‘Support from Home-Start is tremendous, they are always available for advice and support. The coordinators are very caring who treat all volunteers and families with a great deal of respect’ – Pat, Home-Start Volunteer

We have two courses starting in April 2020! One course in South Manchester and one in North Manchester

SOUTH MANCHESTER: There will be a course starting in on Friday 24th April, 9.30am-2.30pm, in Wythenshawe at Benchill Children’s Centre, 22 Lyndene Rd, Manchester, M22 4PZ. The course will run once a week for 6 weeks with a break for bank holiday and half term.

NORTH MANCHESTER: There will be a course starting on Thursday 30th April, 9.30am-2.30pm, in Cheetham at Woodville Resource Centre, Shirley Road, Manchester, M8 0NE. The course will run once a week for 6 weeks with a break for half term.

To apply please email info@homestartmcr.org.uk or call 0161 721 4493

Please see below for session content.

	Session content
Week 1	– Welcome – Introduction to Home-Start – Meeting the Needs of families – The Home-Start Relationship
Week 2	– Understanding the Needs of Families/1000 days – Getting started as a Volunteer – Support and Supervision – Commitment and Boundaries – Keeping Safe
Week 3	– Values & attitudes – Confidentiality – Listening Skills
Week 4	– Safeguarding
Week 5	Domestic Abuse awareness Mental Health awareness
Week 6	– Family life – ACES – Graduation