Henry Healthy Start programme

The Henry Healthy Start programme is a free 8-week course and series of workshops for parents and carers, led by trained local Henry facilitators.

The programme is perfect for families looking to create a healthier, happier lifestyle together. It covers a range of topics including:

• wellbeing
• family routines
• healthy eating and mealtimes
• physical activity
• screen time
• sleep
• behaviour management
• positive parenting strategies

Henry is a popular 8-week free fun programme designed to give babies and young children a good start and to help the whole family to adopt a healthier lifestyle. It supports families in changing habits and achieving healthier ways of living that work for them.

Each session begins with family time, followed by parent time, during which parents and carers explore the topic of the week. Participating families receive the Henry toolkit and supporting materials, as well as links to other organisations and services working across Leicester.

We can't wait to welcome you to a Henry course or workshop.

The programme is open to any parent or carer who lives in Leicester and has at least one child aged between 0-12 months.

Henry 8-week courses

Choose from one of the following courses:

• Venue: New Parks CYPFC
• Course facilitator: Heads Up
• Sessions times: Wednesdays - 12.30pm to 2.30pm
• Session dates:
  • Session 1: 27 August 2025
  • Session 2: 3 September 2025
  • Session 3: 10 September 2025
  • Session 4: 17 September 2025
  • Session 5: 24 September 2025
  • Session 6: 1 October 2025
  • Session 7: 8 October 2025
  • Session 8: 15 October 2025

• Venue: Highfields CYPFC
• Course facilitator: Leicester Mammas
• Sessions times: Friday - 10am to 12noon
• Session dates:
  • Meet the facilitator by telephone call will take place before course commences.
  • Session 1: 12 September 2025
  • Session 2: 19 September 2025
  • Session 3: 26 September 2025
  • Session 4: 3 October 2025
  • Session 5: 10 October 2025
  • Session 6: 17 October 2025
  • Session 7: 24 October 2025
  • Session 8: 31 October 2025

You can sign up for the 8-week course.

• Book your place - Henry Healthy Start 8-week course

The Henry frequently asked questions may answer any queries you have.  You can also view the Henry website for further information. 

If you have any further queries about Henry please email henry.leicester@leicester.gov.uk.  Alternatively, you may wish to contact one of the partners:

• Heads up - hello@headsup.leicester.org.uk
• Leicester Mammas - leicestermammas@gmail.com