Peaslake Family Hub
Peaslake Family Hub Online
Friendly Support, Local Events & Advice for Families
Set within the grounds of our newly designed Nursery garden, the Peaslake Family Hub offers a calm, welcoming space for families. The cosy cabin provides room for small group learning, quiet gatherings, and relaxed sessions such as mummy and baby coffee mornings—supporting connection, community, and comfort.
Whether visiting in person or exploring online, the Peaslake Family Hub is here to make family life feel a little more connected—and a lot more supported.
What’s On at Peaslake Family Hub
We’re just getting started, so things are small and simple for now — but we’d love to welcome you in. Our early events include relaxed drop-ins, stay-and-play sessions, and friendly parent catch-ups.
It’s a space to connect, ask questions, or just have a cuppa. More to come as we grow!
Details of our next event will be shared on our Facebook page.
We’d love to hear from you!
Our Family Hub is here for you – whether you’re looking for friendly advice, want to know more about our events, or are interested in hire options. Just pop your details in the form below and our team will be happy to help.
Parenting Support
Raising children comes with challenges, and you're not alone. Whether you're navigating sleepless nights, toddler tantrums, school issues or teenage transitions, we’re here to help. Access tips, resources and local support services to help you feel more confident and connected in your parenting journey.
Surrey County Council parenting courses and advice
Parenting courses and services offering parents information, support and advice.
Home-Start Guildford
Provide free and confidential support to parents who are struggling to cope with a variety of challenging circumstances
https://hsguildford.org.uk/support/
Families First Guildford
Families First Guildford is the coordination of Early Help services within the borough of Guildford. Guildford Nursery School leads Families First Guildford.
https://www.familiesfirstguildford.com/services/parenting-support/
Surrey Family Mediation Services
Provides assistance to those dealing with the breakdown of a family relationship, including contact arrangements for children, living arrangements
Physical Health
Your family’s physical wellbeing matters. From pregnancy to nutrition, routine check-ups to managing long-term conditions, this section connects you with trusted advice and services to help everyone stay active, healthy and well.
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust – Maternity & Pregnancy Care
A high‑quality local maternity service providing antenatal and postnatal check-ups, diet and exercise advice, health screenings, and vaccinations. Your midwife supports everything from healthy pregnancy planning to birth preparation and newborn nutrition.
Best for: Expectant families seeking complete, evidence-based pregnancy care.
Website: https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/your-pregnancy-care/
Surrey Child and Family Health (0–19 NHS Community Service)
This comprehensive NHS service supports families from pregnancy through adolescence. It includes health visiting (new-born check-ups), well‑baby drop-ins, school nursing, immunisations, dietetics, physiotherapy, audiology, continence support, and more.
Best for: Routine health checks, developmental support, therapy, and advice for children up to age 19.
Website: https://surreychildandfamily.co.uk
Surrey Healthy Surrey – Healthy Families & Lifestyle Support
A holistic resource that offers guidance on childhood nutrition and healthy weight, adult and children’s weight management, smoking cessation, vaccinations, health checks, and long‑term condition support.
Best for: Families wanting to improve diet, activity levels or access free NHS Health Checks (ages 40–74) via local pharmacies.
Website: https://www.healthysurrey.org.uk/children-and-families
Mental Health
Emotional wellbeing is just as important as physical health. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or just need someone to talk to, you’ll find guidance and links to free, confidential mental health support for both children and adults.
Mindworks Surrey – Parent & Carer Support
What they provide: Free online and in-person mental health support for children and their families. Offers workshops, drop-ins, peer groups, and self-help resources.
Best for: General parenting support, anxiety, low mood, neurodiversity, and early mental health concerns.
Website: https://www.mindworks-surrey.org
Bereavement
Losing someone close can be heartbreaking. Whether you're supporting a grieving child or coping with your own loss, we offer compassionate guidance and resources to help you through. You're not alone.
Cruse Bereavement Support – South West Surrey Branch
Cruse offers a compassionate, non-judgmental space for individuals and families coping with grief. Their trained volunteers provide one-to-one emotional support either face-to-face, over the phone, or via Zoom. They work with adults, children, and young people, helping them gently process loss at their own pace.
What they offer: Individual grief support for all ages, including children and teenagers.
Best for: Families looking for tailored, personal bereavement care within their local community.
Website: https://www.cruse.org.uk
Jigsaw (South East)
Jigsaw is a dedicated child bereavement charity supporting families across Surrey. Their warm and understanding team works directly with parents and children following the death of a loved one. They offer resources, group support, and helpline guidance to help children find their words and feelings.
What they offer: Child-focused bereavement support, telephone helpline, activity days, school support.
