b'SUPPORTINGYOUNG CHILDREN& THEIR FAMILIESWHAT DIFFERENCE DO THEfor his child to be assessed, andspeak to anyone outside his PLAY SESSION MAKE? now both child and parent arefamily.receiving the support they require B is a single father who came withfrom both the professionals andShahida met Nadine (our his young son, who was 3 yearsthe staff at HNCP stay and playchildrens services coordinator) old. Over time staff membersgroups. in the park one day and told observed that the little boy washer about her sons difficulties. showing signs of possible autism.Shahida came to the UK fromNadine invited her to the drop-in Bangladesh to join her family,at St Mary Brookfield church, and This is a very sensitive matter,who have lived here for 10 years.she started to attend every day. and approached the father withShe was a nursery teacher in caution and compassion. TheyBangladesh and speaks EnglishHer son was delighted with the spoke with the father and askedfluently, but her son, who wastoys and other children, and his if he knew how the child playsonly three when they arrived, onlyEnglish language skills quickly with toys, makes eye contact,spoke Bangladeshi. developed. Shahida was most communicates and socialises withgrateful that Nadine helped her to the other children, etc. Dad was aHer husband got a job in aapply for school for Ezaan.little unsure initially, but he knewrestaurant in Cambridge, and he was struggling to engage withShahida lived in a single bedroomHe is now thriving in reception, his son. in her sisters house. Her son wasand Shahida is being supported in very sad because they were nowlooking for work.Over time, after talking with theliving in one room, he missed his parent, the father decided to askgrandmother, and he couldnt This service is vital for my son and development with other children and his interactions with others in a new environment.The staff are always kind,pleasant and engaging to each child during these sessions.40 HNCP IMPACT REPORT 2020 - 2024'