This is a 3 weeks course run by Calderdale Breastfeeding Peer Support Service.

Designed to support you in the early weeks and months of your breastfeeding journey. 

The sessions take place at Innovations Children’s Centre in a relaxed environment.

Phone 03003045076 to book your place – please note group sizes are small (6 per session).

Week 1 – Breastfeeding, the early weeks, and me

Topic of the week

“In a world where everything is measured it can be nerve-wracking when you can’t see how much your breasts are making”.

What to expect with breastfeeding in the early weeks and how to tell when breastfeeding is going well.

Week 2 – Breastfeeding, Night-time, and me

Topic of the week

“It’s normal and essential that babies have regular feeds and contact …. Even in the night”

What a typical evening with your baby might be like and why night feeds are important. 

Week 3 – Breastfeeding out and about and me

Topic of the week

“Breastfeeding is the ultimate travel food, it is always available at the right temperature, and you won’t run out even if you get delayed!”

We hope that over the past weeks your confidence has grown to feed your baby when away from the home. 

Time to share ideas as you move on with your breastfeeding journey…….

We will support you with getting the best latch for you and your baby. We know everyone is different and we will help you find a comfy position that suits you and your baby.

September sessions 10-11am

Session 1 – 15^th September 2022

Session 2- 22^nd September 2022

Session 3 – 29^th September 2022

Based at Wellholme Park Children’s Centre

15 hours per week (Temporary post until August 2023, with the possibility of extending/permanent contract)

Shift Pattern between the hours 7.45am – 5.45pm Monday – Friday

Pay scale £19,389 – £19,485 per annum pro rata

Wage dependent on qualification

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Wellholme Park Children’s Centre.

We are looking to recruit an Early Years Practitioner supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities. The post requires an enthusiastic approach to work with children and support their individual learning and developmental needs.

Please note this post is suitable for unqualified practitioners.

If you would like more information about the vacancy at Wellholme Park Children’s Centre please contact

Jenni Langford or Joanne Barraclough on 01484 714768.

Closing date for the post is 12 noon on Wednesday 17th August 2022

Please note: if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the stated closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted for interview.

North Halifax Partnership LTD is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Due to the nature of this post you will be required to undertake a DBS Check.

Job Description

Application Form

Application Letter

Hints and Tips

Kevin Pearce and Innovations Children’s Centre, run by Sure Start North Halifax Partnership, were approached by Octopus Energy Group to take part in a special project together.

On 20th July, the energy company visited Innovations Children’s Centre to complete a workshop with the children. The children had the chance to learn all about renewable energy and created drawings which Octopus Energy will now use as projections on the turbines! Octopus Energy own wind turbine number three at Ovenden Moor.

They also had a special visitor, Constantine the Octopus puppet, who spoke about how we can look after our planet, what energy is and how we need to try use less. The children were then provided with a kit to make their own wind turbine. Fact sheets were also given to parents with top tips on how to save energy which included weekly tasks they could complete to reduce energy in the home.

Feeling isolated? Want to make new friends? Or maybe you are new to the area or just need a brew and a good chat?

Come and say hello at our Friends of Lower Valley!

Email us to book your place.

These are our Children Centres Health and Safety messages which are reviewed and shared quarterly with parents/carers and service users. The purpose of the Health and Safety messages is to offer advice and signpost when necessary. The Health and Safety messages are focused on seasonal issues and health/safety campaigns. For further information please contact Jennifer Langford at Wellholme Park Children Centre on 01484 714768.

For practitioners and for parents/carers, the Calderdale Family Journey is a single point of reference for explaining the steps that families may take as their baby develops into a child that is ready for starting reception at school

All the information for each steps is located on the Calderdale Council website, found below.

Safer Sleep Week took place Monday, 14th March to Sunday, 20th March. We shared various resources on our Facebook page throughout the week to promote the #letskeepitclear message. The aim is to remind everyone of the simple and easy to follow safer sleep advice. All a baby needs is a firm, flat sleep space that is clear of toys, bulky bedding and accessories, and a simple blanket or baby sleep bag. We want to promote this message and reach as many people who look after a baby as possible, to make them aware that some of the images of baby sleep space aren’t always the safest.

View the resources we shared throughout the week here.

This will take place at Wellholme Children’s Centre – Every Tuesday 10-11am.

PLACES ARE BOOKABLE – but this is really easy to do simply phone Locala on 0300 304 5076 and leave a message stating your full name and the group you would like to attend. Confirmation of your place will be sent via text from the Health Visitor service.

The early days and weeks of breastfeeding can feel much easier with the support of a group and we would encourage anyone who is new to breastfeeding to book a course of 3 weeks to begin with.

Baseer Mir, Senior Family Support Manager, hosted an Eid Al-Fitr party at Illingworth Children’s Centre. There was information displayed about Ramadan and Eid and an opportunity to ask any questions about the celebration.

The star of the event (unsurprisingly!) was the delicious food which included a range of mouth-watering curries and starters.

We hope you all enjoyed celebrating with us, Eid Mubarak.

North Halifax Partnership were pleased to join forces with Positive Impact Sports and Ash Green Primary to provide a fun holiday camp over Easter.

The Holiday Camp, also known as the HAF program, was free for children between 5-11 years who are eligible for free school meals.

The program has had a huge impact on supporting our community and creating lasting memories for children. From archery and boxing to arts and crafts, there was something for everyone to enjoy. There was also workshops around nutrition and a healthy breakfast and lunch was provided each day.