What is free play? Simply put it is play without any rules. Many of our children spend more time than ever in organised activities. While this can give them the chance to experience and learn new skills, being too busy can have an impact on both their mental and physical wellbeing. Play needs to give […]
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Childhood serves a purpose; it isn’t something to “get through” or speed up. It’s there to protect developing minds. To nurture young souls. So, let’s give our kids the space to be unbusy. Let’s unschedule. Let’s “miss out”. Let’s hold the space for childhood. Because childhood isn’t a dress rehearsal for adulthood. —Tracy Gillett We all
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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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The Dads Stay & Play Drop-in session aims to foster a supportive and enriching environment for families and provides you with an opportunity to actively engage in playful activities with your children. The session emphasises the importance of quality time spent between male carers and their children as well as engaging with other male carers.
From talking and singing to playing games, small everyday interactions with your baby or child can make all the difference to their growing brains. By making the most of everyday moments to nurture your child’s growing brain, you’ll help them to get the language and communication skills they need – setting them up for school
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Here at Lewisham Children and Family Centres there’s loads going on to keep your little ones happy this Easter. Have some silly fun with the hilarious Gilbert Giggles, bust some shapes at Rhythm & Rhyme or come and get messy at Mud, Mess & More. Download our Easter timetable here Youth First are opening
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World Book Day is about celebrating books and reading all year round. It’s never too early to encourage a love of reading and we hope you find activities and advice here to help you enjoy sharing stories together as a family not just on World Book Day but every day of the year. Simply collect
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Keeping everyone on track at Christmas can be tricky, but when your child has Special Educations Needs or Disabilities (SEND) all the Christmas excitement can feel a bit overwhelming. Anxiety levels can be high as children are out of routine, there’s lots of unusual things to be done and lots of new sights and smells.
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Lewisham and Deptford will both host winter markets this December to help attract more people to the markets and boost footfall for local traders, as well as providing free festive activities for families to enjoy. In addition to the regular street markets, both markets will host a FREE Santa’s Grotto, music performances, festive arts and
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Make your way to the National Maritime Museum this October half term, where they’ll be putting on a range of fun creative workshops for families as part of the Season of Identity. Check out the full programme below, and check our visitor information at the bottom of the page for more details.
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