Borough-wide Play Strategy Lewisham Council has commissioned the development of a Play Strategy for the borough, to help nurture the enjoyment, health and learning of children and young people. Children, young people and families can help co-design the strategy, which will provide a clear vision for play in Lewisham and help shape future decision-making. Fill […]
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Would you like to foster a love of nature in your child, and have fun outdoors in all weathers and seasons? Come and join us for Outdoor Explorers Starting Monday 15th May 2023 Join our experienced early years practitioners at Evelyn Children & Family Centre for our exciting outdoor learning sessions for children aged 18
The Wildlife Trust has some fantastic activities for you and your family this Winter. Take a look at their 12 Days Wild Activities to keep little hands busy and help wildlife in your area. At this time of year, birds can struggle to find food. Check out our handy tutorial on YouTube that shows you how to
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Early Years lecturer and trainer Bernadette Burnett explains why children should take a break from plastic toys and reap the benefits of natural materials instead. When Birthdays and Christmas start approaching, you may dread the thought of your living room filling up with more plastic toys that are not only expensive but often go out of
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Family Learning Festival is a national celebration to mark and inspire a love of learning in family life! With events taking place across the U.K. and online, there’s something for every family to enjoy. Find out What’s On near you, or be inspired by some of our favourite activities to do while at home or out and about! This
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Autumn offers a rich bounty of inspiration for exploring and imaginations. Chances are if your children are in an early years setting, they’ll be doing lots of activities related to Autumn and getting them outdoors with some Autumn-inspired activities will continue this learning at home. It doesn’t matter if it is a sunny September, an overcast
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We hear lots about routines when we have children. Whether it’s how to get your baby into a good sleep routine, managing your toddler’s toilet training or how to introduce solids, we can feel that there are so many routines to keep up with. But having some routines in your day can really help you
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As we move towards the school Summer holidays it can be good to have a few free activities to try with your children at home that will be fun for everyone and help your child’s development too. The Early Years Alliance Family Time Tips – free children’s activities to try page has some great ideas, such
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Did you know we are meant to play throughout life? Whether physical activity, social interaction, competition, adventure or art our need to play is hardwired into our brains. Research over the years tells us that play is no longer thought of as a waste of time!! Play is recognised as being necessary for learning, a
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June is this year’s 30 Days Wild month. This year we have all learnt about the physical and mental health benefits of being outside. The Wildlife Trust’s 30 Days Wild encourages us and our families to get out and explore our local area (or even just our garden) and find out more about nature. We
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