| Day | Time | Session |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9:30am to 11:30am | NHS Speech Therapy Early Advice For parents/carers concerned about their child's language or speech development. Ready S.T.E.A.D.I Chat is held fortnightly all year with a Speech Therapist. For children up to school age. Book an appointment direct by calling 01202 443200, or email [email protected] |
| Tuesdays from 6 October 2026 | 10am to 11:30am | Learning Together for 0 to 5s A play-based group focusing on social interaction and school readiness, including language and speech development. Just drop in! |
| Wednesday | 10am to 11:30am | Buggy Walk Walk and talk in our beautiful countryside with other parents. Homestart support worker available. Meet at Station Court car park DT11 7QN. Drop in. |
| Wednesday from 9 September 2026 | 12:30pm, 1:30pm or 2:30pm |
Sensory Tent hire for 0 to 8 years with SEND A relaxing but stimulating environment where your child can explore bubble tubes, lights, mirrors and sounds. 4 adults/child per session. Booking essential, email us your phone number. |
| Thursday from 8 October 2026 | 10am to 11:30am | Baby and Me A baby’s first year is full of adventures and challenges. Meet other parents and babies and over 6 weeks, learn practical ideas to support you and your baby to feel confident. Booking essential, email us your phone number. |
| Friday from 11 September 2026 | 10am to 11:30am | New - twins/multiple births Drop in group with a Health Visitor and with peer support where you can meet other parents, share experiences and ideas to support each other. |
Some dates may change at short notice, please check before attending. Most groups are drop-ins. Where places need to be booked in advance, please email us:
Find foodbanks on our Family Information Directory in:
You can find an up to date list of foodbanks on the Help and Kindness website.
At Dorset Children's services, keeping children safe and thriving is at the heart of all that we do. Blandford Family Hub works in accordance with the Dorset Council Safeguarding Policy.
We also have a Designated Safeguarding Lead; their role is to lead safeguarding and child protection within the Family Hub, ensuring that children, young people, and families are protected from harm and that safeguarding practices meet the standards set by the Dorset Safeguarding Children Partnership.
Finally, we take care in our recruitment of staff and volunteers, using DBS checks, interviews and references to ensure they are suitable to work with children and families.
If you're worried about the immediate safety of a child or young person contact us:
