Play, Learn, Grow

15/04/2026

Our Play Learn Grow sessions will be starting again soon and we have some places available in some Family Hubs and libraries across Oldham.
To find out more about how Play Learn Grow can support you and your child with their development and help work towards School Readiness then sign up following the link below or the QR code on the flier.
https://home-starthost.org.uk/play-learn-grow-supporting-learning-through-play/

14/11/2025

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11/11/2025

Day 2 of and our second rhyme is Humpty Dumpty, a classic that’s perfect for developing strong bodies and big imaginations!

There are some great activities to do for this that will support your child’s physical development, to make sure their bodies are strong enough for when they start their schooling adventure.

You can find the rhyme below, as well as a link to a page with the words more ideas you can do with your little one.

If you’d like to learn more about how we’re supporting early learning through play with our 'Play Learn Grow' initiative - an evidence-based, eight-week course helping parents of children aged 2–5 years to boost speech, language, confidence and school readiness, visit:

https://home-starthost.org.uk/play-learn-grow-supporting-learning-through-play/

Today's rhyme:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tk1P_vW2ucU

Humpty Dumpty extra activities:
https://www.worldnurseryrhymeweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Humpty-Dumpty-Piccolo-Music-Musical-Activities-and-Lyric-Storybook-WNRW-2025.pdf.pagespeed.ce.4_YxI5g7C7.pdf

10/11/2025

It's World Nursery Rhyme Week, and here at Home-Start HOST, we are taking part in all the fun!

Each day, we’ll share with you a new rhyme, along with simple activity ideas you can enjoy with your little ones. The first rhyme this week is 'Sing a Song of Sixpence'.

Here's a link to te rhyme:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTFlkhjtEac&list=PLGhWOyRIxum9TgCHX4SN6UNnYkt74m5Is

All the words can be found here for you to sing along:

https://www.worldnurseryrhymeweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Sing-a-Song-of-Sixpence-Piccolo-Music-Musical-Activities-and-Lyric-StorybookWNRW-2025-Piccolo-Music.pdf.pagespeed.ce.f8v1rt8Kzy.pdf

Sharing these activities together with you little one will continue to strengthen your relationship and connection, whilst supporting your child’s overall development to ensure they're learning the skills they need to be ready to thrive in school when the time comes.

If you need some more inspiration, there are lots of ideas on the World Nursery Rhyme Week Website. Visit:
https://www.worldnurseryrhymeweek.com/swp-ideas/

07/10/2025

We still have some places available in our Play Learn Grow session at Beever Family Hub on Mondays at 10.30.

To sign up just follow the link below!

Sessions introduce different areas of children's development and ways to support this at home through play.
They are a great way to meet new people, learn new ideas od play activities that you can do at home, and play with your little one - all while learning how to support your child's development and ensure they are school ready!



https://home-starthost.org.uk/play-learn-grow-supporting-learning-through-play/

02/10/2025

We're ! We're looking for a part-time Bilingual Coordinator to join our Play, Learn, Grow team supporting parents in our diverse Oldham community to support their children's early learning and development journey.

Visit home-starthost.org.uk/recruitment for full details and application guidance.

14/08/2025

There are some spaces remaining on our amazing sessions in Oldham's Family Hubs.
If you would like to join the sessions, or for more information, click the link.

https://home-starthost.org.uk/play-learn-grow-supporting-learning-through-play/

01/05/2025

We have some sessions in Tameside Family Hubs starting next week.
Sessions are available to families with children between ages 18 months - 5 years.
Click the link below to sign up

TUESDAY: 10.30-11.30am Greenside Family Hub M34 7RA - Starting 06/05/2025
TUESDAY: 1-2pm Lyndhurst Primary School SK16 4JS - Starting 06/05/2025
WEDNESDAY: 11-12 Corrie Primary School M34 6FG - Starting 07/05/2025
THURSDAY: 10.30-11.30am Dukinfield Library SK16 4DB - Starting 08/05/2025



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01/05/2025

We have some sessions in Oldham Family Hubs starting next week.
Sessions are available to families with children between ages 2-5 years.
Click the link below to sign up

WEDNESDAY: 11.30 - 12.30 Stanley Road Family Hub, OL9 7HX- Starting 14/05/2025
THURSDAY: 1 - 2 pm Shaw Family Hub OL2 8RF - Starting 15/05/2025



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