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Building your child’s independence ahead of starting school is something you can do in simple moments throughout the day.

An essential part of independence is learning how to use the toilet and wash your hands independently.

Below are some resources with some helpful advice to support potty training.👇

The Potty Training Guide - https://orlo.uk/8p6Od

Family Guide to supporting with toilet training - https://orlo.uk/t5dXn

Potty Training children with additional needs - https://orlo.uk/m173l

Potty Training (ERIC) - https://orlo.uk/ga087

Potty Training songs - https://orlo.uk/LSAYp

Looking to get outside for a walk and a chat? We've got some Ramble Club sessions coming up - take a look at where and when we'll be out and about to see if you can join us for any!

🤱 Feed and Nurture Group 🤱

This group is for babies aged 0–12 months, offering a variety of activities to support their development, with drop in feeding support available. However your feeding journey looks, you are always welcome - whether you’re looking for practical help, a listening ear, or simply a space to spend time with your baby.💕

Check our What’s On pages for dates and times. See you there! ☕



To find out more about our services, please visit https://torbayfamilyhub.org.uk/ or download the Torbay Family Hub App.

Well baby drop-in clinic:

The Barn, Brixham - Fridays 9:30am - 11:30am
Paignton Library - Wednesdays 9:30am - 11am
St Edmunds Family Hub, Torquay - Wednesdays 9:30am - 11am

- Drop-in, no appointment necessary
- Discuss any baby health or development concerns
- Sleep concerns
- Review your child's growth

For more information, call 0300 333 5352 or chat via the Torbay Family Hub App.

Little Explorers

Term-time only group.

The Barn, Brixham - Wednesdays - 10am - 11:30am
St Edmunds, Torquay - Thursdays - 10am - 11:30am
The Beehive, Paignton - Fridays - 9:45am - 11:15am

This group is aimed at ages 1-5.

The themes of this group will change weekly, with this order being followed:
1. Exploratory Play
2. Physical Fun
3. Messy Play
4. Explore a Story
5. Yoga

No need to book - just drop in! We can't wait to see you there!

Wondering when to wean your baby, or how to find the right childcare support? The Best Start In Life website brings together all the advice you might need on your journey as a parent.


www.beststartinlife.gov.uk

Did you receive home learning support and/or early language support services for your child born between April 2025 and March 2026? If yes, we want to hear from you!

Tell us about your views and experiences of the family hubs’ support services, so we can learn what helps and what could be better for families. Your feedback will contribute to research conducted on behalf of the Department for Education and will be used to improve services to better support families .

Take part in a short survey to share your views and for the chance to win £100, before 17 July 2026 using this link: https://ipsos.uk/LA70CPT4