Family Hubs out-reach centre opens at Shirley Heath Junior School
Solihull Family Hubs have opened an outreach centre at Shirley Heath Junior School on Coombe Road in Shirley.
The first of its kind, the centre is another support and activity destination for children, young people, and families in Solihull.
Whilst based on the school grounds, the outreach centre is available to all Solihull residents, not just the parents and carers of children who attend the school.
The activities and support on offer range from music sessions and seasonal crafts to family support drop-ins and links to both professional and community-led groups.
Similar to the four dedicated Family Hub buildings of Elmwood, Evergreen, Hatchford Brook, and Riverside, the first outreach centre at Shirley Heath is a one-stop-shop for fun activity sessions and helpful support services.
Whilst the dedicated Hub buildings are open during weekdays, the outreach centre is only available to the public when scheduled sessions are taking place.
Two more outreach centres are expected to open in Solihull Town Centre and Meriden in the following months.
Access to the centre is via Coome Road only. Please note that parking on Coombe Road is restricted to homeowners and blue-badge holders only.
Councillor Karen Grinsell, deputy leader and cabinet member for Children and Education at Solihull Council, said: “I couldn’t be happier to have the first Family Hubs outreach centre open here in Shirley.
“We want to improve the lives of children and parents across the borough, and this centre is a great example of our commitment to do so.
“I’d really like to encourage people in Solihull to visit – if you or someone you know could benefit from visiting a Family Hub or outreach centre, even if just for a short stay and play with their little one - please do come along.
“The feedback we’ve received about the Family Hubs so far has been really positive. It’s often the case that those who go out of their way to make that first trip enjoy their visit and want to come back and visit again in the future.
“Our staff and partners are incredibly helpful and friendly and will always go out of their way to help you in any way they can. I couldn’t recommend enough.”
Shirley Heath’s full address and activities timetable can be found on the Family Hubs website. Visit the Solihull Council website to view the full list of services and providers.
For organisations interested in setting up a session at Shirley Heath outreach centre or one of the Family Hubs, please email familyhubs@solihull.gov.uk.
The Family Hubs are part of a wider government project to help connect people to their local support services as early as possible to tackle issues before they escalate further.
Family Hub outreach centre information can be found on the Shirley Heath Junior School website.
Openings:
- Elmwood – 13 May 2024
- Evergreen – 20 May 2024
- Riverside – 3 June 2024
- Hatchford Brook – 23 September 2024
- Shirley Heath (outreach centre) – 15 November 2024
For more information contact the press office on press@solihull.gov.uk or 0121 704 6136.
