We have been blown away by the generosity of our local parenting community with families rallying to support other families in need. We would like to say a special thank you to local Mum Joanna who kindly bought this fabulous table and chair for one of our families. After seeing...
On Friday, the team were pounding the streets of Wandsworth, delivering the craft activity packs to all of our families. Thank you to Great bakes for donating the delicious brownies which we added to the packs, they went down a storm. We have received so many pictures of the children playing...
Book Trust have lined up some fantastic events to enjoy on Friday. All you need to do is stay in your PJ’s, go to the Pyjamarama festival page from 9:30am and have tons of fun!...
Maria Kinsella, our brilliant Chair of Trustees has set herself an almighty challenge. She is running 5km every day for 26 days as part of the 2.6 Challenge, raising vital funds for Home-Start. As lockdown enters a second month, more and more of our families are beginning to struggle, especially...
It’s now been five weeks since the government issued strict guidance to stay at home in an attempt to fight the Coronavirus. The last month has been incredibly difficult for everyone but especially those already suffering with poor mental health, physical illness and financial hardship. More and more of our...
Be a home hero. We are seeing social distancing and isolation placing enormous strain on families, especially those already suffering with poor mental health, physical illness and financial hardship. We are adapting as quickly as we can to the ever changing situation and the needs of our families, offering both...
In an open letter, Peter Grigg, CEO of Home-Start UK has outlined why Home-Start needs support in response to the Coronavirus outbreak. For us here at Home-Start Wandsworth, we remain as committed as ever to supporting families during these difficult times. The practical and emotional demands of parenthood are challenging...
Why play is important. Play is very important for a child’s development for it is one of the main ways in which children learn. Through the power of play, young children may develop their language and communication skills, emotional literacy and resilience. A child’s imagination is nurtured through play and...
Feeling the strain It’s now been four weeks since schools and nurseries closed and many parents are beginning to feel the strain. Even the most creative parents amongst us will eventually run dry on ideas. Living in London, many of us do not have gardens and with current restrictions on...
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health have created a poster giving advice to parents and carers on where to access help when a child is unwell or injured during the Coronavirus...
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