Family Learning

Activities for 0-5 year olds

You are your child's first and most important role model. Family Learning helps you give your child a flying start in life. 

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Before your baby is born

• NHS Antenatal Sessions - ask your midwife
• Baby Steps - parenting tips and meeting others - Midlothian Sure Start
• Breastfeeding support - The Breastfeeding Network
• Dads2be - Midlothian Sure Start

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Sessions for you and your child 

Free or low cost fun hourly session for families

• Songs and Stories - PEEP
• Songs and Stories - BookBug
• Outdoor Play groups - Play Midlothian
• Family sessions and bonding activities - Midlothian Sure Start
• Stay and Play - Bright Sparks 
• Stay and Play - Hawthorn Family Learning Centre
• Family Cooking - CLLE
• Air fryer cooking -  CLLE
• Cooking on a budget - Hawthorn Family Learning Centre
• Supper Clubs (last Tuesday every month) -Hawthorn Family Learning Centre 
• Baby Massage - Midlothian Sure Start
• Baby Massage- Hawthorn Family Learning Centre
• Stay & Play - Home Link Family Support (term time) - Newbattle Library Thursday 10.00-11.30am / Penicuik Library Thursday 11 to 12am
• Open kindergarten - Midlothian Sure Start

Dad's Groups

• Dad and me - Midlothian Sure Start
• Dad's group - Parent and Infant Relationship Service (PAIRS)

Sessions if your child has additional support needs

• ASN Support Group -  Midlothian Sure Start
• Play for All - Play Midlothian
• Stay & Play- Bright Sparks 

Developing language

• Join your library - Libraries | Midlothian Council 
• Big Bedtime Read - speak to your nursery for more information
• Learning and resources - Scottish Book Trust
• PlayTalkRead - Smart Play Network
• Let's Talk -  Speech & Language Therapy  
• homelinkfamilysupport.org

Support for you

• Building Best Beginnings - Midlothian Sure Start
• Raising children with confidence- Hawthorn Family Learning Centre
• Understanding attachment with your child - Midlothian Sure Start
• Information and Advice - Parent Club
• Support to understand your relationship with your child - Parent and Infant Relationship Service (PAIRS)
• Online tips and resources - NHS Solihull Approach
• Using ICT safely - Family Webinar Library
• All parks | Midlothian Council
• Countryside and woodland parks | Midlothian Council
• Midlothian family days out | Nature & Freedom - Locate In Midlothian
• Neurodiversity – NHS Lothian | Our Services