First Steps Forward

29/08/2026

Stay & Plays are set to reopen on the 15th & 16th September 2026 🎉
We look forwards to seeing you all again, and lots of new faces too!

For those moving on to starting school, we wish you all the very best of luck. Go show those teachers how magical you are ✨

28/08/2026

FSF are at the Fun Day at Westcliff Community Centre 10-2 today Friday 28th.. pop in say hi xx lots to do here today !!

28/08/2026

Come say Hi to the First Steps Forward team at Westcliff community centre today 10-2pm

28/08/2026

The fun day has arrived for Westcliff Community Centre
Any stall holders can come in around 09:30 to set up their stall.
Regarding any rain, do not be disheartened as all our activities shall continue inside.

See you all there 👋🏻

22/08/2026

Not long to go now 🎉
First Steps look forwards to seeing you all there 😊

15/08/2026

Please follow and share our page. It might just help someone who isn’t comfortable to tell you they need support 🛟

The school holidays can feel quite isolating to some. Usually parents will disclose worries to schools, who will then potentially refer on - so the wait for the gates to be reopened in September can be daunting.

We are also accepting self referrals, we do not need a professional to refer you into our service.

If you need support, even if you don’t know how that looks, then get in touch

13/08/2026

The cost of school uniforms can be a worrying time. There are organisations around like the family bank to make this easier 🙂

Don't want to burst your summer bubble but just letting you know about our pre loved school uniform sale.
Primary school items 50p each
Secondary school 75p each (excluding blazers.)

09/08/2026

Our family support coordinator Emma will be joining the fabulous team at the Dad’s together group on some of their sessions.
Opening up accessibility to support is so vital in our roles.
So if you’re a dad/male carer of a child 0-16yrs then please pop over and have a chat with her.
There’s lots of fun activities planned and the opportunity to meet the Iron players ⚽️

08/08/2026

Meet another of our lovely volunteers Zarrin 😊

Zarrin enjoys running, hiking and spending time in nature 🌄

“I’ve always believed that community really matters and that giving your time in a meaningful way can make such a difference. I’d love to be a part of helping families feel safe, supported and grow in confidence. Being able to help both children and families in an intentional and purposeful way is something that is really important to me and I’m keen to help create that kind of space”

🤫 Zarrin went backpacking around mainland Europe for a few months 🧳 she found the mountains hill-areas 😂

31/07/2026

☀️What a lovely day we had☀️
Thank you to all the staff, our volunteer Andy and our families for attending.
All the children represented First Steps perfectly 🫶🏻