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Home Start Groups

Taking elements of Home-Start's "Big Hopes, Big Futures" Programme, our support offers a range of strategies to encourage and develop a positive, fun and engaging environment.

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About Home Start Groups

Groups are aimed at pre-school children aged 2–4, with the overall aim that children will show an increased ability to focus, listen and communicate, improve physical development, build resilience and coping skills, and be better prepared for early years education.


Our groups take elements of Home-Start's "Big Hopes, Big Futures" Programme, offering a range of strategies to encourage and develop a positive, fun and engaging environment for children and their families.

What We Offer

Term Time Only – Stay & Play


Wigglers to Wanderers


Baby Yoga


Our Stay & Play sessions provide a welcoming space for parents and carers to engage with their pre-school children through structured play, creative activities, and social interaction. Sessions are designed to build school readiness and strengthen parent-child bonds.

Who Can Join

Home Start Groups are open to families with pre-school children aged 2–4.


  • Stay & Play sessions during term time

  • Activities designed to build school readiness

  • A fun, engaging environment for children and their families

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Join Our Groups

Our Home Start Groups offer a welcoming space for families with pre-school children. Join us for fun, engaging activities that help your child build the skills they need for a great start in education.

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