South West locality activity timetable
John Smith Best Start Family Hub
90 Stepney Way, E1 2EN
Tel: 020 7364 0537
Activities for children under 5
Autumn Term
1 September 2026 to 24 December 2026
Opening hours
- Monday to Friday: 9.15am to 5pm
- Saturday, 9.15am to 2pm
You cannot join a session 30 minutes before the end
John Smith Best Start Family Hub schedule
| Day | Time | Activity | Date(s) | Information |
|---|
| Monday |
9:15am to 5pm
|
BSL Class
|
Term time only
|
Targeted
Invite only
|
|---|
| Monday |
9.15am to 5pm
|
Midwife Clinic –Community Midwife Team
|
Every week
|
Universal
Appointment only
|
|---|
| Monday |
9.30am to 5pm
|
0 to 5 appointment clinics
|
Every week
|
Universal
Appointment only
|
|---|
| Monday |
9:30am to 11:30am
|
Ready Steady Go
|
Term time only
|
Targeted
Invite only
|
|---|
| Monday |
10am to 11.30am
|
Plus plus
|
Every week
|
Targeted
Invite only
|
|---|
| Monday |
1:30pm to 3pm
|
Little Talkers
|
Every week
|
Targeted
Invite only
|
|---|
| Tuesday |
9:15am to 5pm
|
Speech and Language Therapy
|
Held on various dates
|
Targeted
Invite only
|
|---|
| Tuesday |
9.30am to 5pm
|
0 to 5 appointment clinic
|
Every week
|
Universal
Invite only
|
|---|
| Tuesday |
9:30am to 12pm
|
Parent Forum: Cooking
|
Term time only
|
Universal
Call to book
|
|---|
| Tuesday |
9.30am to 12.30pm
|
Welfare and Benefit Advice
Time slots: 9:30, 10:30 or 11.30am
|
Every week
|
Universal
Call to book
Co-located
|
|---|
| Tuesday |
10am to 11am
|
Get Ready for School
|
Every week
|
Universal
For 12 months to 4Years
|
|---|
| Tuesday |
10am to 2:30pm
|
Tree of Life
|
29 September, 6 October, 13 October
|
Invite only
Targeted
|
|---|
| Tuesday |
12.30pm to 2.30pm
|
Antenatal breastfeeding workshop
|
Third Tuesday of the month
|
Universal
Invite only
|
|---|
| Tuesday |
11:15am to 12:15pm
|
Toilet Training Workshop
|
Last Tuesday of the month
|
Universal
For 18 months to 4 years
|
|---|
| Tuesday |
1:30pm to 2pm
|
Play Plus
|
Every week
|
Targeted
Invite only
|
|---|
| Tuesday |
3pm to 4:30pm
|
Twilight Stay & Play
|
Every week
|
• Universal
During holidays, children under 11 can attend this session
|
|---|
| Wednesday |
9.30am to 5pm
|
8 to 12 month health review
|
Every week
|
Universal
Appointment only
|
|---|
| Wednesday |
9.30am to 5pm
|
0 to 5 appointment clinics
|
Every week
|
Universal
Appointment only
|
|---|
| Wednesday |
10am to 11:30am
|
Play and Connect
|
Every week
|
Targeted
Invite only
|
|---|
| Wednesday |
10.30am to 12pm
|
Neo-natal support group
|
Third Wednesday of the month
|
Universal
Invite only
|
|---|
| Wednesday |
11am to 12:30pm
|
Parents Forum Sewing
|
Every week
|
Call to book
Universal
|
|---|
| Wednesday |
12pm to 1:30pm
|
Sister Circle
|
Every week
|
Universal
|
|---|
| Wednesday |
1.30pm to 3pm
|
Play Plus
|
Every week
|
Targeted
Invite only
|
|---|
| Wednesday |
1.30pm to 3pm
|
Young Parents Group
|
First Wednesday of every month
|
Targeted
Invite only
|
|---|
| Wednesday |
1.30pm to 3pm
|
Little Talkers Workshop
|
Every week
|
Targeted
Invite only
|
|---|
| Thursday |
9.15am to 5pm
|
Newborn hearing clinic
|
Every week
|
Universal
Appointment only
|
|---|
| Thursday |
9.30am to 5pm
|
Healthy child start of life clinic
|
Every week
|
Universal
Appointment only
|
|---|
| Thursday |
10am to 11:30am
|
Play and Connect
|
Every week
|
Universal
Children up to 11 years
|
|---|
| Thursday |
1:30pm to 2:30pm
|
Growing Together
|
Every week
|
Invite only
Call to book
Targeted
Co-located
|
|---|
| Thursday |
2pm to 3:30pm
|
Pump loan group
|
Every week
|
Universal
Invite only
|
|---|
| Thursday |
2pm to 3:30pm
|
Play Plus
|
Every week
|
Targeted
Invite only
|
|---|
| Friday |
9:30am to 5pm
|
Midwife Clinic - Community Midwife Team
|
Every week
|
