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To: Dumfries and Galloway Council

stop funding cuts to early years services in Dumfries and Galloway

Please DO NOT cut funding to Early Years Scotland Dumfries and Galloway. These services are a lifeline!!!

Why is this important?

EYS D&G provide free baby massage and stay, play & learn sessions across Dumfries & Galloway for children 0-5 years. They also provide a 1-1 service working in the home with parents and children who are experiencing particular challenges. Parenting can be very overwhelming and isolating especially in a large rural area like D&G. These sessions provide parents with a safe place to relax, bond with their babies and meet other parents. The play sessions also help parents to understand the importance of playing and interacting with their children. There is a lack of provision in D&G for children 0-3 and these sessions provide a much needed life line for parents and children. Through many personal experiences and feedback we know that these sesssions have given confidence to parents and the impact this has on the development of the child is invaluable. People have made lifelong friends through these sessions and they NEED to remain funded. The benefit of this early years funding will help build a confident, happy support network and therefore a healthier and happier future for the children and families.
Dumfries and Galloway

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2018-04-18 20:50:40 +0100

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2018-04-09 22:32:54 +0100

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