Arun Best Start Family Hub

27/10/2026

✨ FREE Family Light Party! ✨

Looking for Halloween fun without the fright? 🎉

Arun Church are hosting a Family Light Party on Saturday 31st October, 5.00pm-6.30pm at the Wickbourne Centre.

Enjoy a fun-filled evening with:

🎵 Live DJ
🎨 Face painting
💇 Hair braiding
🎲 Games & crafts
🍬 Plenty of sweets!

☕ Hot drinks and hot dogs will be available to purchase from the café.

💡 Dress code: Light & Joy or party clothes (no scary costumes).

✅ Free entry
✅ No booking required

Bring the whole family along for an evening of fun, laughter and celebration! 🌟💛

Please contact the event organiser directly for further information.

27/10/2026

Join your local Best Start Family Hub for the Peep Learning Together Programme.

To find your nearest hub and their contact details, visit: https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/education-children-and-families/find-a-family-hub/

27/10/2026

💚 Every child with ADHD is different, but sometimes hearing
what's worked for another family can spark new ideas.

As ADHD Awareness Month comes to a close, one of our team members shares 5 things that help support her 9-year-old with ADHD at home. From creating simple routines to getting outside regularly, these small everyday approaches can make a big difference.

What strategies work well in your family? Share them below 👇

24/10/2026

To apply for a primary, infant and junior school place, please go to https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/education-children-and-families/schools-and-colleges/school-places/

Even if you expect a school to be oversubscribed, you should still include it in your preferences if you would like your child to go there. The demand for schools can vary year to year, so it is always worth applying.

23/10/2026

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🌟 Looking for something fun this half term? 🌟

FREE Sports Sessions for children aged 3+ this half term! ⚽🏃‍♀️🎾

📅 Monday 26 October 2026

📍 Queens Field Park, West Meads
⏰ 10.00am – 12.00pm

📍 Avisford Park, Rose Green
⏰ 1.00pm – 3.00pm

✅ Free to attend
✅ Ages 3+ (under 8's must be accompanied by an adult)
✅ Drop-in sessions
✅ No need to book

A great opportunity for children to get active, make new friends and enjoy some outdoor fun during the school holidays! 🌞

23/10/2026

🔥BONFIRE EVENT CHANGE 🔥

Littlehampton Bonfire Celebrations 2026 will NOT take place on Saturday 24th October 2026. Would all marshals volunteered for Saturday please stand down, unless you have already agreed to help Sunday instead.

HOWEVER we have come up with an alternative plan!

SUNDAY 25TH OCTOBER 2026

Sunday 25th October 2026 we see a scaled back event which will feature the lighting of our bonfire, grand fireworks display and family funfair.

The timetable for Sunday is as followed:
16:00hrs - Family FunFair opens on seafront
19:30hrs - Lighting of our Bonfire
20:00hrs - Fireworks Display

There will be NO procession!

Thank you to everyone for your support and we will see you on Sunday evening!

23/10/2026

If your child has missed any of their routine vaccines, contact your GP practice to make an appointment and catch up. Staying vaccinated is the best way to protect children as they grow. Go to https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/campaigns/childhood-immunisations/ for next steps.

23/10/2026

Support our local Home-Start Arun, Worthing & Adur when you shop ❤️

💙 Can you help support local families at no cost to you?

We’re delighted to share that Home-Start Arun, Worthing & Adur has been chosen as a Co-op Local Community Fund cause! 🎉

If you’re a Co-op member, you can help us receive a share of the funding available simply by choosing Home-Start Arun, Worthing & Adur as your local cause.
Every member who chooses us helps us access funding that can make a real difference to local families with young children. Your support helps us continue providing practical and emotional support to families who may be experiencing isolation, financial hardship, poor mental health or other challenges.

💙 Not a Co-op member yet? Don’t worry! Joining is free, and you can sign up and choose our cause afterwards.

👉 Sign in or register here:

https://account.coop.co.uk/sign-in?state=0af9cd12-00e5-4f3f-819b-deb5e850e958&client_id=052bf8a8-c9a6-4f1c-b805-4aa5bd9a9c6e&redirect_uri=https://membership.coop.co.uk/redirect

It only takes a few moments to get involved, and it’s a simple way to help families in our local community.
Please share this post with your friends and family and help us spread the word. Every member who chooses us gives us another opportunity to secure funding for the families we support. 💙

Thank you for being part of our community and helping us make a difference!

23/10/2026

Preschool attendance doesn’t guarantee a primary school place. You still need to apply formally for the school associated with the pre-school.

To apply for a primary, infant and junior school place, please go to https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/education-children-and-families/schools-and-colleges/school-places/

21/10/2026

💫Reaching Families @ Arun Best Start Family Hub💫

Looking for a space where people truly get it? 💙

​Raising a child with additional needs or disabilities comes with unique joys and also challenges—and you don’t have to navigate those alone.

​Reaching Families hosts monthly drop-ins at Arun West Best Start Family Hub in Bognor Regis. Run by parent carers, for parent carers, the Umbrellas Parent Support Group, is a friendly, relaxed space to drop in, and chat with parents who have been in your shoes. No pressure, no appointment needed!

​💡 Beyond drop-ins, Reaching Families also offers:

​📚 Tailored training & workshops for parent carers

​📄 Practical support & guidance on disability benefits & grants

​🤝 Parent Befriending and a supportive community that’s in your corner

​Come along to one of the monthly drop-in sessions or drop a comment/DM if you’d like to find out more!
10 to 11.30am
Thursday 22 October
Thursday 10 November
Thursday 10 December

It would really help if you could share this post, save it or send to another parent who might need it 💙
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