Working with Family and Community Hubs
Supporting families through story, language and shared literacy experiences.
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Read, Play, Create partners with family hubs and community settings to deliver inclusive, structured programmes that build communication, confidence and connection through books.
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Sessions are carefully designed to support early language development while creating welcoming, engaging experiences for families within community spaces.
HALF-TERM LITERACY ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMES
Structured, book-led programmes designed for holiday provision and community events.
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Each enrichment programme includes:
• A carefully selected high-quality focus text
• Immersive storytelling experiences
• Purposeful play to develop vocabulary and communication
• Opportunities for parent-child interaction
• Calm, inclusive delivery suitable for mixed ages and needs
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These sessions are ideal for:
• Family hub holiday provision
• Funded community programmes
• Early help initiatives
• Targeted engagement groups
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Programmes can be delivered as one-off events or as part of a block booking across the academic year.
A YEAR-ROUND PARTNERSHIP APPROACH
Read, Play, Create can work with hubs across the year to deliver consistent, themed literacy enrichment aligned to seasonal events and community priorities.
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Examples include:
• Autumn storytelling sessions
• Christmas literacy specials
• February half-term enrichment
• Easter and summer holiday programmes
• Themed book weeks or community events
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This allows hubs to offer families familiar, trusted provision throughout the year.
SEND & TARGETED SMALL GROUP SUPPORT
In addition to enrichment programmes, small-group sessions can be delivered.
These groups sessions are to support children who may benefit from:
• Additional language and communication support
• Structured storytelling opportunities
• Calm, predictable learning environments
• Sensory-informed literacy experiences
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Sessions are inclusive, carefully paced and designed to support a range of needs within community settings.
PARENT & CHILD LITERACY WORKSHOPS
Workshops designed to empower parents with practical strategies to support storytelling and language development at home.
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Sessions focus on:
• Encouraging a love of reading
• Building vocabulary through everyday play
• Strengthening parent-child interaction through books
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These workshops align with early intervention priorities and support family engagement goals.
OUR APPROACH
We understand that family hubs provide more than activities — they provide safe, welcoming spaces for connection and early support.
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All sessions are:
• Inclusive and accessible
• Calm and structured
• Focused on communication and confidence
• Adaptable to meet community priorities
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Reading sits at the heart of every session, ensuring experiences are both meaningful and purposeful.
DELIVERY & PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Suitable for mixed ages (approx. 0–7 years depending on session type)
• Delivered in partnership with hub staff
• Minimal preparation required from the setting
• Adaptable to suit funding criteria and attendance needs
Flexible pricing available upon enquiry, with options for block bookings and funded programmes.
About Vanessa
Delivered by Vanessa Rathmill — trained primary teacher and founder of Read, Play, Create.
With a background in education and a strong focus on early language development, sessions are designed to be structured, inclusive and supportive for families within community settings.
LET’S PLAN YOUR NEXT LITERACY PROGRAMME
Read, Play, Create works collaboratively with family hubs to design enrichment programmes that support community priorities and engage families throughout the year.
If you would like to explore how story-led literacy sessions could fit into your upcoming half-term or holiday provision, I would be delighted to plan this alongside you.
Please get in touch to begin the conversation.