Advice and support for parents
Advice and support
Advice and support for families, including SEND support. Advice and support for families, including SEND support.
Events and activities
Family‑friendly events and activities across Westmorland and Furness for children, young people, and families.
Learning zone
Free online learning workshops and courses for you to access in your own time.
Youth hub
A central space for young people in Westmorland and Furness to find support, get involved, and make their voices heard.
SEND Local Offer
Everything to do with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) for children, young people (up to the age of 25 years) and their parents and carers.
Best Start Family Hubs
Family Help news
Supporting families across Westmorland and Furness with:
- updates
- guides
- newsletters
- resources
Events and activities timetable
Play Space at Barrow Library
A parent and carer led session, a safe space for you to come and play and interact with your child.
50 things to do before you're 5
Discover 50 fun, low-cost activities to enjoy with your child before they turn five, designed to spark learning, creativity, and family time.
Baby weigh station
There are scales at Barrow Library and Walney Library for self-weighing your baby.
Available each day during Library opening times, no booking required.