The aim of School Start was to target children starting school who needed to make up for time missed in early years settings due to the lockdowns. We approached early years settings, Health visitors and some schools for referrals. Thanks to funding from West Somerset Opportunity Area we were able to focus on individual families, …
The Home-Start West Somerset team had a day out in Serendipity, Watchet. We had a very special day together painting pots, Christmas tree decorations, plus a lot of drinking tea, catching up and chatting. Team days are very important to us at Home-Start, some time out away from our often-stressful work to spend some quality …
On Saturday 12th June, on the Home-Start fore court was our lovely sunny plant sale. We enjoyed a steady flow of customers, Many thanks to Colin for coordinating the event and to Penny and Liz for their help on the day! Thank you also to Jackie who helped with advertising on the day and to …
Not only we have we spent the last week celebrating the ongoing work, generosity and commitment of all our volunteers, in so many various capacities. We have also had the pleasure of welcoming are new cohort of home visiting volunteers, we are all really excited to get them started and matched with families around West …
It’s been a pleasure to support so many expectant parents on their pregnancy and birth journeys. We recognise the last year or so has been even more difficult for expectant parents. Here are some personal accounts of experiences of pregnancy birth and parenting during the pandemic. Kim’s Story I’ll never forget having a baby in …