I am currently running support groups for parents who have children with SEN. Here are some of the websites and books they have found useful. Some are from parent’s views. Some are set up to help you navigate your way through accessing support, extra help for your child, benefits you are entitled to and much […]
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How to talk to your children about the Coronavirus (Covid 19)
The Coronavirus (Covid-19) is currently dominating conversations and news stories and your children will be listening to lots of information about this. This may make them feel worried. They may or may not tell you this but you might notice this in their behaviour. We have put together some tips and advice below which you […]
Over 250 Families in West Suffolk Receive Sharing Parenting Family Resources Packs
As the national lockdown took hold In March 2020 local based Community Interest Company, Sharing Parenting, quickly realised that parents and carers would need additional support for them and their children during isolation. The team adapted their online presence to include free access to their online Raising Children course and added blogs, vlogs (videos) and […]
FREE Summer Activities
After 4 months of home schooling you may find filling the Summer Holidays a breeze this year! However, if you are stuck for ideas and want some FREE activities to do with your children take a look here: You can download our summer schedule HERE or some more ideas HERE Come and meet us for […]
“Magnifique” Rainbow Of Hope For Local Medic
For months now Rainbows Of Hope have been popping up in windows all over the country in recognition of our key workers, and for 7 year old Amelia Rampling her French “arc-en-ciel d’espoir” picture has pride of place for an extra special person. Amelia, who lives in Newmarket, completed her beautiful picture in recognition of her Dad […]
Do You Have An Owl Or A Lark In Your Family?
“My youngest has been having a hard time over the last few days with settling down to school work, and is increasingly frustrated at learning at home. After a particularly stressful morning with my 7 year old sobbing and anxious something had to change. We had a family meeting to discuss what was working and […]
Helpful tips as your reopen your setting
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. […]
Do You Have A Garden?
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 […]