"I wanted to go back to work but needed some time and space to think the issues through. I found out about the Take three days programme through Sure Start. I thought it was very good: effective, supportive, relaxed and well put together. I found it valuable and would recommend it to other parents. The programme was challenging, but not pushy. The facilitator made me feel very comfortable and was an excellent role model. It helped me think through in detail what type of job would suit me best and now I am applying for jobs where I can train whilst I work."

"The information was great and well presented, and the facilitator makes you comfortable."

"It was encouraging, useful and well put together, and I feel more confident."

"It made me realise we are not all the same. I am what I am, and I make who I am, so I could be anything!"

"I was told about the programme by a friend. Now I have spent three days here I am going to prioritise, get on and act."

"It was effective for me and I feel more confident because I realise that things I have taken for granted in life are in fact, life skills. Our group have really put lots of effort in and have received lots of encouragement from our facilitator."

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