Family Connects are one-off online events providing an opportunity to connect with other parents and carers via Zoom and learn about topics relevant to families and children aged 0-5. Plus you will share ideas in how to support children’s early education and each other. The Connect sessions are free thanks to funding from the Department of Education. […]
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Winston’s Wish is a charity that helps children, teenagers and young adults (up to the age of 25) find their feet when their worlds are turned upside down by grief. Through information about grief, on-demand helpline, email and live chat services, bereavement support and counselling, we support young people to understand their feelings, process their
How do puzzles support children’s learning and development? Adapted from an article by Melanie Pilcher in Under 5 Magazine From birth, your child’s growing brain solves puzzles as part of their brain development. From the time a young baby reaches out to grasp a toy for the first time, the brain is making connections.
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According to the Child Accident Protection Trust A shocking number of dangerous baby products are making their way into family homes throughout the UK. “ITV Regional News revealed today that many parents are unaware that products they’re buying from online marketplaces could suffocate, strangle or even choke their baby. Products assessed by a panel of experts
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The more we chat, play and read with our kids, the more we help build their brains. Any time, anywhere, whether at home or out and about, it all adds up. There’s no need to buy lots of toys or have big days out. Wherever you are, simply chatting back and forth, answering your child’s
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Confident communicators to tiny talkers Your home as a speech, language and communication classroom 3 session courses Children communicate in many ways from birth and all children will develop at their own rate. These sessions will explore how communication and language develops from pregnancy to 5 years. During this three-week programme we will discuss
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ABOUT THE WARM WELCOMES To support individuals affected by increased living costs in Winter, Lewisham Local are coordinating a network of local establishments to set up as Warm Welcomes. The Warm Welcomes was first piloted in Winter 2022/23 and will run again from 1st December 2023 until 31st March 2024. WHAT ARE WARM WELCOMES?
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Being Together, My Baby and Me is a free online five-week programme especially designed for families with babies. This online programme, funded by the Department for Education, combines advice on babies’ learning and development with post-natal support for new parents. There are five sessions, each one an hour long, looking at a different topic with lots of opportunities to share and learn as
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If your child is due to start primary school this September the deadline date for applications is Monday 15th January. If you still haven’t managed to choose the schools you’d like to apply for, this week is the time to finalise and apply. Visit this page for lots of information on applying this year.
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FoodCycle Lewisham Wednesdays and FoodCycle Lewisham Saturdays welcomes anyone to attend as a guest and enjoy a FREE hot meal. No need to book. Just turn up on the day! FoodCycle Lewisham Wednesdays will open on 22nd November. Everyone is welcome at FoodCycle. We know that the cost of living continues to increase, so
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