Elmhurst Family Centre

17/01/2026

Looking for a welcoming, inclusive and supportive environment to take your little one? We offer free sessions for under 5’s at each of our family centres in Aylesbury. Come along to spend some quality time with your child and join in with a range of fun activities such as sensory, craft, construction and more!
Elmhurst My First Playtime (0 to 1 year/walking) Monday's 10 to 11:30am.
Elmhurst Play and Explore (0 to 5 years) Thursday's 1:30 to 3pm.

16/01/2026

Please call the Buckinghamshire Family Information Service on 01296 383293 Monday - Friday 9-5pm for information and signposting on all family matters. Or visit our website

Find Support | Get Advice | Discover Things to do

15/01/2026

Parenting Groups

We all experience bumps in the road during our parenting journeys!

Did you know, we offer free parenting programmes which give parents and carers opportunities to access a variety of tools, strategies and peer support, that can help improve family life.

Whether you have a toddler or teen, we can support you!

For more information or to register your interest, click the link below 👇

Free courses, programmes, and resources for parents | Family Information Service

or call BFIS on 01296 383293

If you’re interested in a parenting programme but anxious about registering, drop-in to a Centre Plus site and chat to a member of the team to find out more.

Information and support you can get from our Family Centre Plus sites. | Family Information Service

14/01/2026

We still have spaces on our upcoming parenting course. Please use the link to register: https://familyinfo.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/advice-and-support/parenting/free-parenting-courses/
If you would like more information on the course, please email aylesburyfamilyhub@buckinghamshire.gov.uk

08/01/2026

Do you have a child with SEND? Are you new to The Parent's Portal or not sure where to begin? Would you like to find out more about how the team at Autism Early Support can support you, your family or the families you work with?

Join this interactive Zoom session to learn how to navigate the different areas of The Parent's Portal so you can access the support you need. Whilst the formal session won't take up too much of your time, our Parent Support Co-ordinators will be available until 1pm to answer any questions. You can book via the live events page on The Parent's Portal or if you're not sure about joining up yet or how to book on, you can register for this session directly using this Zoom Link. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_Muf-4a1RuGzV3gwHe4G2g #/registration

These sessions will be held monthly and will alternate between daytime and evening sessions so if you can't make this one, look out for February's evening session.

Membership to The Parent's Portal is completely free and offers unlimited access to families and professionals within Buckinghamshire. Please click here for more information 👉https://bit.ly/4stwWlQ

08/01/2026

Parents/carers, do you need a little extra support?
Drop-in to Southcourt Family Centre Plus for information and advice on a range of topics.
Whether you're facing challenges with:
▪️Housing or finances
▪️Food bank access
▪️Parenting or family routines
▪️Mental health and wellbeing
▪️School or education
Or just need someone to talk to...

Our friendly team is ready to listen, offer advice, and connect you with the right services.

📍 Southcourt Family Centre Plus, HP21 8PD
🕘 Monday to Thursday, 9am to 5pm & Friday 9am to 4pm

👉 Learn more: https://familyinfo.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/advice-and-support/information-and-advice-drop-ins

07/01/2026

Due to the expected weather in the next few days, please do keep safe when travelling around the area.
If we need to close any sessions for your safety, please check back here for an update before attending a future session. We will be posting updates throughout the next few months in times of unexpected weather forecast.

06/01/2026

🚨 Boromi Bags are now available to explore at Elmhurst Family Centre! 🚨

Boromi is all about creating playful learning opportunities and helping children build essential skills through simple, fun parent‑child activities. Each bag has its own theme and is filled with hands‑on ideas designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and imagination in your little ones! 💫

Come along to our FREE play sessions where you can discover the bags, over the next few weeks:

🔵 My First Playtime (0–1 years or walking) | Mondays, 10:00 to 11:30am
🟣 Play and Explore (0–5 years) | Thursdays, 1:30 to 3:00pm

We can't wait to see you and your little explorers join in with the Boromi fun! 🌟

05/01/2026

💭 Did you know, the Family Hub Service offers FREE programmes to help children and young people build confidence, manage stress, and boost their emotional wellbeing?

From practical strategies to peer support, we’re here to help.

Click the link for more info or to express interest in a course! 👇

https://familyinfo.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/youth/youth-courses-and-support/help-for-young-people/

05/01/2026

Are you aged 12-25 with and interested in being one of our reps? Help can be offered to cover travel costs. Click here to find out more. https://bit.ly/3NtLTnT

05/01/2026

Do you have a child with SEND? This is a fantastic resource. FREE to those living in Bucks. More information about Autism Early Support - The Parent's Portal can be found here https://bit.ly/3N2W4Ql

Coming up this week on The Parent's Portal are 3 online sessions!
Please sign up or log in to your account on The Parent's Portal to book any of these sessions at: https://portal.autismearlysupport.org.uk

Wednesday 7th January, 9.30am
Let's talk about Neurodiversity & Neurodivergence
With our specialist Occupational Therapist, Julie

Thursday 8th January, 10am
Parent Support Group (Early Years and Primary)

Friday 9th January, 1.30pm
Emotional Regulation
With our specialist Speech & Language Therapist, Laura

28/12/2025

If you need information and advice over the Christmas break then come along and join us for some tea and toast! ☕️🍞

📍Elmhurst Family Centre
📆 Tuesday 30th December
🕘 10 to 11:30am

Open to families with children and young people aged 0 to 19 or up to 25 with SEND.

You can also contact a member of the team via the BFIS phone line on 01296 383293 or by emailing us directly at aylesburyfamilyhub@buckinghamshire.gov.uk and we will get back to you as soon as we can.