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Welcome to our June edition 


This issue includes free training for schools and nurseries, summer activities and a jobs fair.

We’re also pleased to share that our free Family Hubs membership has been trialled in some areas of Bristol and has been well received. The new system will allow families to sign up for free in-person activities and events. We’re planning to roll it out across the city in the coming weeks.

Thank you for the part you play in helping families find the right support.

Family Hubs updates

Free training for schools and nurseries


Schools and nurseries in Bristol can work with Best Start Family Hubs to offer free training for practitioners who support families with young children.

Training includes the PEEP Learning Together Programme, designed to help families build stronger relationships and supporting learning development. It also includes the PGL Nurturing Programme helps professionals to deliver the 10-week Nurturing Programme, which helps with emotional health in families.

Participants will need to commit to working in partnership with Best Start Family Hubs.

For more information, email the Bristol Parenting Support Team.

New Best Start in Life Plan published

We have published the Bristol Best Start in Life Plan, which sets out how we will work with partners across Bristol to improve early child development, reduce inequalities and help more children be ready for school by 2028.

For professionals working with families, this is the first step in our Best Start in Life work and sets the direction for how services will join up support from pregnancy to reception.

Read the Bristol Best Start in Life Plan online.
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Your Holiday Hub summer bookings open

Children and young people in Bristol who receive benefits-related free school meals can book free activities during the summer holidays.

There are lots of sessions and trips to choose from across the city, so families can find activities that suit their interests.

Bookings open on Monday 8 June.

Families can search activities and book online at Your Holiday Hub Bristol.

Have your say on the future of Bristol Libraries

Bristol Libraries is developing a five-year plan and wants feedback from residents, including ideas for children and families.

Please share the survey with the families you support. It closes on 22 June 2026.

Residents can find the libraries consultation and complete the survey online.

Complete the library strategy engagement survey.
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Lead Bristol's Youth Strategy

We’re recruiting a Service Manager for Play and Youth Services to lead Bristol’s new Youth Strategy and help shape a stronger, more inclusive Youth Offer.

This is a key leadership role for someone passionate about partnership working, prevention and putting young people’s voices at the heart of change.

Please share the role with anyone you think would be a suitable candidate.

Learn and apply for the role on our job site.

Cabot Circus Jobs Fair

The annual Cabot Circus Jobs Fair takes place on Tuesday 7 July, from 10.30am to 1.30pm, at Cabot Circus, Bristol BS1 3BX.

People can meet a range of employers in Bristol, from different sectors.

Book your free ticket.

Need Best Start Family Hubs resources?

We offer free Best Start Family Hubs posters, leaflets and digital resources to display in your workplaces.

Email us what you need.

Partner updates

School flu vaccine webinar

School staff can join a free webinar to help schools prepare for the autumn flu vaccination programme.

The session is for headteachers, school staff, local authority education staff and professionals supporting children with SEND.

on Wednesday 24 June, from 4pm to 5.15pm,

Register for the webinar.

Young Futures Hub opens in St Paul’s 


A new Young Futures Hub at Full Circle Docklands has opened in St Paul’s. It brings together in one place activities, support and opportunities for young people aged 10 to 18 years-old, and up to 25 for those with SEND.

Bristol is one of eight early adopter local authorities in the national Young Futures Hubs Programme.

Read the full article.
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