Snowdrop Doula CIC – Accrington

Accrington Arndale Centre, Union Street, Accrington, BB5 1EX

01254 406551 • support@snowdropdoula.co.uk • https://snowdropdoula.co.uk/

Pregnancy, birth and postnatal support for families, including funded or discounted doula support, counselling, antenatal and postnatal support, feeding support, groups and the Accrington Doula Cafe. Snowdrop also operates baby-bank and food-share support, with an Accrington baby-bank drop-in listed on Fridays, 10am–2pm. Contact the team to discuss support or book.

The Park Family Hub

Norfolk Grove, Church, Accrington, BB5 4RY

01254 387757 • Lancashire Family Hubs

The main Family Hub for Hyndburn. Provides pregnancy support, health visiting, parenting programmes, baby groups, infant feeding, SEND advice, youth activities and family support. Self-referral available. (Lancashire County Council)

New Era Family Hub

Paradise Street, Accrington, BB5 1PB

01254 220692

Family Hub providing early years support, parenting programmes, family wellbeing, youth support and activities. Self-referral accepted. (Lancashire County Council)

The Park Family Hub

Norfolk Grove, Church, Accrington, BB5 4RY

Early Help service supporting families from pregnancy through age 19 (25 for young people with SEND). Includes parenting support, behaviour support, emotional wellbeing, domestic abuse support and school readiness. (hubform.hyndburnbc.gov.uk)

Support Hub: https://hubform.hyndburnbc.gov.uk/organizations/children-family-wellbeing-service/

Hyndburn Hub

Borough-wide

https://www.hyndburnbc.gov.uk/costofliving/

Gateway to more than 60 support organisations including family support, childcare, food, benefits, wellbeing and activities. (Hyndburn Borough Council)

Adventure Hyndburn

Norfolk Grove, Church, Accrington, BB5 4RY

01254 387757

Outdoor learning, holiday activities, forest school experiences, family events and youth programmes.

Great Harwood Children's Centre

Rushton Street, Great Harwood, BB6 7JQ

01254 880818

Early years activities, stay-and-play sessions, parenting advice and links into Family Hub services.

Oh Happy Sign! Baby Sign Classes

The Coach House, Rhyddings Park, Fielding Lane, Oswaldtwistle, BB5 3BH

07859 922864 • Facebook: Oh Happy Sign

Baby signing classes supporting early communication from birth to preschool. Booking required.

Bloom Baby Classes Blackburn

React Theatre Academy, 43 Market Street, Oswaldtwistle, BB5 0DP

07368 941585 • Facebook: Bloom Baby Classes Blackburn

Baby development, sensory play and parent bonding classes for babies from birth.

Wild Minds Baby to Preschooler Classes

Trinity Church, King Street, Great Harwood, BB6 7JN

Facebook: Wild Minds Baby to Preschooler Classes

Nature-based baby and toddler sessions combining outdoor learning, messy play and early years development.

Hyndburn Leisure Centre

Henry Street, Church, Accrington, BB5 4EP

01254 269600 • Hyndburn Leisure

Family swimming, holiday activities, junior sports, children's lessons and family fitness sessions.

Lancashire Family Hubs Network

Lancashire-wide

https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/children-and-families/lancashire-family-hubs-network/

Find local baby groups, parenting courses, health visitor clinics, breastfeeding support, SEND services and family events. (Lancashire County Council)

Family Hubs – What's On

Online

Lancashire Family Hubs "What's On"

Search local stay-and-play sessions, baby groups, parenting courses and family activities taking place in Hyndburn. (Lancashire County Council)

Lancashire SEND Local Offer

Online service

https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/SEND

The main directory for SEND support across Lancashire. Covers education, health, social care, activities, short breaks, transport and parent support.

Lancashire Parent Carer Forum

Lancashire-wide

https://www.lancashireparentcarerforum.org.uk/

Parent-led support for parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities. Offers information, advice, events and opportunities to influence SEND services across Lancashire. Local drop-in sessions do not require a diagnosis or referral; check the LPCF website for current dates and locations.

Lancashire Independent Living Service (LILS)

Lancashire-wide

https://www.lils.org.uk

Support for disabled people and families including independent living advice, direct payments and personal assistants.

SEND Information Advice & Support Service (SENDIASS Lancashire)

Lancashire-wide

0300 123 6706

Free impartial advice for parents/carers about SEND education, EHCPs, exclusions and support in schools.

Autism Spectrum Connections CIC

Lancashire-wide

Facebook: Autism Spectrum Connections CIC

Support, activities and peer support for autistic people and families.

Autism Together

Lancashire-wide

https://www.autismtogether.co.uk

Autism information, family support and activities.

