Home-Start Colchester Jaywick & Clacton

27/05/2026

27/05/2026

Today children attended our Computer Xplorers activity day in Greenstead. They enjoyed a fun-filled day developing valuable digital and life skills. They created their own computer games through coding, building creativity, problem-solving and confidence with technology, while also learning about staying safe online through an Online Safety Quiz. The children also made their own lunch, encouraging independence and teamwork.
A fantastic day full of learning, confidence building and fun! 💻🎮🍎✨

24/05/2026

Home-Start Colchester Jaywick and Clacton will be delivering their next baby massage session in Jaywick at the Sunspot. To register interest email [email protected] free to all families struggling with cost of living.

24/05/2026

If you have benefited from support from Home-Start Colchester Jaywick and Clacton charity in Tendring we would really love to be nominated using the link below to be a chosen charity so that we can support more children families struggling in Tendring. The charity runs free Forest school in Frinton, weekly baby groups and antenatal sessions free in Clacton as well as home visiting support to families in Walton, Clacton, Jaywick and St Osyths to name but a few. We also provide children out of school activities for children in Tendring. As well as this we have supported families with cost of living crisis by proving our D.O.T donate or take baby clothes and our H.E.L.P home start essential living products all free.

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20/05/2026

We’ve had lots of fun at our group at Cessacs community centre in partnership with AWS group - building, role playing and socialising. We’ve practiced our fine motor skills in lots of different ways, painting with various objects, planting seeds, cutting and sticking to make wonderful creations!
This is a fully funded drop-in at the Cessac community cafe, Fallowfield road Colchester. For more information contact [email protected]

19/05/2026

Laundry pack for families struggling. [email protected] delivered to toddler groups only for collection

19/05/2026

🌼 Baby Massage Classes – Free for Local Families struggling with cost of living crisis 🌼

Home‑Start CJC will be running baby massage classes across our delivery area. Each course includes:
✨ 4 relaxing massage sessions
✨ Baby‑safe oils provided
✨ Handouts to support bonding at home
✨ Completely free for families who would benefit

Baby massage is a gentle, calming way to strengthen the bond with your baby, support their wellbeing and enjoy some peaceful time together.

If you’d like to register your interest in your local area, please email:
📧 [email protected]

We can’t wait to welcome you !

18/05/2026

A funded workshop for young people to learn computer coding, robotics design with Computer Xplorers. Children will also receive lunch. Priority given to children living in Greenstead and already registered with Home-Start but we will accept new young people. Children will need to be able to stay and learn independently without parents, building confidence and social skills. Home-Start team will support learning and support young people 7 -11 years to fully participate in this opportunity to build vital computer skills. Email [email protected]

18/05/2026

Hedgehogs were the theme at Forest school this morning. We started by sharing a book, then worked on our fine motor skills with some mud painting and natural craft! Some lovely results (with the help from some very artistic mums!)

15/05/2026

Every child deserves the best start in life, and Funded Early Education Entitlement funding is here to support! 🙌

You could be eligible to access up to 30 hours of funded childcare per week in term time from the Spring 2026 term (up to 1140 hours if it’s a stretched childcare offer)!

Don't miss out, apply for your code today! 🤩

Visit the link below