Sure Start - Colin (Belfast)

Colin Sure Start is a locally based programme working with parents and children under the age of four. Our main focus is to value and support all children aged 0-4 and their families by providing free services, activities and programmes that focus on early education, health, family support and play development. Our vision is to reach out to families with children aged 0-4 years…laying foundations, creating opportunities and working in partnership to give every child the best possible start in life. The aims of Sure Start are to complement the work of existing local services and provide young families with advice on where to go and who to speak to, if they have more specialised needs or problems. The ongoing support that Sure Start provides can help to make sure that children flourish both at home and when they go to school. Sure Start aims to improve the ability to learn, health and social development of the children that use its services. The Sure Start programme is supported by a number of key principles: • To coordinate, streamline and add value to existing services for young children and their families in local communities • To involve parents • To avoid stigma • To ensure lasting support • To be sensitive to local families’ needs • To promote the participation of all local families Sure Start work is focused on six high outcomes to ensure children are: • Being healthy • Enjoying learning and achieving • Living in safety and with stability • Living in a society which respects their rights • Experiencing economic and environmental wellbeing • Contributing positively to community and society Colin Sure Start broadly delivers two types of service in the local community; Early Years Services and Family Services. Within each of these areas we offer a diverse range of programmes, activities and support that families can avail of: • Sure Start Developmental Programme for Two Year Olds • Parent and Toddler Groups • Parenting Programmes • Antenatal Support • Postnatal Support • Breastfeeding Support Group • Parenting Support • Outreach Home Visiting • Additional Needs Service • Fathers Service • Speech and Language • Physical Activity Programmes • Early Years events and trips

Areas Covered : Colin Glen; Derriaghy (Lagmore/Mount Eagles); Kilwee; Poleglass; Twinbrook

Colin Sure Start YouTube channel : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRw_bpxfqQSKzj0voefMHPw

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