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Welcome to the Isle of Wight Family Information Hub.
This website will help keep you up to date with the information, support and advice available in your area.
There are lists of organisations, services and activities available to you, that you can access either in person or online.
Each listing will contain (where applicable) a description, and further contact details. This can include links to external websites if you need more information.
You will also be able to find national and local advice and support for you and your family.
For advice and guidance on the sign in process, and on the creation and upkeep of a listing, please see the 'Related links' in any category page.
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Supporting Parent Relationships with OnePlusOne
A free online digital resource for parents. Offering three evidence-based digital courses which are designed to help parents reflect on conflict within their relationship and consider the impact in has on children. The training is useful to everyone, helping us all to argue in ways that are helpful rather than…
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Newport Family Hub open day
We are pleased to announce that we will be holding an open day on Wednesday 25 October to launch the Newport Family Hub. This event is open to members of the public and is a great opportunity for those who would…
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Have your say - join the Parents And Carers Together (PACT) group today!
Aspire are looking for parents and carers to join their new forum. The group will meet monthly and help provide feedback on a range of family centred services. These are services aimed at families with children aged 0 to 19 years or up to 25 years of…
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Applying for community grants
Community and voluntary organisations, town, parish and community councils can apply for grant funding to support local initiatives tailored to local need, helping to provide vulnerable families with food, utilities and keeping warm. Applications are open from 18 August to 29 September 2023 and 22 January to 9 February 2024.…
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Getting ready for school
Starting school is an important milestone for children and their parents. For many families, starting school can raise a number of questions one being, is my child ready for school? The Isle of Wight Family Centres are here…
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The Uniform Swap Shop
The Uniform Swap Shop will be at the Aspire Community Hub on Ryde High Street this week. Open from 10.00am to 4.00pm from Thursday 3 August through to Saturday 5 August 2023. Aspire Ryde and Ryde Town Council set up the Uniform Swap Shop to support families with…
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Save on Summer
The summer holidays are an opportunity to make new memories, however it can also be a difficult time for families. Keeping children entertained throughout the school holidays can be expensive. For many families juggling work and childcare is an additional pressure. To support families during this time the Isle of…
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Free activity spaces for children and young people this summer
Children and young people in receipt of free school meals on the Isle of Wight are set to benefit from the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme as it returns for the summer. This time, the programme is back with even more activities, spaces and opportunities than ever before.…
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Year of success for council's holiday activities and food programme
Thousands of children and young people across the Island have enjoyed fun activities including sailing, horse-riding and skateboarding, thanks to the council's holiday activities and food programme (HAF). Published today, the HAF Annual Report reflects on a busy 12 months. Last year, the programme saw 1,375 youngsters eligible for benefit-related…
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Be More Green Festival 2023
It’s all happening on Sunday 28th May, 10am - 5pm! At Moorgreen Reservoir Park, Cowes - a FREE mini festival of fun for the whole family! WHAT TO EXPECT: Artist-led activities, entertainment, market stalls and more, all centred around the theme of the Island's UNESCO Biosphere status and sustainability.…