Outreach
What is the Outreach Service?
Tameside Family Hubs Outreach service supports parents and carers of children aged Birth-5 years.
Our Outreach workers help families:
- Access suitable childcare, including Early Learning for 2-year-olds
- Connect with local services and family focused support in their community.
Access to high quality childcare plays an important role in children’s readiness for school at 5years and helps parents to participate in their own activity, education, or training.
Help with Childcare and Funding
There are a range of childcare options available depending on your family circumstances. Our team can guide you through what you may be entitled to
FREE Childcare for 2-Year- Olds
Families with 2-year-olds may be eligible for 15 hours of free childcare through the Early Learning for 2’s government initiative (From the term after your child turns two). Eligibility criteria apply
Could you be eligible!- contact the team!
E-mail : outreachreferrals@tameside.gov.uk Telephone : 0161 342 5197
Childcare for Working Families
Working families may be eligible for funded childcare from 9 months old.
Scan the QR to check your eligibility
Universal Offer for 3-Year-Olds
All children aged 3 years and above are entitled to 15 hours of funded childcare per week
How We Can Help
Our Outreach team can support you with:
- Understanding your childcare options
- Knowing when and how to apply
- Checking eligibility
- Completing application forms
- Arranging and attending visits to nursery or childminders
Finding childcare in Tameside
- Contact the Family Information Service (FIS) Telephone 0161 342 4260
- The Outreach team will contact families eligible for Early Learning for 2’s
- Visit the Best Start in Life Parent Hub for more information
Community Support
We can support families to feel connected to their local area- especially those who may feel isolated or are new to Tameside
We can help to:
- Register with your local family hub, and access to activities
- Find local community activities including libraries and greenspaces
- Access the Bookstart Programme
- Connect with support services such as; Home-Start, Home Learning or Early Help
Refer a family (For Professionals)
Professionals can refer families who may benefit from:
- Childcare support
- Help accessing Family Hubs
- Connections to community services