David Cameron has dismissed claims that a new scheme to teach parenting skills amount to a ‘nanny state’. Mums and dads in three pilot areas in England can get vouchers for parenting classes and will also have advice sent by email and text. Mother-of-two Kirstie Allsopp, who is also an ambassador for the parenting […]
I am an Ambassador for the wonderful charity Home Start and today I was delighted to have been invited to the lovely Kirstie Allsopp’s house (Location, Location, Location) as we were raising awareness for the wonderful charity’s campaign Reach The Child with some journalists www.reachthechild.org.uk When parents suffer tragedy and hardship, their young children can […]
Yesterday I did 26 radio interviews around the UK to help launch Home Start’s new campaign called Childhood Starts Now a very important campaign to change the lives of thousands of children in Britain today. HOW HOME-START HELPED A FAMILY ‘IN SHOCK’ AFTER A BEREAVEMENT Vanessa Bates, 40, from South Derbyshirewas left ‘shell-shocked’ after her […]
We all know the first few years of life are critical to a child’s development. It’s when the crucial milestones happen. That’s why Home-Start works hard to support parents when families are at breaking point, helping them create a safe, loving home environment to ensure that their children don’t miss out on the vital foundations […]
