The Meadow Pre-School

03/09/2026

Are you a little nervous to begin introducing solid food to your baby? It’s common for parents to worry, so you’re not alone!

Our Introducing Solids group can answer all your questions!

In a supportive environment, learn how and when to introduce solid foods to your little one, with our friendly Family Hub staff on hand to answer any of your queries.

Introducing Solids is run over 3 sessions where you will find out how to prepare different foods so you feel confident and ready to introduce solid food to your baby from 6 months old. If your baby is old enough, you will have the opportunity to try some new foods in the session.

Here are the Introducing Solids groups running across Wakefield:
📍Pomfret Family Hub – Pontefract
🕒 Every Tuesday 1pm to 2:30pm. Starting Tuesday 8 September.
📞01977 722644✉️ [email protected]

📍Cedars Family Hub – Hemsworth
🕒 Every Friday 1:30pm to 2:30pm. Starting Friday 11 September.
📞01977 722215✉️ [email protected]

📍Oakhill Family Hub – Featherstone
🕒 Every Wednesday 1:30pm to 3pm. Starting Wednesday 23 September.
📞01977 723923✉️ [email protected]

📍Kendal Drive Family Hub – Airedale
🕒 Every Tuesday 1pm to 2:30pm. Starting Tuesday 6 October.
📞01977 723543✉️ [email protected]

📍Cedars Family Hub – Hemsworth
🕒 Every Friday 1:30pm to 2:30pm. Starting Friday 13 November.
📞01977 722215✉️ [email protected]

Call or email to book your place!

03/09/2026

🌟 Join Our Team! 🌟

We're looking for an Administration Assistant to join our friendly Central Team in Wakefield!

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is organised, proactive and ready to make a difference behind the scenes in education.

Please get in touch for an informal chat about the role: 01924 240767

📍 Wakefield
📅 Apply now: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/5228/EDV-2026-WAT-08281

Please share with anyone who may be interested!

26/08/2026

Apply for your childcare code by 31 August to start using your 30 hours from September.

Working families can now apply for 30 hours of childcare to use for children aged 9 months until they reach school age.

To find out what you're eligible for, contact our Early Years Team on 0800 587 8042. Email [email protected] or visit the link in the comments.

14/08/2026

Early Learning for 2 Year Olds 🧩

Your 2-year-old could get access to 15 hours of free early learning per week.

To find out what you're eligible for, contact our Early Years Team on 0800 587 8042. Email [email protected] or visit the link in the comments.

12/08/2026

🎉Introducing The Mill Pre-School

✂️🎀Opening at Ackworth Milldam School in September 2026

✍Applications now open

🔗Please visit our website for more information: https://watertonpreschool.org/the-mill-pre-school/

06/08/2026

Apply for your childcare code by 31 August to start using your 30 hours from September 📆

Working families can now apply for 30 hours of childcare to use for children aged 9 months until they reach school age.

To find out what you're eligible for, contact our Early Years Team on 0800 587 8042. Email [email protected] or visit the link in the comments.

16/06/2026

Eligible working families can now apply for 30 hours of childcare to use from the term after their child turns 9 months until they reach school age.

To find out what you're eligible for, contact our Early Years Team on 0800 587 8042. Email [email protected] or visit the link in the comments.

03/12/2025

Yes your children look bloomin' gorgeous in their Nativity Costume / party outfit / Christmas Jumper . . . .
But please, keep them safe by not posting their pictures online.

“Pause Before You Post” Awareness Campaign