Healthy Schools North Northants

Healthy Schools North Northants Committed to empowering schools to improve the health and wellbeing of pupils, staff and the community.

18/06/2026

✨ What’s on at the Hub? – Cooking on a Budget Workshop ✨

Looking for simple ways to cook healthy meals without stretching your budget? Bring the family along and learn together! 🍳🥕
Join us for a fun, hands-on cooking session for parents and children, where you’ll pick up practical tips, try new ideas, and build confidence in the kitchen.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Perfect for ages 2 and over
🍽️ All food provided – just come ready to cook and enjoy!
💡 You’ll learn:

How to make meals go further on a budget
Easy, family-friendly recipes
Healthy meal ideas and snack inspiration

🕛 12pm – 2pm | Tuesday 23rd June 2026
📍 Wellingborough Family Hub, Penrith Drive, NN8 3LX
💛 FREE session – booking required
📞 Call us: 01536 805244 (Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm)
🔗 Book your place or scan the QR code on the poster:
https://familyhubs.northnorthants.gov.uk/fh-wellingborough?dateFrom=2026-06-16&dateTo=2026-08-15&event=eventSchedule%7C70e4798b-2c6f-4382-9b58-634ae6b0d1c1%7C606250f3-17bd-4bcf-adcd-72bad9c1b71d%7Ctemplate-event-schedule%7CWellingborough+Family+Hub+-+Cooking+on+a+Budget+-+For+Parents+And+Children+

Come along, cook together, and take home ideas to make family meals healthier, easier, and more affordable! 🌈


16/06/2026

🌟 Save the dates! 🌟

Our FREE Active Families Fundays are back across North Northamptonshire this summer.

Join us for fun, activity, and family time at parks near you. All events run 12pm to 4pm and are open to everyone.
📍 Wednesday 5 August
West Glebe Park, Corby
📍 Wednesday 12 August
Castlefields Park, Wellingborough
📍 Wednesday 19 August
Spencer Park, Rushden
📍 Wednesday 26 August
North Park, Kettering

Expect activities to help you move more, plus arts, crafts, and plenty to enjoy together.
👉 More details coming soon – keep an eye out!


North Northamptonshire Active Communities
North Northamptonshire Active
North Northamptonshire Council
Public Health North Northamptonshire
Oakland Foundation

16/06/2026

✨ Wren Spinney School is hosting the very first SEN Festival in Kettering ✨

In partnership with Official Kettering Rugby Football Club, this event will bring the community together for a fun‑filled, inclusive celebration for children and young people with SEND, their families, and supporters.

📅 Saturday 27th June 2026
⏰ 11am – 3pm
📍 Kettering Rugby Club, Waverley Road, Kettering, NN15 6NT

Expect activities, smiles, and a strong sense of community!

💙 Save the date, spread the word, and support something truly special for the local SEND community.

PLEASE SHARE WITH FAMILIES...FREE Vaccinations for School Years 8–13 Vaccinations help keep people healthy, safe, and pr...
16/06/2026

PLEASE SHARE WITH FAMILIES...
FREE Vaccinations for School Years 8–13
Vaccinations help keep people healthy, safe, and protected from serious illnesses.
These free clinic’s are a quick and easy way to get up to date - no appointment needed.
*These are additional community sessions; children will still be offered HPV in school
(year 😎. Each school will have, or have had, a date allocated between Easter and the
summer holidays.
All clinics run from 10am – 2pm
Clinic dates & locations:
• 13th June – Oundle Family Hub, Glapthorn Road, PE8 4JA
• 20th June – Wellingborough Family Hub, Penrith Drive, NN8 3XL
• 27th June – Rushden Family Hub, Newton Road, NN10 0JB
• 11th July – Kettering Family Hub, Montagu Street, NN16 8RX
]Available vaccinations:
• MMR
• HPV
• Tetanus, Diphtheria & Polio
• Meningitis ACWY (School Years 9–13 only)
Not sure if your child is up to date?
This can be checked on the day, or you can call
0800 170 7055 in advance.
For more information about the vaccines and translated materials, please visit:
https://www.icnorthamptonshire.org.uk/childhood-imms

13/06/2026

BRAND NEW Thriving In Life Drop-In in Desborough!

Drop-In and chat to us with whatever is on your mind. We can support you with:
🍎Healthy Choices - e.g. sleep, diet, va**ng, puberty
📚Future Decisions - e.g. education and work options, finances, independent living
🧠Feelings & Stress - e.g. anxiety, low mood, bullying, school worries
🫂Healthy Relationships - e.g. family issues, sexual health, friendships, contraception

📍Desborough Leisure Centre, Ironwood Ave, Desborough, Kettering, NN14 2JJ
🗓Starting on Thursday 2nd July and continuing the 1st Thursday of every month!
⏰3:30pm-5pm
😀 For anyone aged 11-19

All support is confidential and judgement free!

PLEASE SHARE WITH FAMILIES...FREE Vaccinations for School Years 8–13 Vaccinations help keep people healthy, safe, and pr...
12/06/2026

PLEASE SHARE WITH FAMILIES...
FREE Vaccinations for School Years 8–13
Vaccinations help keep people healthy, safe, and protected from serious illnesses.
These free clinic’s are a quick and easy way to get up to date - no appointment needed.
*These are additional community sessions; children will still be offered HPV in school
(year 8). Each school will have, or have had, a date allocated between Easter and the
summer holidays.
All clinics run from 10am – 2pm
Clinic dates & locations:
• 13th June – Oundle Family Hub, Glapthorn Road, PE8 4JA
• 20th June – Wellingborough Family Hub, Penrith Drive, NN8 3XL
• 27th June – Rushden Family Hub, Newton Road, NN10 0JB
• 11th July – Kettering Family Hub, Montagu Street, NN16 8RX
]Available vaccinations:
• MMR
• HPV
• Tetanus, Diphtheria & Polio
• Meningitis ACWY (School Years 9–13 only)
Not sure if your child is up to date?
This can be checked on the day, or you can call
0800 170 7055 in advance.
For more information about the vaccines and translated materials, please visit:
https://www.icnorthamptonshire.org.uk/childhood-imms

Reminder‼️Book your place now on one of our evidence collection sessions for the Healthy Schools Bronze Award coming up ...
11/06/2026

Reminder‼️
Book your place now on one of our evidence collection sessions for the Healthy Schools Bronze Award coming up next week📅

This is an opportunity for schools who are currently completing the Bronze Healthy Schools Award to dedicate some time to input evidence for all areas of the award.

For more information and to book onto the event please visit:
Session 1: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1986190282602?aff=oddtdtcreator

Session 2: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1986190668757?aff=oddtdtcreator

⭐ Congratulations to Corby Technical School ⭐We are pleased to recognise Corby Technical School on achieving their Healt...
05/06/2026

⭐ Congratulations to Corby Technical School ⭐

We are pleased to recognise Corby Technical School on achieving their Healthy Schools Bronze Award. This accomplishment reflects the school’s commitment to promoting health and wellbeing across the whole school community.

A special acknowledgement goes to Emma Toye and Danielle Eddy, whose dedication and leadership have been instrumental in securing this award for the school.

This achievement marks an important step in the Healthy Schools journey, and we look forward to supporting Corby Technical School as they continue to build on this success.

Well done to all involved on this well-deserved recognition. 👏

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