1st Place Children and Parents’ Centre is now a Family Hub, we are the first Family Hub in Southwark. Family Hubs work in partnership with Children and Family Centres and other service providers to provide support services, activities and courses to families in the local area. Along with our partners and supported by Southwark Council 1st Place provides and connects families with support and activities in the Borough, Bankside and Walworth locality.
Stay & Play
Our Stay & Play timetable is packed full of fun and informative sessions for you and your little ones!
Why attend a Stay & Play session?
There are lots of benefits for you and your children, including:
Ask advice and receive support from our Early Years Practitioners
Meet other parents and carers
Improved mental health and well-being
Language, social and physical development for your child
Our team can also refer you to other services if you or your child needs further support
NEW Summer Timetable
Download it here.
Free Courses for Parents and Carers
Join courses to improve your IT skills or English, and gain confidence by joining parenting and family workshops covering topics such as weaning and fussy eating.
New Summer 2025 Timetable - Download timetable (opens PDF)
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HENRY: a healthy start for a brighter future (8-week course)
A holistic approach that focuses on improving nutrition, emotional well-being, parenting confidence, oral health and a more active lifestyle. Creche will be provided.
Every Wednesday from 21st January – 1st April 2025
Time: 10am - 12:30 pm
Half term break: 17th February to 21st February 2024.
For more information and to book a place, visit the Evelina website.
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EPEC Being A Parent Course
This 9 week course that helps parents with children aged 1-3 years learn practical skills for everyday life. This includes looking after yourself as a parent, recognising and managing your children’s emotions and positive parenting strategies and supporting your children’s resilience.
Every Tuesday from 21st January – 1st April 2025
Times: 10am - 12pm
Half term break: 17th February to 21st February 2025
To book a place, please contact Claire Gager (07547 659 646) Claire.gager@southwark.gov.uk or call 1st Place Reception on 0207 740 8070.
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Next course starts January 2025
Free Digital & IT Skills training for parents in partnership with Ripe Learning. Develop your Digital & IT skills in a friendly environment. A laptop will be allocated to you during he course. Creche provided.
Every Wednesday 15th January - 2nd April
Time: 1 pm - 3 pm
Half term break 1th February - 21st February
To book your place, call 1st Place reception on 020 7740 8070.
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Dates TBC
Please register your interest here.
Fill out your details and we will contact you in the new year with the next available dates.
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ESOL - next course starts September 2025
Free English classes for Parents, in partnership with Ripe Learning. Studying ESOL can help you to take part in everyday life in the UK by developing your English language skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing and you will receive a recognised ESOL qualification.
To book your place, call 1st Place reception on 020 7740 807.
Classes are one day a week on Monday in SE17 or Wednesdays in SE5.
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Next course starts in January 2025
Join a 12-week programme to help build your skills as a male parent/carer. Crèche provided.
Every Friday from 17th January - 28th March
Time: 10 am - 12 pm
To book a place, please contact Ben Campbell 07738 860768 ben.campell@southwark.gov.uk or call 1st Place Reception on 020 7740 8070.
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One-day workshop
Wednesday 26th March from 10 am to 12 pm
For more information and to book a place, visit the Evelina website. Scan the QR code or visit: www.evelinalondon.nhs.uk/henry.
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Join a calm and comfortable environment where you can access information, practical advice and support. We have created a welcoming space led by healthcare professionals and peer supporters where friendships become a community of support for new parents.
Every Monday except Bank Holidays
Time: 12 pm - 2 pm
Location: 1st Place Family Hub, 12 Chumleigh Street, Burgess Park, SE5 0RN
For more information, please email: southwark@breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk
Or visit https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/project/southwark/
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Visit us for a chance to learn about services provided in Southwark. Ask questions to Community Early Help and Adolescent Sure Star team members. Information about local activities and services is available, together with Special Educational Needs information and support. Advice and help around benefits and employment, support with apprenticeships for young people and much more on offer. For parents/carers (with children up to age 18, or up to 25 with SEN). Young people (11-18 years) are welcome to attend alone, with a friend or with a trusted adult.
Every Tuesday from 21st January - 1st April
Time: 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: 1st Place Family Hub, 12 Chumleigh Street, SE5 0RN
Please contact the team if you need more information or are unable attend the coffee morning and need support:
Community Early Help Practitioners: Rani.singh1@southwark.gov.uk 07843802257
Adolescent Sure Start Officers: Lisa.ogbeide@southwarkgov.uk 07510475416
Victoria.ing@southwark.gov.uk 07947616048
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Telephone Service Mon – Fri, 9 am - 5 pm.
Free confidential advice and support for you and your family. To book a slot, please call 1st Place reception on 020 7740 8070.
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The Healthy Minds Thrive Project aims to support parents and carers of infants (0-2 years) across Southwark along their parenting journey.
Services:
1-1 sessions
Groups
Whole family support
support to access other services
Get in touch
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An opportunity for children, parents and carers to meet and share experiences. The group will be supported by Southwark Hearing Support Service. Advice is provided by Teachers of the Deaf and visiting professionals.
Dates:
13th January
10th February
10th March
31st March
Time: 10:30 am - 12 pm
Location: 1st Place Family Hub, 12 Chumleigh Street, SE5 0RN
Services and Support
Our Centres
1st Place Family Hub, 12 Chumleigh Street, Burgess Park, SE5 0RN
Victory Family Hub, Elba Pl, SE17 1PT
Contact
1st Place Family Hub
E: BBWCFC@1stplace.uk.com T: 020 7740 8070
Family Support referrals can be completed by a professional or you can self refer by contacting the Family Early Help team on 020 7525 1922 or email earlyhelp@southwark.gov.uk.
Did you know you can receive a free children’s book every month? Click below to find out more.
Find 50 low or no cost family activities in the free 50 Things to Do Before You’re Five app.
Advice and guidance to help you have a healthy and happy baby during pregnancy, birth and parenthood.
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Vouchers for families with children under 5 years old to help buy fruit and vegetables.