HENRY in Leeds

HENRY is a universal offer to all parents and carers, enabling a healthy, happy childhood.

HENRY programmes

The programmes run Monday to Friday, usually on the same day and time each week, for 8 sessions and there is no cost to take part.

Sessions are relaxed, friendly and designed to fit into real family life. Families who take part will also receive a free HENRY toolkit full of resources and practical tips to help you along the way.

HENRY programmes explore key themes such as:

• understanding your child’s needs, their feelings, and their behaviours
• strategies to manage a child’s behaviour
• looking after yourself as a parent
• family lifestyle habits and physical activity
• health eating, portion sizes and food labelling
• mealtimes
• being active together as a family
• increasing parental confidence and celebrating success within the family

HENRY is ideal for any family who would like to find out how they can become healthier and happier together.

Parent and carer testimonials

I really enjoyed meeting new people and engaging with others. It has been a positive session for me and it has changed how I will talk to my children with more empathy and feel like I have a much more positive outlook moving forward. We will also have more family meal times, and l will talk with more empathy.”

Leeds parent, HENRY 5 to 12, 2024

We started eating more fruit and vegetables, and I now involve my child in cooking. I feel more confident as a parent now too.”

Leeds parent, HENRY 5 to 12, 2025

HENRY: Healthy Families offers in Leeds

1.  'Right from the Start' programme (0 to 5)

This programme is for parents/carers who have a child within the family home aged 0 to 5 years.

Programmes are delivered in children’s centre across Leeds.

This programme includes topics that will support the best start in life for your child such as early nutrition, playing together, screen time battles, and bedtime struggles.

You can find out more or sign up:

• on eventbrite
• by contacting Single Point of Access (SPA) 0113 843 5683
• through your local children’s centre
• with a 0-19 PHINS practitioner

2. Growing Up Programme (5 to 12)

This programme is for families with at least 1 child aged 5 to 12.

It is delivered in schools and community organisations.

Any family can attend a programme, even if your child does not attend where the programme will be held.  This programme features topics and support that will help you as your child grows older such as body image, children growing older, setting boundaries and looking after your child’s teeth.

You can find out more or sign up by:

• visiting the HENRY Parent Programme page on the School Wellbeing website
• emailing our team: HENRY5-12@leeds.gov.uk