Secretary of State for Education Visit – November 2018

Secretary of State for Education Visit – November 2018

On Friday 16th November the Secretary of State for Education, Damian Hinds, visited Home-Start West Somerset to hear more about the roll out of two innovative projects the DfEd is funding. Home-Start West Somerset scores the lowest in the UK for Social Mobility, the area is remote, made more challenging by public services being cut …

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Home-Start Toy Boxes

Home-Start Toy Boxes

Some wonderful toy boxes have been sponsored by local businesses and organisations to be on display in public areas promoting our service in the local community.

HSWS Parent’s Sea Adventures

HSWS Parent’s Sea Adventures

Home-Start parents enjoyed 3 wonderful sessions trying out kayaking, Paddle boarding and Axe throwing, all with local organisation CHANNEL.

Gursey & Gumber Tots!

Gursey & Gumber Tots!

Two new weekly groups have started on Mondays for parents/carers, their babes and tots. There will be fun, support, play, story-start all in an informal setting. Refreshments provided. Gursey Tots – Monday 10am to 11.30am at Stogursey School. Gumber Tots – Monday 1.30pm to 3pm at Stogumber Village Hall.

Home-Start West Somerset Receives the Queens Award for Voluntary Services

Home-Start West Somerset Receives the Queens Award for Voluntary Services

Home-Start West Somerset have been honoured with the Queens Award for Voluntary Service this year. It is the highest award given to local volunteer groups across the UK recognising and celebrating the outstanding work by groups of volunteers in communities for the benefit of others. Clare Pound manager of Home Start West Somerset and Carol …

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