Homestart Family Groups – Stay and Play sessions for all the family

N.B Groups run during school term time only

Our Family Groups are a place where:

• Families can meet other families to talk, share ideas and find support.

• Children have a safe and stimulating place to play

• Parents can explore play and craft activities with their children.

• Children can enjoy a light snack and drink. We encourage children to sit at the table when eating and drinking for health and safety reasons, also to promote social skills

When at the group please:-

• Be aware of your child’s behaviour and safety – you are responsible for your child(ren) at all times.

• If you need to leave the room, please ask someone to look after your child(ren)

• Don’t smack! – Home Start encourages parents to use appropriate forms of discipline other than smacking, and can offer help and support with this.

• Don’t swear! – be aware that children are around and may be listening!

• Respect the no smoking policy of the venue.

Poorly Children

Sick children, children with infections such as conjunctivitis, chicken pox, head lice, flu like symptoms, sickness and diarrhoea should not be brought to Family Group, due to the risk of passing on infection to others within the Group.

If you are in doubt as to whether your child is well enough to attend please contact a member of Home-Start staff on 01924 251205 who will be able to advise you, all information will be kept strictly confidential.

Confidentiality

All information about families is treated by us as confidential unless it concerns the protection of children. We also ask that you respect confidentiality and keep any information shared within the Family Group.

Equal Opportunities

Home-Start values each individual and adheres to an Equal Opportunities Policy.

Please note:

If an issue arises within the group please don’t hesitate to speak to the group leaders or volunteers