Literacy and Play
Lots of resources are available on the internet to support you and your childs development journey. Here are some of our favourites.
BBC
Tiny Happy People is a BBC service for the parents and carers of the youngest learners. The one minute, one message films offer tips and activities for language learning through play, plus films that show babies’ brains develop and why parents are so important to that development (Children's language development and parenting advice - BBC Tiny Happy People).
Book Trust
Reading tips, activities, story-time videos, book recommendations and more (www.booktrust.org.uk/families-0-5)
National Literacy Trust
Milestones, tips, resources and advice for parents to support their child’s literacy development (https://wordsforlife.org.uk/)
ICAN
Support for parents who are worried about their child’s language development (I CAN's Talking Point)
Institute of Wellbeing
Wellbeing kits to help parents take care of their family and their mind (Wellbeing Kits - The Institute Of Wellbeing)
Early Years Alliance
Practical tips for parents to support their child to learn through play (Family Time Tips - free children's activities to try | early years alliance (eyalliance.org.uk)
OFSTED Report Now Available
We are pleased to let you know that following our OFSTED visit on 13 Nov 2024 we have been awarded GOOD status, a fantastic achievement in such a short time. Many thanks to all the staff and of course all the parents and children involved. You can see the report by clicking OK below.
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