Abbey Sure Start

About this service

Abbey Sure Start is a local early years project supporting expectant parents and families with children under four who live in its Newtownabbey catchment area. The service offers a free range of programmes designed to support children’s physical, emotional, intellectual and social development in the early years. It works in partnership with statutory, voluntary and community services and encourages parents to get involved from pregnancy onwards. For families who want help with early development, routine, confidence, connection or preparing children for the next stage, it offers practical and welcoming support close to home.

How they can help you

They provide free early years programmes and family support to help children under four get the strongest possible start.

What to expect

Friendly early years support, family programmes and practical help designed around young children and parents.

What to bring

You may be asked for basic family and postcode details when registering.

Who it's for

Expectant parents and families with children under four living in the Abbey Sure Start catchment area.

Getting support

Eligibility

Families must live within the Abbey Sure Start catchment area, which includes Abbey, Cloughfern, Coole, Dunanney, Monkstown, Whitehouse, Valley, Carnmoney 1, Glengormley 2 and Mossley 2.

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Check the service website for current programmes, registration and session times.

Referral requirements

You can contact this service directly without a referral.

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