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Best Start Family Hub Andover

Best Start Family Hub – Andover

Your Best Start Family Hub in Andover supports families from pregnancy through to age 19, and up to age 25 for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

Find us at Spring Meadow, Smannell Road, Andover, Hampshire SP11 6JP. Come and visit to see what's on offer!

The following is also part of the Best Start Family Hub network:

  • Andover Library

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Weekly activity timetable

Wider community offers

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Meet your Best Start Family Hub Connector and Best Start Inclusion Practitioner

Your friendly Best Start Family Hub Team:

  • Helen - Best Start Family Hub Connector — whether you’re looking for activities, advice, local services, or just someone to listen, we’re here to help you feel supported and connected.
  • Nicola - Best Start Inclusion Practitioner, whether you're looking for advice, support, local SEND services, or just someone to listen. We're here to help you feel informed, supported and connected. 

Have a question? Connect with your Best Start Family Hub Connector or Best Start Inclusion Practitioner by emailing Best.Start.Test.Valley@hants.gov.uk 

What’s happening at the Best Start Family Hub?

  • Fun ‘stay and play’ sessions where you and your child can meet other families
  • Simple parenting tips and courses to help you feel more confident
  • Support to help your child learn to talk and manage feelings
  • Help with children’s behaviour and emotions and ideas to make your home a great place for learning.

Weekly activity timetable

Wider community offers  

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Peep Stay and Play and Learning Together

Free stay and play sessions at Spring Meadow, Smannell Road, Andover, Hampshire SP11 6JP.

Register your interest

Peep supports parents and carers to make the most of everyday moments, helping your child grow in confidence and get ready for school.

Fun, friendly sessions with songs, stories and simple ideas to try at home for ages 3-4.

Your Best Start Family Hub Connector is here to help — email to ask questions about the course.

Find out more about Peep Learning Together.

The Nurture Programme

This free course is for parents/carers with children aged 3 - 4 years old

This programme will help you to:

  • Understand children’s emotions and behaviour
  • Build positive parent-child relationships
  • Support healthy boundaries and managing behaviour
  • Improve parental wellbeing and confidence and having the tools to help you

For more information and booking visit Health for Under 5's website

Early Words Together

Is your child starting school soon? This FREE 6 week course will help your child's speech and language, learning, social skills and wellbeing.

  • Are you worried about your child's talking, listening or attention?
  • Would you like to get ideas for fun activities that will help your child be a confident talker and prepared for school?

If so, Early Words Together may be for you. Enjoy exploring talking, singing rhymes, sharing books and playing together.

This course is for parents/carers with children aged 3 - 4 years old.

Dates for your diary: Next 6 week course starts on Saturday 9 January 2027.

Register your interest or pop into your Best Start Family Hub at Spring Meadow.

Have a question? You can contact your Hub Connector at best.start.test.valley@hants.gov.uk or drop into the Family Hub during opening hours.

 

Togetherness is here to support the wellbeing of the whole family

 

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Free online courses for parents, carers, children and young people.

Whether you're looking for ideas to help your child manage their feelings, ways to build stronger family relationships, or support for your own emotional wellbeing, Togetherness offers practical, easy-to-follow guidance that you can access whenever it suits you.

The courses can be completed at your own pace and are designed to help families feel more connected, confident and supported through everyday challenges.

If you have any questions about the courses or would like help getting started, the Best Start Family Hub Family Connector is available to offer support, help you register or give you a demo.

Find out more and explore the free online courses and find the pathway that's right for you and your family.

The Best Start Family Hub​ is at Spring Meadow, Smannell Road, Andover, Hampshire SP11 6JP

 

The Best Start Family Hub​ is at Spring Meadow, Smannell Road, Andover, Hampshire SP11 6JP

 

Hampshire Best Start Family Hubs are here for families all year round. 

You can drop in without an appointment to Spring Meadow every:

 

  • Tuesday - 9:00am to 4:30pm
  • Wednesday - 9:00am to 4:30pm
  • Thursday 9:00am to 4:30pm.

 

Alongside these open access sessions, a wide range of services, activities and targeted support will be delivered five days a week, 52 weeks a year (excluding bank holidays), ensuring families can access help at the right time, in the right place, within their local community.

 

Hampshire Best Start Family Hubs are here for families all year round. 

You can drop in without an appointment to Spring Meadow every:

 

  • Tuesday - 9:00am to 4:30pm
  • Wednesday - 9:00am to 4:30pm
  • Thursday 9:00am to 4:30pm.

 

Alongside these open access sessions, a wide range of services, activities and targeted support will be delivered five days a week, 52 weeks a year (excluding bank holidays), ensuring families can access help at the right time, in the right place, within their local community.

 

Andover Library is part of the Best Start Family Hub Network. Andover Library, Chantry Centre, 53 Chantry Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1LT

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Andover Library is part of the Best Start Family Hub Network. Andover Library, Chantry Centre, 53 Chantry Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1LT

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Spring Meadow is one floor throughout the building.

Spring Meadow is one floor throughout the building.

Toilets are available including baby changing facilities. 

Toilets are available including baby changing facilities. 

Yes, buggies and prams are welcome, but must be left in the covered area by the entrance.

Yes, buggies and prams are welcome, but must be left in the covered area by the entrance.

Nearest bus stop is on Smannell Road and is a one-minute walk.

Nearest bus stop is on Smannell Road and is a one-minute walk.

Parking is available for up to 2 hours in the layby outside Spring Meadow. 

Parking is available for up to 2 hours in the layby outside Spring Meadow. 

Andover Library is part of the Best Start Family Hubs Network

Find us at Andover Library, Chantry Centre, 53 Chantry Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1LT. Come in and talk to a Best Start Champion for information, advice and support. They can help you access local services and connect you with your nearest Best Start Family Hub.

Explore groups taking place by visiting their children's clubs and events page.

You can also find other support for parents/ carers and babies, right through to school. 

 

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Can I get advice online?

Get more Best Start in Life advice and support for you and your family - right from your mobile.

You can also explore the Family Information and Services Hub where you'll find loads of helpful information about what's happening in your area, how to access services, and the organisations and activities available across Hampshire. It's a great place to discover support that's right for your family.

If you'd like a chat with your Best Start Family Hub Connector email Best.Start.Test.Valley@hants.gov.uk