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title: "Reading Family Hubs"
url: "https://civitasacademy.co.uk/our-community/reading-family-hubs"
school: "Civitas Academy"
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# Reading Family Hubs

### Best Start in Life Family Hubs: Support for Every Family

Parenting can be wonderful, rewarding, challenging and sometimes overwhelming. Whatever stage your family is at, Best Start in Life Family Hubs are here to offer a warm welcome, practical support and opportunities to connect with other families in your local community.

The hubs provide a wide range of free services and activities for families with children and young people aged 0-19, or up to 25 for those with SEND. Whether you are expecting a baby, navigating the early years, looking for parenting support, or seeking advice on childcare, education, employment or family wellbeing, there is help available.

Families can access:

- Health clinics and baby support services, including immunisation clinics for school aged children
- Bumps and Babies groups for new and expectant parents
- Infant feeding support and advice
- Stay and Play sessions for young children
- SEND groups and specialist support
- Parenting programmes and family learning opportunities
- Childcare and funding guidance
- Employment, benefits and wellbeing support

No problem is too big or too small. The friendly teams at the Family Hubs can help you find the right information, support and services for your family's needs, helping children thrive and families feel connected and supported.

To explore local activities, services and support available to your family, visit the Best Start in Life Family Hubs website:

**[Find out more about Reading's Family Hubs](https://servicesguide.reading.gov.uk/kb5/reading/directory/familyhub.page?familyhubchannel=0)**

**You can also download a copy of the annual timetable:**

 Family Hub Annual Timetable  7.47 MB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/civitas-academy/files/documents/bsil_annual_timetable_october_update_2026_all.pdf)

*Every family needs a helping hand from time to time. The Family Hubs are here to support you, celebrate your successes and help your children get the very best start in life.*

### Community

- [Welcome to Our Community](https://civitasacademy.co.uk/our-community/community)
- [Partnerships @ Civitas](https://civitasacademy.co.uk/our-community/partnerships-civitas)
- [Our Wider Community](https://civitasacademy.co.uk/our-community/our-wider-community)
- [Family Hubs](https://civitasacademy.co.uk/our-community/reading-family-hubs)
- [Local Clubs and Activities](https://civitasacademy.co.uk/our-community/local-clubs-and-activities)

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