Universal
Appointment only
|
|---|
| Friday |
9:30am to 4pm
|
0 to 5 appointment clinics
|
Every week
|
Universal
Appointment only
|
|---|
| Friday |
9:30am to 11:30am
|
SEND Coffee Morning
|
Every week
|
Universal
For children with complex SENDneeds
|
|---|
| Friday |
10am to 11:30am
|
Active Stay and Play
|
Every week
|
Universal
|
|---|
| Friday |
2pm to 3pm
|
Sensory play for babies
*Last session of the month is a starting solids workshop
|
Every week
|
Universal
Pre-walkers only
|
|---|
| Friday |
2:30pm to 4pm
|
Home Learning Club
|
Term time
|
Call to book
Universal
|
|---|
| Saturday |
10am to 12pm
|
Family stay and play
|
Every week
|
Universal
Children up to 11 years can attend
|
|---|
| Saturday |
12:30pm to 2pm
|
Play Plus
|
Every week
|
Targeted
Invite only
|
|---|
Ocean Children and Family Centre (Whitehorse)
Whitehorse Road, E1 0ND
Tel: 020 7364 6605
Activities for children under 5
Autumn Term
1 September 2026 to 24 December 2026
Opening hours
- Monday to Friday: 9:15am to 5pm
You cannot join a session 30 minutes before the end
Ocean Children and Family Centre (Whitehorse) schedule
| Day | Time | Activity | Date(s) | Information |
|---|
| Monday |
9:30am to 5pm
|
3 to 4 months health review
|
Every week
|
Universal
Appointment only
|
|---|
| Monday |
10am to 11:30am
|
Communication Stay and Play
|
Every week
|
Universal
|
|---|
| Monday |
11:45am to 1:15pm
|
Parents Forum Gardening
|
Term time only
|
Universal
|
|---|
| Monday |
2pm to 3:30pm
|
Explore and Connect Stay and Play
|
Every week
|
Targeted
Invite only
|
|---|
| Tuesday |
9:30am to 12:30pm
|
2 to 2½ Year Health Review
|
Every week
|
Universal
Appointment only
|
|---|
| Tuesday |
9.30am to 12:30pm
|
Integrated 2 year review
|
Every week
|
Universal
Appointment only
|
|---|
| Tuesday |
10am to 12pm
|
Supporting Families Employment Advisor
|
Every week
|
Universal
Call to book
|
|---|
| Tuesday |
1pm to 5pm
|
0 to 5 appointment clinics
|
Every week
|
Universal
Appointment only
|
|---|
| Tuesday |
10am to 12pm
|
Bengali Antenatal Breastfeeding Workshop
|
Last Tuesday of the month
|
Universal
Invite only
|
|---|
| Tuesday |
2pm to 3:30pm
|
Play Plus
|
Every week
|
Invite only
Targeted
|
|---|
| Tuesday |
2pm to 3pm
|
Toilet Training Workshop
|
Last Tuesday of the month
|
Universal
|
|---|
| Wednesday |
10am to 11am
|
Sensory Play for Babies
* Last session of the month is a starting solids workshop
|
Every week
|
Universal
Pre-walkers only
|
|---|
| Wednesday |
1:30pm to 3pm
|
Play plus
|
Every week
|
Targeted
Invite only
|
|---|
| Wednesday |
1:30pm to 3pm
|
Little Talkers Workshop
|
Every week
|
Targeted
Invite only
|
|---|
| Thursday |
10am to 11pm
|
Get Ready for School
|
Every week
|
Universal
Children ages 12 month to 4 years
|
|---|
| Thursday |
10am to 11:30am
|
Childminders Group
|
Term time
|
Universal
For registered childminders only
|
|---|
| Thursday |
1:30pm to 3pm
|
Little Talkers
|
Every week
|
Universal
Invite only
|
|---|
| Thursday |
2pm to 3pm
|
Baby Massage
|
Every week
|
Universal
Call to book
|
|---|
| Friday |
9:30am to 12pm
|
Healthy child start for life clinic drop-in
|
Every week
|
Universal
|
|---|
| Friday |
9:30am to 12pm
|
Health Visitor Baby Weighing Drop-in Clinic
|
Every week
|
Universal
|
|---|
| Friday |
10am to 11:30am
|
Active Stay and Play
|
Every week
|
Universal
|
|---|
| Friday |
1:30pm to 3pm
|
Play Plus
|
Every week
|
Targeted
Invite only
|
|---|
| Friday |
1:30pm to 5pm
|
6 to 8 week health review
|
Every week
|
Universal
Appointment only
|
|---|
Ocean Children and Family Centre (Shadwell)
418 Cable Street, E1 0AF
Tel: 020 7364 1836
Activities for children under 5
Autumn Term
1 September 2026 to 1 December 2026
Opening hours
- Monday to Friday, 9:15am to 5pm