National Autistic Society – Lancashire Support

Lancashire-wide

https://www.autism.org.uk

Information, advice and guidance for autistic people and families.

NeuroDynamix CIC

Hyndburn area

Facebook: NeuroDynamix CIC

Support and activities for neurodivergent children, young people and families including ADHD and autism.

Disability Equality North West

Lancashire-wide

https://www.disability-equality.org.uk

Advice, advocacy and support for disabled people and families.

DanceSyndrome

The Globe Centre, St James Square, Accrington, BB5 0RE

07597 942494 • https://www.dancesyndrome.co.uk

Inclusive dance charity involving people with learning disabilities and volunteers. Open to people of all abilities.

Accrington Stanley Community Trust – Disability Sport

Stanley Sports Hub, Thorneyholme Road, Accrington, BB5 6BD

01254 475013

Inclusive football, disability sport sessions and community activities.

Children & Family Wellbeing Service – Hyndburn

The Park Family Hub, Norfolk Grove, Church, Accrington, BB5 4RY

Via Family Hub

Early help for families including parenting support, behaviour support, emotional wellbeing, SEND advice and family relationships.

Hyndburn Family Hub

Norfolk Grove, Church, Accrington, BB5 4RY

Lancashire Family Hubs

Single access point for parenting courses, baby groups, health visiting, early years support and family activities.

Lancashire Women's Centre – Accrington

21–23 Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1HF

0300 330 1354

Support for women and families including wellbeing, confidence, domestic abuse support and community activities.

Home-Start Lancashire

Lancashire-wide

https://www.home-startlancs.org.uk

Volunteer-led support for families with young children experiencing challenges.

Barnardo's Lancashire Services

Lancashire-wide

https://www.barnardos.org.uk

Family support, children's services and specialist help.

Lancashire County Council Family Information Service

Lancashire-wide

https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/children-education-families/

Search for childcare, breakfast clubs, after-school clubs, school holiday activities, SEND support and family services.

Lancashire SEND Local Offer

Online

https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/SEND

Information for families about SEND education support, EHCPs, schools, activities and services.

Hyndburn Family Hub

The Park Family Hub, Norfolk Grove, Church, Accrington, BB5 4RY

Via Lancashire Family Hubs

Support for school readiness, parenting, routines, behaviour, attendance and early help.

Family Action

National/Lancashire support

https://www.family-action.org.uk

Practical, emotional and financial support for families.

Incredible Years

Book through The Park Family Hub

Triple P Parenting

https://www.facebook.com/HyndburnFamilyZone

Family Hub referral

Solihull Parenting

https://www.facebook.com/HyndburnFamilyZone

Family Hub referral

School Readiness

https://www.facebook.com/HyndburnFamilyZone

Family Hub referral

Toilet Training Workshops

https://www.facebook.com/HyndburnFamilyZone

Family Hub referral

Baby Massage (partner providers)

https://www.facebook.com/HyndburnFamilyZone

Family Hub timetable

Baby Weigh Clinics

https://www.facebook.com/HyndburnFamilyZone

Health Visiting via Family Hub

Infant Feeding Support

https://www.facebook.com/HyndburnFamilyZone

Midwives/Health Visitors through Family Hub

Perinatal Mental Health Support

https://www.facebook.com/HyndburnFamilyZone

Family Hub referral

Domestic Abuse Support

Children & Family Wellbeing Service

The Park Family Hub

Norfolk Grove, Church, Accrington, BB5 4RY

01200 420460 • hyndburnfamilyhub@lancashire.gov.uk

No referral needed. Provides baby groups, pregnancy support, health visitor sessions, infant feeding advice, parenting courses and family activities. (Lancashire Service Finder)

New Era Family Hub

Paradise Street, Accrington, BB5 1PB

Via Lancashire Family Hubs

Supports families with early years activities, parenting support, advice and children's activities. (Lancashire County Council)

Children & Family Wellbeing Service – Hyndburn

The Park Family Hub, Norfolk Grove, Church, Accrington, BB5 4RY

Via Family Hub / Support Hub

Provides groups and activities for families with children aged 0–19 (up to 25 with SEND), including parenting support, emotional wellbeing, SEND support and school readiness. (hubform.hyndburnbc.gov.uk)

Lancashire Family Hubs What's On

Various Hyndburn venues

https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/children-and-families/lancashire-family-hubs-network/

Best route to find current baby groups, stay-and-play sessions, parenting courses and family activities. (Lancashire County Council)

Bloom Baby Classes Blackburn & Accrington

Sessions held at local venues including Oswaldtwistle

Facebook: Bloom Baby Classes Blackburn

Baby sensory, movement, bonding and developmental classes. Booking required.

