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Welcome to our Warwickshire Best Start in Life Padlet.

vic288 — 2026-02-04 11:05:08 UTC

An open space that’s friendly and safe, where you can anonymously share your ideas and experiences about support for you and your child aged 0-5.

We are committed to improving support for parents during pregnancy and for children aged 0-5 years by working across health, education and family support. We want to understand the experiences of children, families, parents and carers to help shape the support available across Warwickshire

vic288 — 2026-02-04 11:21:38 UTC

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Clear advice so I know what's normal at this age

nickrice1 — 2026-02-10 15:50:42 UTC

Feeling supported and able to ask questions without judgement

nickrice1 — 2026-02-10 15:51:05 UTC

Having places to play and meet other parents

nickrice1 — 2026-02-10 15:51:29 UTC

Feeling like I am not doing this on my own

nickrice1 — 2026-02-10 15:51:47 UTC

Weigh in clinics gave me reassurance

nickrice1 — 2026-02-10 15:52:32 UTC

Baby groups that helped me meet people and feel less alone

nickrice1 — 2026-02-10 20:58:19 UTC

Clear advice from health visitors

nickrice1 — 2026-02-10 20:58:34 UTC

Information in lots of different places

nickrice1 — 2026-02-10 20:58:49 UTC

Sessions during the work day so I can't attend

nickrice1 — 2026-02-10 20:59:08 UTC

It feels overwhelming trying to understand the different services

nickrice1 — 2026-02-10 21:00:37 UTC

Finding local childcare providers or childminders

nickrice1 — 2026-02-10 21:01:06 UTC

Lack of classes and groups for children with SEND

nickrice1 — 2026-02-10 21:01:36 UTC

Education and medical needs not being met

nickrice1 — 2026-02-10 21:01:51 UTC

How to access specialist schools, or mainstream with support for additional needs

nickrice1 — 2026-02-10 21:02:11 UTC

Difficulty with different expectations for development - tiny steps

nickrice1 — 2026-02-10 21:02:34 UTC

Better information and signposting to services and support

nickrice1 — 2026-02-10 21:03:19 UTC

More help for concerns with development and progression and milestones with speech and language

nickrice1 — 2026-02-10 21:03:46 UTC

No judgement

nickrice1 — 2026-02-10 21:04:26 UTC

Want them to care, understand and signpost

nickrice1 — 2026-02-10 21:05:02 UTC

Weekend activities for younger children

nickrice1 — 2026-02-10 21:05:12 UTC

People noticed early when my child might need extra help and supported us

nickrice1 — 2026-02-10 21:21:26 UTC

Nursery work with us and we feel valued

nickrice1 — 2026-02-10 21:23:16 UTC

Local health and weigh in centres to check my baby's progress.

sophiecravenparents — 2026-02-11 17:24:09 UTC

That my child is able to play and able to express their personality without fear or anxiety

2026-02-12 10:05:43 UTC

Click this link to tell us what you would like to have available at your local Children and Families Centre

vic288 — 2026-02-13 15:17:34 UTC

Having a choice or variety of places to meet other people and have different play opportunities.

2026-02-17 09:17:09 UTC

Breastfeeding support was essential in the early days.

2026-02-17 09:17:53 UTC

Our toddler group is a lifesaver! It gave us community and support and routine.

2026-02-17 09:21:21 UTC

Meet us where we are at.

2026-02-17 09:23:43 UTC

More joined up so they know what each other are saying and we don't have to tell our story over and over

2026-02-17 09:24:40 UTC

More childcare options to ease the juggling!

2026-02-17 09:30:49 UTC

If our toddler group had some training on how to support our child

2026-02-17 09:32:25 UTC

Breastfeeding support is inadequate

2026-02-22 21:02:15 UTC

Breastfeeding support needs expanding out to more sites. I was unable to attend in the early days because the clinics were all a 30 minute drive away which is not easy when you have a baby with feeding issues. I have also had to drive a friend 30 minutes for support because she couldn't drive after a C-section. Breastfeeding support is really needed in the B46 area.

Family time

2026-02-24 11:40:00 UTC

There isn't a family in Kenilworth for my daughter to attend. Once done baby time there isn't a follow on group

Toddler Session On Monday

2026-03-19 18:36:21 UTC

Hey Team

I’m quite regular on all the toddler sessions

And I really want to recommend about one thing that is there is no toddler session on Mondays.. Can we start having a toddler session for Monday afternoon preferable please? In leamington spa or even lillington can do for me just an information..

Otherwise just love these session my little one has enjoyed a lot ! And is still enjoying

I always keep writing about one more thing that the snack could be more improved

Like new seasonable fruits

Strawberries

Berries

Rasberries

Muskmelon

Watermelon

Also savouries/ cracker’s could be improved/changed from bread stick to below list

Salty biscuits

Cheese & onion twists

Rice cakes

Sweet could also be offered to toddlers like

Muffins or packed fruit cake etc

Parents can always look after the allergies to their own children

Thanks