Training Changes Lives

Can Training Change Lives?

A training course can be one of the factors that leads people to change their lives. The right type of training at the right time can make us start thinking about opportunities. Here is an example of how a volunteer training course contributed to changing the life of Sasha Alexander.

A Volunteer’s story …
I recently moved out of London leaving behind family and close friends and quitting my much loved career in the cosmetics industry. I moved to Hastings and after the birth of my son I went along to my local Children’s Centre. When I first walked into the Centre ... Read More »

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Engaging with the Community

Children’s Centres offer fantastic services and support. However, it can sometimes be difficult to encourage families to use them. Some parents are prevented from making use of Children’s Centre services because of barriers such as language, depression, perceptions, lack of confidence, location, unaware the services are for them etc.

Here are 50 great ideas to break down the barriers and make it easier for such families to start using your Children’s Centre

1. Make a DVD about the Children’s Centre
2. Produce a fact sheet for local providers explaining what a Children’s Centre is
3. Offer taster sessions for parents

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Sure Start Conference

Did you know there is a conference every year in London dedicated to Sure Start?

This year it is going to be held on 24th September. As Sure Start Children’s Centre specialists working across the country we will be there and would love you to come and say hello. If you would like information please ... Read more.