Best Start Family Hubs

young child with pretend play items
Logo: best start in life - family hubs

50 free activities before you're 5

Did you know that simple, fun experiences in the early years play a huge role in supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing?

That's why we've created '50 free activities before you're 5'. A fun challenge packed with ideas for families to enjoy together across Bracknell.

You can pick up a free hard copy from any of our Family Hubs or download the document below.

50 free activities before you're 5 (PDF, 1MB)
50 free summer activities to do in Bracknell before you're five

Find your local Best Start Family Hub

Best Start Family Hubs provide activities for under 5s and support and information for their families. They host services from a range of professionals depending on local need and parental choice.

In Bracknell Forest there are 3 hubs.

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service

The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) provides a specialist mental health service for children and young people.

In Bracknell we run a Getting Help Team which is part of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Support Team (MHST). They offer early intervention and support for young people aged 5 to 18 years. They work alongside schools to provide assessments and interventions to support children and young people with mild to moderate mental health needs. If you need to make a referral, speak to the senior mental health lead at the school.

You can contact the team by:

Parent feedback

We want to hear from you.

Tell us about the parenting course you attended

Contact information

Best Start in Life Team

Email: best.start@bracknell-forest.gov.uk 

Phone: 01344 354382