These have been very challenging times for families with limited access to education, children’s centres and libraries. BookTrust has been working hard to reach children with books and support, especially disadvantaged children hardest hit by lockdown, so that they are able to engage in reading and stories. Reading can be...
We are really missing seeing our Home-Start families. It is therefore even more special when we receive photos from our families showing us what they have been up to during the last few weeks. And wow, they have been busy! It was especially lovely to see that the children had...
What is infant mental health? Infant mental health describes the social and emotional wellbeing and development of children in the earliest years of their life. It reflects whether children have the secure, responsive relationships that they need to thrive – First 1001days It is the term often used to describe...
Home-Start UK is committed to equality, inclusion and creating better lives for all families. We stand in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement protesting the horrific murder of George Floyd in the USA and stand with the Black community and other BAME communities against all forms of racism and...
Recent protests in support of the Black Lives Matter Movement across America and here in the UK are all over the news and many parents are wondering how to talk about the unrest with their children. However, it is important to acknowledge that conversations about race and racism should not...
We want to say a huge thank you to all 95 of our volunteers for everything they do. It’s been 11 weeks since we had to make significant changes to the way we support families and our volunteers have been so incredibly supportive, understanding and have adapted so well to...
Today, our brilliant Chair of Trustees, Maria smashed her 2.6 Challenge of running 5km every day for 26 days and raised over £4,000 for Home-Start Wandsworth in the process. What a fantastic achievement for someone who under her own admission hates running. Thank you so much Maria for not only...
We are all adjusting to a new, rather strange, way of life. This might feel difficult or stressful. Fortunately, there are lots of things that we can do to look after our own wellbeing and to help others who may need some extra support and care. The Five Ways framework...
All parents struggle at one time or another but there is no doubt that the Coronavirus pandemic is having a huge impact on family relationships. We are seeing more and more Home-Start families starting to struggle with their mental health. Reduced social interaction and additional money worries are leaving many...
An amazing thank you to Sarah Kerr and the local Wandsworth community for so generously putting together these gift bags for local vulnerable families. Every bag is filled with books, toys, activities and some practical items and a few treats. The bags have been donated to a number of local...
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