Thank you for taking part in the National Week of Play – we hope you enjoyed it! Over the past week, we’ve had a great time celebrating the unifying nature of play and exploring how to build positive connections and break down barriers. In case you missed them, you can also revisit all the Play Week …
This year’s National Week of Play, which will run from 19 June to 25 June, will focus on how play can help us build positive connections and break down barriers, whether cultural, generational, societal or otherwise. Play is often described as a “universal language” – but what does this mean in practice? How can we ensure …
Getting outside with your baby or young child is a great way to get a bit of exercise and help their brain development. Every June The Wildlife Trust hosts 30 days Wild as a way to help families get out into their local area to enjoy and learn about nature in their area. Sign-up today for …
Did you know that there’s lots of videos for families on EY Alliance YouTube Channel? You can enjoy Story times with Alison, Play, sing and dance with the Play Inspector, Learn about baby brain development Learn about introducing sensory play to your baby Family meditation sessions Big cook little cook baking sessions and much, much …
Messy Play is one of the most important types of play for children of all ages. It encourages brain development, hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, imagination and problem solving, all important skills for school and beyond. It can be daunting to know where to start so here’s a bit more information on the benefits of …
March the 26th marks the beginning of Spring. Warmer and longer days are full of possibilities to get out there and enjoy the natural world. Get out and about in your local green space to see how nature is waking up. Did you know Lewisham has 12 Nature Reserves and 46 parks for you …
Youth First are opening their youth clubs across Lewisham during the Easter holidays. Full of fun-packed activities and free for young people aged 8-19 years old (to 25 with SEND) to have fun, develop skills, meet other young people and talk to their dedicated youth workers. Sessions will include a free food offer thanks to …
During this fun family event, which will take place via Zoom, we will share information and advice about how parents and carers of under-fives can support children’s learning and development at home through lots of exciting sessions for them and their children. Activities will include fun communication and language sessions, easy money-saving cookery ideas that …
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As we begin the school year many parents are preparing their little ones for “big school”. One of the things parents begin to think about is how to help their children make and keep their first friends. Older children can also struggle to make and keep friends, but help is at hand. This article by …
At Early Years Alliance Lewisham Children and Family Centres we have actively shaped our universal offer around the 1001 days Manifesto for many years, to ensure that those vital formative first years are embedded in all our work with families to give them that best start in life. We use Five to Thrive as the …
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