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Broxburn Family Centre is located in the Kirkhill area of
Broxburn (SIMD 4) and also serves adjacent areas of
Children/
Uphall (SIMD 1 & 2). It is the base for our Early Years, Young People Adults
Families, and Adult Work, with two large playrooms and a
quiet space.

Our
Activities (Outputs) Reach The Difference We Make

Play Babies 73 infants Playbabies continues to grow steadily,
This is a sensory play session 73 adults driven by strong partnership with
especially for pre-walkers with a new Health teams and increased word of
theme each week. It offers babies the mouth. Health Visitor attendance and
chance to explore colours, textures, on-site baby weighing has enhanced
and get messy while parents can the holistic support provided to new
play and connect with their babies parents who are able to strengthen
and meet other new parents. their relationship with their babies and
other parents.

Wee Stay and Play 27 children Families can engage in whole-family
This is a smaller, referral-based stay 27 adults play in a more intimate setting,
and play session designed for enabling tailored support and
families requiring additional support personal engagement. It can be a
who may struggle in larger groups. platform for families to attend larger
sessions.

Stay and Play 86 children Participation in Stay and Play has
This is our core drop-in session and 81 adults surged, reflecting increased
primary point of contact for new community demand. It supports

families. It offers a range of open- intergenerational play and
ended indoor and outdoor play relationships between children and
activities. adults.

Adult Activity Sessions 12 adults Our Adult Activity Sessions allow adults
Offers adult only activity sessions, 8 children time without their children to focus on
often out and about in the their own physical and mental health,
community. Children stay on-site making it easier for them to manage
with staff and benefit from their own wellbeing, and in turn their
supportive play environments. children’s wellbeing. The children’s
activities help them to build secure
attachments.

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