“ We have been bringing our daughter to Stay and Play since she was just walking at 1½. She’s now nearly 3. In Banbury there’s not really many places to go during the week, in between nursery and we like to come here, especially as there is an indoor and outdoor space. The staff are friendly too. Whenever we call up, someone friendly will always answer the phone. My daughter enjoys the singing and the toys here, she knows the songs at nursery from coming to the Stay and Play. This group is also good because it’s bi-lingual and my wife can talk to others who speak the same language. L is now going to nursery and the Stay and Play was a great step for her. Coming to Stay and Play, she learnt about nursery rhymes, colours and numbers.’’

“When I explained how Home-Start works mum was very interested and was keen to explore more. I am glad Home-Start were able to support her at a very tricky time, and they have played a big role in how she feels now about accessing groups and activities with her child. As a service we did not see her child for many weeks as he was part of the neonatal outreach team – I have reminded them of the wider community support available and encouraged them to remind parents that support such as Home-Start is available, for support at home as a starting point, and to remind parents so they can ask more about it when they feel they are ready.”