We want to make sure we are offering the kinds of activities that you want, at times and venues that suit you. We appreciate any of your ideas and suggestions you have and we will do our best to make sure that it happens. Complete a Catch the Comment form to let us know your thoughts.

Trainers Needed

We are looking for trainers that can deliver courses and activities suitable to families with children aged 0-5 years old.

For more information, contact:

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Diane Coenen:

Tel: 01422 251090