- What is your role at the centre?
I build a rapport with families and help them to access the centre'sservices, as well as modelling good practice. In Hounslow there is areal mixture of families and many speak different languages. There is anarmy barracks close to us and lots of families live in temporary housingand are very isolated.
- What changes have you implemented during the past seven years that youhave worked at Sure Start Hounslow?
I oversaw the move from a building where we had one room to apurpose-built setting with a large outdoor area. I led my team throughBirth to Three Matters and Every Child Matters and the EYFS, and joinedup our creche and stay and play session.
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