Best for: Families with young children looking for age-appropriate ways to understand and express grief.
Website: https://www.jigsawsoutheast.org.uk
Winston’s Wish – National Childhood Bereavement Charity
Winston’s Wish provides expert, trauma-informed grief support to children and young people through therapy, creative resources, online chat, and family programmes. Their friendly team helps children navigate grief with care, helping them remember, reflect, and move forward with hope.
What they offer: Free family helpline, 1:1 therapy, school support, and activity guides for grieving children.
Best for: Families seeking expert-led grief support and resources for children of all ages, especially 5+.
Website: https://www.winstonswish.org
Domestic Abuse
Everyone deserves to feel safe at home. If you or someone you know is experiencing controlling, threatening, or violent behaviour, help is available. This section offers confidential advice, local and national support services, and practical steps to protect yourself and your family.
Victim Support – Surrey
They walk beside you through every step—offering calm, caring guidance when life feels overwhelming.
Support they provide: Free, confidential emotional support and practical help for victims of all types of domestic abuse.
Assistance understanding rights, accessing compensation, and managing the court process.
Support for families, including children, throughout and beyond legal proceedings
Website: www.victimsupport.org.uk
Women’s Aid – Guildford & Surrey
A safe haven where women and children can begin to heal, grow stronger, and rebuild with dignity.
Support they provide: Helpline referrals, one-to-one emotional support, and advice specifically for women and children.
Community outreach, awareness-raising sessions, and links to safe housing services.
Resources and training for schools and professionals.
Website: https://www.womensaid.org.uk/information-support/
Male Survivors: The ManKind Initiative
Quietly powerful support for men facing abuse—because strength also means seeking help.
Support they provide: Confidential helpline and online resources.
Support navigating housing, legal, and emotional challenges.
Advocacy and awareness for male victims nationwide.
Website: www.mankind.org.uk
Children: NSPCC
Champions for children’s safety, offering comfort, guidance, and a voice when it's needed most.
Support they provide: Childline: 24/7 helpline for children.
Therapeutic services and school programmes.
Resources and advice for parents and carers.
Website: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/support-for-parents/
Education & SEND Support
Every child deserves the right support to thrive in their education. Whether your child has special educational needs or disabilities (SEND), or you're looking for guidance on school placements, learning plans, or extra help — we’re here to support you. Find information, local services, and advice.
Surrey’s Local Offer
If your child (0–25) has special educational needs or disabilities (SEND), Surrey’s Local Offer is here to help. It brings together support for education, health, care, and activities—all in one place.
You’re not alone. Find the help you need, when you need it.
https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/children/support-and-advice/local-offer/parents-and-carers
SEND Advice Surrey (IAS Service)
This is a free, confidential advice service for any parent or carer of a child or young person aged 0–25 with SEND. They can help you understand your rights, the SEND process, and options available—including things like EHC plans, school choices, and appeals. Friendly and approachable, they’re a helpful first call if you’re unsure where to start.
Website: https://www.sendadvicesurrey.org.uk/
Local Baby & Toddler Groups
Looking to connect with other parents and carers in your area? Our local baby and toddler groups offer a warm, welcoming space to play, chat, and build friendships. From sensory play to stay-and-play mornings, find out what’s happening near you.
Peaslake Baby & Toddler Group
When: 2nd Thursday of each month, 9:30–11:30 am
Where: Peaslake Village Hall
Join us for a cosy and friendly stay-and-play with toys, crafts, storytime and music. A relaxed space where little ones play and parents enjoy tea, cake and connection.
Holmbury Toddlers
When: One Friday morning each month (check Facebook for dates)
Where: Holmbury Village Hall
A joyful village group offering play, crafts, snacks and storytime—with fun seasonal extras like egg hunts! Warm, welcoming and great for making local friends.
Little Bears Music
When: Weekly , Tuesdays in Peaslake 9.40am (no need to book)
Where: Peaslake Free School
Interactive music sessions for ages 0–4 led by a trained music therapist. Singing, movement and instruments make this a delightful way to learn and bond.
Pebble Rhymetime – Cranleigh Library
When: Fridays, 10:30–11:00 am (Best to book)
Where: Cranleigh Library
Enjoy nursery rhymes, action songs and percussion in a calm and welcoming environment. A monthly inclusive session is also available for children with SEND.
Wild Tots at Knowle Park
When: Wednesdays, 10:00–11:00 am (term-time, best to book)
Where: Knowle Park, Cranleigh
This outdoor parent-and-toddler group offers nature play, messy fun, seasonal crafts and singing—all in a beautiful, natural setting. A fantastic midweek adventure!