Oh Happy Sign! Baby Sign Classes

Rhyddings Park area, Oswaldtwistle

Facebook: Oh Happy Sign

Baby signing sessions supporting communication and bonding from birth onwards.

Wild Minds Baby to Preschooler Classes

Great Harwood area

Facebook: Wild Minds Baby to Preschooler Classes

Outdoor/nature-based baby and preschool sessions. Contact via Facebook for timetable.

Adventure Hyndburn

Norfolk Grove, Church, Accrington, BB5 4RY

Via Children & Family Wellbeing Service

Community activities, forest school experiences, family activities, wellbeing sessions and community projects. (hubform.hyndburnbc.gov.uk)

Hyndburn Leisure – Family Activities

Hyndburn Leisure Centre, Henry Street, Church, Accrington, BB5 4EP

01254 269600

Swimming, junior activities, holiday activities, family sessions and children's classes.

Hyndburn Family Teatime Play & Fun Programme

Various schools and community venues across Hyndburn

01254 385945 • community@hyndburnleisure.co.uk

Six-week family programme combining cooking, healthy eating and active play. Designed for families with children living in Hyndburn. (Lancashire County Council)

The Zone – Hyndburn Young People's Centre

Hyndburn area

Lancashire Youth Zone: 0800 511111

Youth centre offering activities, support, advice and opportunities for young people. (Lancashire County Council)

Hyndburn Youth Group

Online / local venues

Contact through Lancashire Youth Service

Safe youth group for ages 12–19 offering support, activities and social connection. (Hyndburn Borough Council)

Hyndburn SEND Youth Group

Online / local venues

Contact Lancashire Youth Service

SEND-friendly youth support group for young people aged 12–25. (Hyndburn Borough Council)

Hyndburn & Ribble Valley LGBTQ+ Youth Group

Local sessions

Contact Lancashire Youth Service

Safe support space for LGBTQ+ young people. (Hyndburn Borough Council)

Girlguiding Hyndburn

Various locations

https://www.girlguiding.org.uk

Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers. Use the website to find nearest unit.

Scouts Hyndburn

Various locations

https://www.scouts.org.uk

Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers. Find nearest group online.

Children & Family Wellbeing Service – SEND Support

The Park Family Hub

Via Family Hub

Support for families around SEND, behaviour, emotional wellbeing and accessing services. (hubform.hyndburnbc.gov.uk)

Neurodynamix CIC

Hyndburn area

Facebook: Neurodynamix CIC

Support for neurodiverse children, young people and adults including autism, ADHD, learning difficulties and mental health needs. (hubform.hyndburnbc.gov.uk)

Visually Impaired Children's Support (VICS)

Hyndburn area

07790 936208

Support and play group for families with children who are blind or partially sighted. Includes activities, outings and peer support. (nhs.uk)

Lancashire SEND Local Offer

Online

https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/SEND

Information about education, health, activities, short breaks and support services.

Lagan's Foundation

Lancashire-wide

Via website/Facebook

Supports families with babies and children with complex health conditions, including feeding difficulties and heart conditions. (hubform.hyndburnbc.gov.uk)

Holiday Activities & Food Programme (HAF) – Hyndburn

Various venues across Hyndburn

Lancashire County Council HAF Team

Free holiday activities with food for eligible children during school holidays. (Lancashire County Council)

Accrington Stanley Community Trust

Stanley Sports Hub, Thorneyholme Road, Accrington, BB5 6BD

01254 475013

Football camps, holiday clubs, community activities and children's programmes.

Hyndburn Leisure Holiday Activities

Hyndburn Leisure Centre

01254 269600

Holiday swimming, sports sessions and children's activities.

Adventure Hyndburn

Norfolk Grove, Church, Accrington

Via Family Hub

Forest school, outdoor activities and family experiences. (hubform.hyndburnbc.gov.uk)

Little Stars Nursery @ The Park Child and Family Centre

The Park Child & Family Centre, Norfolk Grove, Church, Accrington, BB5 4RY

01254 387757

Early years childcare based within the Family Hub. Contact directly for places and funded childcare options.

Partou Little Oaks Day Nursery & Pre-school

20 Cannon Street, Accrington, BB5 1NJ

01254 390107

Day nursery and preschool. Contact directly for admissions and funded hours.

Little Treasures Nursery

349 Blackburn Road, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, BB5 4NQ

07392 964299

Nursery provision for babies and young children. Contact directly for availability.

Great and Small Kindergarten

38 Rishton Road, Clayton-le-Moors, Accrington, BB5 5PN

01254 872608

Kindergarten and early years education.

Mi Nursery - Meadowbrook

127a Whalley Road, Accrington, BB5 1BX

01254 406031

Nursery childcare for early years children.

