Participant Summary
- 240 took part. 206 via survey and 34 via seven community conversations
- 93% have one or two children
- 75% parent in a spousal/other relationship
- 16% are single/one parents
The Early Years Strategy
- Only 25% have seen the strategy and read it
- Over 50% have not seen the strategy at all
- 80% agree with the strategy
- 90% agree with the case for change
What did participants think our children need?
What is most important for children growing up Oldham to live a happy adult life?
- 32% - Access to Services and good quality education
- 22% - Stable family support network
- 21% - Feeling safe
What do you need to support your child's health and development at home?
- 43% - Free/good activities and resources
- 24% - Access to health professonals
What do children need to help them flourish?
- 41% - Support Network
- 32% - Mental/physical stimulation
- 21% - A healthy diet
Where do you go for support with your child's development?
- 37% - Health Professionals
- 23% - Sclool/Nursery
- 15% - Famly/Friends
How do we improve?
How do we help our children be happy and healthy: skilful learners: great communicators?
- 82% - Providing stability, understanding and support
- 50% - Encouraging curiosity communication and learning
- 12% - Training/support adults
- 7% - Providing healthy food/lifestyle
What could we do better - what would you like to see in the strategy?
- 38% - Groups/activities/childcare, accessible and affordable for all ages and communities
- 37% - Support for parents and Carers
- 13% - Access to parks and open spaces
- 11% - Support for children
Community Conversations
There were 34 participants across seven sessions.
Key themes
Communication
- Proactive
- Accessible
Activities and Interaction
- Variety
- Affordable, accessible and safe
- Social and cultural experiences
Support and advice
- Health visitors
- Workshops and networks
- Trained staff