Crawley Best Start Family Hub

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/

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

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

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

Looking for Halloween treats with less sugar?
Try some spooky swaps:
🎃 Pumpkin satsumas
👀 Banana ghosts
🕷 Spider pizzas

Small swaps can make a big difference for growing smiles.

For more local support and family-friendly activities, follow your nearest West Sussex Family Hub.
Not sure which hub is the closest to you? Click here: https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/education-children-and-families/find-a-family-hub/to and find out.

20/10/2026

This Family Wellbeing course aims to help families to build relationships and resilience 🤗

20/10/2026

We will be at Broadfield library this morning 10.30 until 11.30. Drop in and say hello 👋🏻

19/10/2026

What would you like to see for young people in West Sussex over the next five years?
West Sussex County Council are creating a new Young People’s Strategy and want to hear directly from young people about the activities, spaces and opportunities that matter most to them.

If you are aged 11 to 19, or up to 25 if you have SEND, tell us what you think. Your feedback will help shape the future and make sure the strategy focuses on what is most important to young people.

Click here: https://yourvoice.westsussex.gov.uk/yps-survey to take part, find out more about the strategy and proposed priorities, explore accessibility options, and see how the information you share will be used. The survey takes around only10 minutes to complete, but can have a long lasting effect on your community.

Overview West Sussex County Council is developing a new Young People's Strategy to improve leisure-time and recreational opportunities for young people over the next five years. The strategy aims to create a more joined-up, equitable and high-quality offer that supports

19/10/2026

Join us at the library today at 2pm. We will have our stand giving out toothbrushes for children!
See you there 😀

16/10/2026

Halloween doesn't have to be scary for your child's teeth! 🎃🦷

Enjoying a few treats is all part of the fun, but simple habits can help protect little smiles.

✔ Keep sugary treats to mealtimes where possible
✔ Brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste
✔ Encourage children to spit, not rinse, after brushing

Find more practical tips to keep your family smiling this Halloween in the comments👇

For more local support and family-friendly activities, follow your nearest Best Start Family Hub.

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