Monkey Tree Childcare

20 Hood Street, Accrington, BB5 1BW

07783 747428

Childcare and preschool provision.

Lee Royd Nursery School

Royds Street, Accrington, BB5 2LH

01254 231725

Maintained nursery school offering early education.

The Magical Kingdom Nursery & Pre School System

43 Church Street, Accrington, BB5 2EN

01254 659810

Nursery and preschool childcare.

Little Sparks

5 Super Street, Clayton-le-Moors, Accrington, BB5 5ST

01254 399266

Nursery and early years childcare.

Puddleducks @ Meadoway

7 Regent Road, Church, Accrington, BB5 4AR

01254 875319

Nursery childcare and preschool education.

Early Bairds Childrens Nursery

48–50 Orchard Street, Great Harwood, BB6 7EE

01254 877877

Nursery provision for babies and young children.

Little Brook Nursery - Accrington

1 Blake Street, Accrington, BB5 1RE

01254 471161

Day nursery and early years care.

Early Start

Tennyson Avenue, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, BB5 4QZ

01254 383294

Nursery and childcare services.

Play and Learn Nursery & Pre-school Rishton

76 High Street, Rishton, BB1 4LA

07312 112496

Nursery and preschool provision.

Sparthfield Happy Nursery

419 Whalley Road, Clayton-le-Moors, BB5 5RP

01254 301524

Early years childcare.

Little Stars Nursery at The Oaks

St Peter’s Church, Richmond Street, Accrington, BB5 0SJ

01254 879387

Nursery setting within a community venue.

Little Cheeky Monkeys

Great Harwood Lodge, 1a Edward Street, Great Harwood, BB6 7JB

01254 882777

Nursery and early years childcare.

The Willows Outdoor Nursery

244 Blackburn Road, Great Harwood, BB6 7LX

07301 547041

Outdoor-focused nursery provision.

Lancashire Family Information Service

Lancashire-wide

https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/children-education-families/

Search registered childminders, nurseries, holiday clubs, childcare funding and support.

Lancashire Funded Early Education

Lancashire-wide

Lancashire County Council

Support with 2-year-old funding, 15 hours and 30 hours childcare eligibility.

Tax-Free Childcare

National

GOV.UK

Helps eligible working families pay registered childcare costs.

Hyndburn Family Hub

Norfolk Grove, Church, Accrington, BB5 4RY

Via Family Hub

Support finding childcare, early years advice and family support.

Hyndburn Leisure Centre

Henry Street, Church, Accrington, BB5 4EP

01254 269600 • https://www.hyndburnleisure.co.uk

One of the biggest family activity hubs in Hyndburn. Includes swimming, children's swimming lessons, Adventure City soft play, gymnastics, trampolining, holiday activities, birthday parties and family sessions. (Hyndburn Leisure)

Hyndburn Leisure – Learn to Swim

Hyndburn Leisure Centre, Henry Street, Church, Accrington, BB5 4EP

01254 269600

Children's swimming lessons from beginner through advanced stages, plus intensive holiday courses. (Hyndburn Leisure)

Accrington Swimming Club

Hyndburn Leisure Centre, Henry Street, Church, Accrington, BB5 4EP

https://www.accringtonswimmingclub.co.uk

Competitive and development swimming club. Welcomes children progressing through swimming stages. (Accrington Swimming Club)

Cath Thom Leisure Centre

Clayton Hall Drive, Clayton-le-Moors, Accrington, BB5 5SG

01254 269600

Family swimming, swimming lessons and aquatic activities. (Hyndburn Leisure)

Hydro at the Barn

Whalley Road, Clayton-le-Moors, Accrington, BB5 5SB

Facebook: Hydro at the Barn

Swimming facility offering lessons and family swimming sessions.

Adventure City – Hyndburn Leisure

Hyndburn Leisure Centre, Henry Street, Church, Accrington, BB5 4EP

01254 269600

Indoor play centre suitable for younger children, plus birthday parties and family activities. (Hyndburn Leisure)

Little World's Imagine

Tennyson Avenue, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, BB5 4QZ

Facebook: Little World's Imagine

Indoor children's play centre and family activity venue.

Playtime Play Centre

17 John Street, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, BB5 3JP

01254 239452

Indoor play centre for children and families.

The Jump Works – Trampoline Park

1st Floor, Sydney Street, Accrington, BB5 6EG

01254 781117

Trampoline park, parties and active family sessions.

Sensation – The Sensory Gym

43a Market Street, Church, Accrington, BB5 0DP

Facebook: Sensation – The Sensory Gym

Sensory play and activities designed particularly for children needing additional support.