Projects

Crossing Borders Project

This exciting project is being delivered by CALA in partnership with Highland Council Childcare Partnership. 

Kasia Boesche, the Bi-Lingual Family Transition Co-ordinator appointed in August 2008,  has been very busy.   She has been supporting parents and children within parent and toddler groups, pre-school education centres and daycare centres within Inverness and the surrounding area.  This support varies from simply providing a listening ear to families' problems relating to early years health and childcare services, helping to bridge any understanding that may arise, translating information or acting as an interpreter working alongside other childcare and health professionals.

Kasia has also being working with Julia Nelson - Health Development Officer - Early Years - translating Play@Home training cards into Polish.   Kasia has also been invited by Health Visitors to support Polish 'new mums' attending the Breast Feeding Project each  Wednesday.

Evaluated questionnaires from parents highlighted how beneficial the service is to the Polish community.  Staff questionnaires are now being reviewed and from those seeking Kasia's assistance.   Next step - children's views.

 November 2009