After nearly three months of temporary closure, many schools and settings are now reopening. As we begin to navigate yet another “new normal”, early childhood educators will need to be more innovative than ever to balance the government guidelines with the age old issues of enrolment, staffing, and finances. Here’s our Covid-19 update with helpful tips to […]
Lockdown Literacy
Back in 2017 we introduced schools across Forest Heath to The Hungry Caterpillar Reading Café Project. It was a great success, funded by the local authority, engaging with over 400 families offering a wide range of themed reading cafés aimed at encouraging a love of reading. It won’t come as much of a surprise to […]
Is your child starting back at school after lockdown?
Starting school after lockdown feels very different than returning after the summer holidays or when children initially start school. Like all of us children have had a lot of change recently with not being able to see friends and family, online learning and restrictions on going out. Some will also be worried about the virus. […]
17. Gardening with children
Suzanne was asked her opinion about the importance of the garden for children and had some great ideas even if you don’t. Take a listen here: How is your garden? Our Outreach Worker, Ruth shares her garden experience with us: When I first moved to my home my garden was a patch of dust […]
Sharing Parenting Launch Family Packs To Support Isolated Families
We are pleased to share that Sharing Parenting is launching a new Family Resource Pack Project on Monday 11th May 2020 for isolated familes. Thanks to funding from Suffolk Community Foundation and the fantastic work of our Outreach Workers a pack is provided FREE to referred families to support them and their children at home during lockdown/isolation. Each […]
How to support my child at home
You can download one of our leaflets HERE and the reverse side HERE. If you and your children have to stay at home you may see a change in behaviour or may have to cope with more challenging behaviour with this change of routine. We have put together a few tips and strategies to support […]
16. Do You Have a Fussy Eater?
Fussy eating is really a common issue with children so please be reassured by that. Here are some of our top tips to help with fussy eating. Eating together, and having the same meals will often help children be less anxious about eating. This is a good opportunity to connect with your child. Timing, think […]
15. Top Tips for a Bedtime Routine
“I want to go to bed”- said no child ever! Bed times are often a battle while for some others getting off to sleep is the problem. Whatever your issues we have some positive tips to get back on track with your child’s sleep routine. Thick curtains or a blackout blind can really help getting […]
14. Why do Teenagers Need To Play too?
It is well documented in any parenting book or website that play is important for early child development, it is known to help them academically and socially but did you know play is also known for its benefits on teenager’s emotional well-being? As children get older society often does not place the same value on […]
Time for Reflection
One of our team shares their reflective thoughts during lockdown …. The natural rhythm of lockdown Cast your minds back to a ‘normal’ school day morning….get up, dressed and out the door to deliver one or more children to school. Was it calm? Any Arguments? Any stresses about lost PE kits or forgotten lunch boxes? […]
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