Welcome to South Bristol Children’s Centres

We are South Bristol Children’s Centres and are here to support you. Please look at what we provide and the information on our web pages.

It could be that we might help you to find an answer or a service that you need right now, including:

  • Information and Support for Parents and Carers, including return to work, training, personal support, access to food and cooking, and parenting support.
  • Information and Support for children, including speech and language support, two-year Education, Healthy Start vouchers, activities for children including Forest school, group activities, and crafts (see our timetables for details).

Our Children’s Centres

At our five children’s centres, you can expect to receive a friendly and welcoming team. They will offer advice on your family’s individual needs and let you know what help and advice is available through our services.

Bristol City Council funds us, and we are part of both Early Education and Children and Families Services. We work in partnership with many different organisations and people to provide group and individual support in the communities in South Bristol.

Latest News

From our Website

Dads and Partners Online Support

Dads and Partners Online Support

If you want to find out more about how you can access this group, you can speak with the client care team on 01179359366 or email support@mothersformothers.co.uk for more information. Image by skalekar1992 from Pixabay

Community Learning – October 2023

Community Learning – October 2023

Community Learning West offers a wide range of FREE courses to people living in Bristol and/or surrounding areas, aged 19 or over who have few or no formal qualifications and face significant barriers to further learning and employment. Most courses take place...

Supportive Parents – SENDIAS Service for Young People

Supportive Parents – SENDIAS Service for Young People

Supportive Parents provides the Special Educational Needs & Disability Information, Advice and Support (SENDIAS) Service in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. They provide free, confidential and impartial advice to children, young people and their...

Support with Money Worries

Support with Money Worries

We understand that managing finances can be challenging, especially when unexpected situations arise. This comprehensive guide can help you navigate through tough times. Whether you’re dealing with a sudden loss of income, struggling to stretch your money, facing...

Tips to Survive and Thrive in the Winter Months

Tips to Survive and Thrive in the Winter Months

With the winter months bringing shorter days and colder weather, we are dedicated to supporting the well-being of children and their families. OTR Bristol has compiled a list of activities and resources to help make your days brighter. From practising kindness and...

Help From Your Children’s Centre Advice and Support Team

Help From Your Children’s Centre Advice and Support Team

If you're expecting a child or are a parent of a child under five, looking for information and advice on  work, training, childcare  or financial support; We can: help you find childcare work out what benefits and financial support you may qualify for Assist you in...

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COME ALONG FOR A FUN AND INTERACTIVE STAY AND PLAY SESSION HERE AT BEDMINSTER WEDNESDAY 9.30AM-10.45AM
#southbristolfamilyhubs #playandlearntogether
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FREE, FUN AND INTERACTIVE STAY AND PLAY SESSION FOR PARENTS AGED 23 AND UNDER!
Not only are our sessions to support you and your child's learning. - It's also a space to celebrate YOU!
Come along and check us out.
We are here every Monday 1pm - 2.30pm here at Hartcliffe
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Thank you so much to all the families who joined our stay and play session! our little adventurers explored the theme "Learning about ourselves and the world around us" through our interactive role-play stations.
We enjoyed watching them step into new shoes from caring for others at the doctors station to "creating a person" and discovering what makes us completely unique. It was great to see their creativity, empathy, and social skills shine through as they explored the world around them.

Peek at our busy young learners in some of the photos below!
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Our recent stay and play session at Hartcliffe was filled with beautiful moments of discovery. Watching the children dive deep into exploration reminds us of the true Magic of early learning.

They weren't just playing-they were figuring out how the world works, testing new ideas, and completely losing themselves in the joy of the moment.
Every smile and concentrated look showed a mind at work.
Thankyou to all the families that joined us to explore, create and share these special moments.
Here every Friday 9.30am-10.45am at Hartcliffe #SouthBristolFamilyHubs #EarlyYears #LearningThroughPlay #PlayAndLearnTogether
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REMEMBER- We need all our families to register with the Family Hubs before coming along to groups. If you have not done so already could you please register using the QR code on the poster below. This will help save time when you arrive at any of our centres. Many thanks. ... See MoreSee Less

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Stay and play is running tomorrow at Bedmister 9.30am- 10.45am
Come along for a fun and interactive session #playandlearntogether
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Thankyou to everyone who attended our fun, interactive session this morning, We had an absolute blast exploring different roles within our community.
Our little attendees became vets (caring for animals) dentists (checking smiles) typed up important work in our mini office,
checking blood pressure at our doctors station.
Some of us even headed outside into the beautiful sunshine, for lots of splashing in the water play stations to keep us cool.
We look forward to seeing you all next week Friday 9.30am-10.45am
#hartcliffe #southbristolfamilyhubs #playandlearntogether
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