You cannot join a session 30 minutes before the end
Ocean Children and Family Centre (Shadwell) schedule
| Day | Time | Activity | Date(s) | Information |
|---|
| Tuesday |
10am to 11:30am
|
Communication Stay and Play
|
Every week
|
Universal
|
|---|
| Wednesday |
9:30am to 5pm
|
0 to 5 appointment clinics
|
Every week
|
Universal
Appointment only
|
|---|
| Thursday |
9:30am to 5pm
|
3 to 4 months health review
|
Every week
|
Universal
Appointment only
|
|---|
| Thursday |
10am to 11:30am
|
Baby feeding and wellbeing service drop-in
|
Every week
|
Universal
Mothers and female carers only
|
|---|
Wapping and Bigland Children and Family Centre
15 Richard Street, E1 2JP
Tel: 020 7364 6004
Activities for children under 5
Autumn Term
1 September 2026 to 24 December 2026
Opening hours
- Monday to Friday
9:15am to 5pm
You cannot join a session 30 minutes before the end
Wapping and Bigland Children and Family Centre schedule
| Day | Time | Activity | Dates(s) | Information |
|---|
| Monday |
9.15am to 5pm
|
Midwife clinic - Gateway midwife team
|
Every week
|
Targeted
Appointment only
|
|---|
| Monday |
9:15am to 10:30am
|
Get Ready for School –
Harry Gosling Primary address: Fairclough Street, E1 1NT
|
Term time only Starting from 21 September
|
Universal
For children 12 months to 4 years
|
|---|
| Monday |
11:30am to 12:30pm
|
Toilet Training Workshop
|
Last Monday of the month
|
Universal
For 18 months to 4years
|
|---|
| Monday |
2pm to 4pm
|
My Time 1 to 1 Support
|
Every week
|
Targeted
Invite only
|
|---|
| Tuesday |
9.30am to 5pm
|
0 to 5 appointment clinics
|
Every week
|
Universal
Appointment only
|
|---|
| Tuesday |
9:30am to 11:30am
|
Parents Forum Sewing
|
Term time
|
Call to book
Universal
|
|---|
| Tuesday |
2pm to 3pm
|
Sensory Play for Babies
* Last session of the month is a starting solids workshop
|
Every week
|
Universal
For pre-walkers only
|
|---|
| Wednesday |
9:30am to 5pm
|
0 to 5 appointment clinics
|
Every week
|
Universal
Appointment only
|
|---|
| Wednesday |
10am to 11:30am
|
Little talkers workshop
|
Every week
|
Targeted
Invite only
|
|---|
| Wednesday |
10am to 11:30am
|
Disabled Children Outreach Service CoffeebMorning
|
2 September,
9 September,
4 November,
2 December
|
Targeted
Drop-in
|
|---|
| Wednesday |
1:30pm to 3pm
|
Play Plus
|
Every week
|
Targeted
Invite only
|
|---|
| Wednesday |
1:30pm to 3:00pm
|
Little Talkers Workshop
|
Every week
|
Universal
|
|---|
| Thursday |
9.15am to 5pm
|
Midwife clinic - Community midwife team
|
Every week
|
Universal
Appointment only
|
|---|
| Thursday |
9:30am to 4pm
|
2 to 2½ Year Health Review
|
Every week
|
Universal
Appointment only
|
|---|
| Friday |
9.30am to 5pm
|
8 to 12 Months Health Review
|
Every week
|
Universal
Appointment only
|
|---|
| Friday |
10am to 11:30am
|
Communication Stay and Play
|
Every week
|
Universal
|
|---|
| Friday |
2pm to 3pm
|
Baby Massage
|
Every week
|
Universal
Call to book
For pre-crawlers only
|
|---|
| Friday |
3pm to 4pm
|
Starting Solids
|
First Friday of the Month
|
Invite only
Universal
|
|---|
Wapping One O’Clock Club
Wapping One O’Clock Club
Wapping Gardens, Tench Street, E1W 2QE
Tel: 020 7481 9321
Activities for children under 5
Summer Term
1 September 2026 to 24 December 2026
Opening hours
- Monday to Friday
9:15am to 5pm
You cannot join a session 30 minutes before the end
Wapping One O’Clock Club schedule
| Day | Time | Activity | Dates(s) | Information |
|---|
| Tuesday |
10am to 11:30am
|
Communication Stay and Play
|
Every week
|
Universal
|
|---|
| Tuesday |
10am to 11:30am
|
Active Stay and Play
|
Every week
|
Universal
|
|---|
| Thursday |
1:30pm to 3pm
|
Learning through Play
|
Every week
|
Universal
|
|---|
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