
Specialist Advice
Sometimes families need more focused support - and that’s where our specialist advice comes in. At the Spelthorne Family Centres, we can connect you with expert guidance on a range of issues, including child development, additional needs, housing, financial worries, and more. We work closely with trusted local services and professionals to ensure you get the right help at the right time, tailored to your family's unique situation.
Contact us if you would like more information about any of the services below.
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Our family Outreach Workers offer 1:1 advice and support in the Centre or at your home on parenting; child behaviour, debt, housing and much more.
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In partnership with Creighton and Partners Solicitors, a free advice service for families registered at Family Centres across Spelthorne, covering a wide range of family law issues including divorce and financial settlements. Contact us if you would like an appointment.
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Help and support for people with anxiety, stress, depression and other mental health concerns. Counselling sessions for adults 18+ with our partners, Surrey & Borders NHS Partnership, who help people to live their lives well. High quality treatment, support and care to improve mental and physical well-being.
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In partnership with Citizens Advice Runnymede & Spelthorne, a free advice service for families living in Spelthorne, covering a wide range of issues including debt, finance, housing, claiming benefits, disputes and more. Contact us for information on your local drop-in service.
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Support and advice from a speech and language therapist is available every other Thursday. If you have any concerns about your child’s speech and language development, please call us on 01784 241407 to arrange an appointment.
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Funded Early Education for two-year-olds (FEET) offers eligible families up to 15 hours of funded early education and childcare a week for 38 weeks a year. You can find out if your child can get FEET by checking the eligibility criteria https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/children/support-and-advice/families/childcare/paying/funded-early-education-for-2-year-olds#section-1
In England all three and four year olds are entitled to up to 15 hours of funded early education and childcare a week for up to 38 weeks a year. This is to give children the opportunity to take part in planned learning activities, and help prepare them for school through the early learning goals set out in the Early Years Foundation Stage. This is a universal offer and is available to all children regardless of their family circumstances https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/people-and-community/families/childcare/paying/funded-early-education-for-3-and-4-year-olds
Since September 2017 working families who meet the eligibility criteria can also claim an additional 15 hours of funded childcare a week. This means that eligible children will be able to receive up to 1140 hours of funded childcare a year. This change was introduced as part of the Childcare Act 2016https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/people-and-community/families/childcare/paying/30-hours-funded-childcare-for-working-parents#2
Please call your local Centre or drop in to find out details about free early education for children aged 2 years that are eligible and all children aged 3 and 4 years. We can help you complete your application form and help finding childcare. Click for more information about Funded Early Education for Two year olds (FEET), Funded Early Education for 3 and 4 year olds and 30 hours funded childcare for working parents.
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The Surrey Family Information Service offer a wealth of information about finding Childcare. They also have a directory of childcare providers to make finding the right one for you easier.
Get in Touch
Whether you’re looking for practical support or just a listening ear, we’re here to help.
Get in touch today to find out how we can support you and your young adult on the path to independence.