Margaret Harrison CBE – Women’s History Month

Margaret Harrison CBE – Women’s History Month

Mar 4, 2026 | Home-Start

For Women’s History Month, we want to share with you the story of Margaret Harrison CBE (1938–2015). Her idea, Home-Start, which started in a Leicester home, changed the lives of millions of families around the world. Back in the early 1970s, Margaret was a full-time...
The Childhood Foundations – Raising Children

The Childhood Foundations – Raising Children

Jan 4, 2024 | Home-Start

The early years of our children’s lives are irreplaceable. Just as building a house depends on strong foundations, so do our children for early development. The strength of these childhood foundations can both lift and limit their growth. Building Blocks In...
Empowering Parents

Empowering Parents

Jan 4, 2024 | Home-Start

We know firsthand the power of empowering parents. Life isn’t always a walk in the park. Yet, when parents are empowered, families are more resilient, and children can thrive. Being a Parent Is Not Always Easy There is no such thing as the perfect parent. All we...
Early Intervention – Because Childhood Can’t Wait

Early Intervention – Because Childhood Can’t Wait

Jan 4, 2024 | Home-Start

A young child’s brain is like a little sponge, soaking in their experiences of the world around them. During their early years of life, their brain is hard at work, building a platform for learning, behaviour and health. In these critical years, if a baby or...
Earliest Years, Biggest Impact

Earliest Years, Biggest Impact

Oct 17, 2023 | Home-Start

We have all interacted with a young child or a baby; you may have had one or two. When spending any time with infants, their innocence is remarkable. The playfulness, naivety, sense of humour, openness to giving and receiving love and the magic and wonder of a young...
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