 An early years centre is a one-stop shop where families with children of the age of eight can come and feel supported and access many of the services that we have. We're an integrated service model so we work holistically to provide support for families. It helps people whether they be parents, single parents or anyone who needs a leg up, they're here. First I was very lonely, emotionally down, but when I started here you see a lot of parents you talk to, you discuss your problem, how close you are going through, it helps me a lot. They say it takes a village to raise a child and in a lot of ways that's definitely true because it's important to know that you're not feeling alone and you can get validation and support from other parents. We have migrant settlement programs, CAMHS, tenancy, family support. We can refer our parents on to any of those services that they may need. There's a variety of programs and different practitioners that specialise in certain areas that we're here to improve the outcomes for children and their families. We have a maternal and child health nurse come every week and provide information and education to parents with young babies. You can get your baby weighed and just to have some play time you can get it. Social, it's very social. I watch him flourish each week and just get that confidence. So for me it's watching him grow and develop. I just get peace of mind really just to let me know that I'm doing the right thing. Gave me a lot of confidence doing the parenting course while he also attended childcare. They're very knowledgeable because most of them have had kids so you can always ask questions. It's just a nice place to hang out. I was last. I didn't know what to do. My wife was suffering post-natal depression. I was pulling my hair out and so I was getting somewhere very casual where we could go and just spend some time and everyone's happy for the kids to just play and have a good time. There's good food, good company and it just grew from there. They don't have to tell their story over and over again to different organisations. They come here and they get really cared for and looked after and our workers really are in the moment with them. You get advice, parenting advice, help. Just a break. This I consider my hub to come to if I need that information or those services so otherwise I wouldn't actually know where else to go. I feel like we make a real difference in families lives. Always listening, always helpful, always friendly. And real, real. That's what impacted me.