Best Start Family Hubs Ladywood

21/10/2026

21/10/2026

A sparkler!

Families often see sparklers as a relatively safe way to involve young children in the excitement of fireworks events. But that’s not true. Every year they cause children devastating burn injuries.

Sparklers burn hotter than boiling water. They can even burn hot enough to melt some metals.

If you’re going to use sparklers, treat them with caution and remember:

🎇They’re not recommended for children under 5
🎇 Wear gloves and keep the sparkler at arm’s length, as sparks can fly and ignite clothing
🎇 You may want to put the sparkler in a carrot to make it easier to hold
🎇 Only hold one sparkler at a time
🎇 Teach children not to wave sparklers near anyone else or run around while holding them
🎇 Once sparklers are out, put them in a bucket of water as they stay very hot

For more firework safety tips visit: https://capt.org.uk/tips-for-firework-safety/

21/10/2026

Micky Me Size Forest School Fun! 🌿🐾
Children love finding out about the different animals that live in the woodland and using natural resources to build homes and dens for them. As they play, they discover that different animals need different amounts of food too. A tiny mouse wouldn't eat the same size meal as a hungry fox!
This is a great opportunity to talk about Micky Me Size's message of understanding portion sizes and listening to our bodies. Just like animals need the right amount of food for their size, we do too.
💚 Exploring nature, being creative, and learning healthy habits with Micky Me Size!

16/10/2026

Hi All

please see information regarding REAL programme starting at Ladywood. Please scan the QR code and register

15/10/2026

This Startwell Events Calendar is focussed on upcoming events and national days in November and December 2026, and activities you can do in your setting around them! Our newsletter content can also be seen in blog form on our Website where they can be downloaded as pdfs.

15/10/2026

12/10/2026

Advance notice.

On Tuesday 13th October 2026, Bertram Children's Centre will be closed. There will be no Stepping Stones group taking place on Tuesday. Please contact Soho or Ladywood Best Start Family Hubs if you need to contact the Children's Centre. We will keep you updated for the rest of the week.

We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. We are hoping to be back open very soon.

07/10/2026

Hi all,

Apologies for the inconvenience, but there will be no Stay & Play session on Wednesday 7th October 2026 from 1:00–2:30pm at Soho Children's centre.

The session will resume as normal the following week.

Thank you for your understanding.

15/09/2026

How are you celebrating national fitness day in your setting? National fitness day is Wednesday 16th September 2026 and is a day to bring your startwell characters to life. Why not do a fast paced fitness session with 180 Katie, a walk/run with Active Azra or set up circuits session with Sammy Skills.