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September 28, 2007
September News Bulletin Published
The September News Bulletin from the Early Years and Childcare Service has been published.
To read the News Bulletin please click here Download Word Document (78.5KB)
Posted by Michael Hunt at 3:00 PM | Comments (0)
Whoops! Child Safety Project
"The equivalent of two primary schools full of children die from unintentional injury every year!"
Whoops! Was set up seven years ago to address the issues surrounding child safety. We are now entering our phase three of our development and as such are delighted to introduce our new website! Please visit and let us know what you think!
We are currently working across the North East (As well as Northern Ireland, Jersey and India!) to educate and equip Children, Parents and Carers, Teachers and Health Professionals to reduce the numbers of accidental injuries and deaths to Children in Gateshead, Newcastle and the North East.
We are always looking for sponsors to allow us to reach the Schools and Communities in the region on a number of our innovative and exciting projects. We also have a variety of excellent training courses, open to everyone, which may be fully funded to those who meet the relevant criteria. Courses include:
·Professional Development Training
·Baby and Child Lifesaving Courses
·Introductory certificate in Home Safety and Volunteering (Accredited)
·Paediatric First Aid (Accredited)
·Life Skills for Kids
·Whoops! Anti Bullying Scheme (Including Cyber-Bullying)
·Anti Social Behaviour and the Fear of Crime
·Core Schools Programme (Including Fireworks Safety, Personal Safety and Risky Play)
·Child Safety Basics (Including Home Safety, Burns and Scalds, Choking and Poisoning)
Please contact us on 0191 4777366 by email at nigel@whoopschildsafety.co.uk or via our new website! We look forward to hearing from you soon!
Posted by Ross Glasgow at 11:52 AM | Comments (0)
September 25, 2007
Playday Event at Highfield Sure Start Children's Centre
National Playday on 1st August 2007 was celebrated in Gateshead at Highfield Sure Start Children's Centre and Joseph Swan School.
To see the report on the Highfield Event click here Download file (pdf file 644kb). For further results from the event click here Download file (pdf file 372kb).
Posted by Ross Glasgow at 12:03 PM | Comments (0)
September 21, 2007
September News Bulletin Deadline
The deadline for copy for the September edition of the Early Years and Childcare Service News Bulletin is Tuesday 25 September 2007.
Suggestions for articles to be sent to Michael Hunt at michaelhunt@gateshead.gov.uk or alternatively post a comment on this Weblog.
Posted by Ross Glasgow at 3:38 PM | Comments (1)
September 11, 2007
Forthcoming Events at Deckham Sure Start Children's Centre
More events have been organised by Deckham Sure Start Children's Centre to take place in September and October 2007.
Friday 28th September 2007, 9.30am - 11.30am
MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING
Help create a huge stir by coming to our MacMillan Worlds Biggest Coffee Morning at The Elgin Centre.
Entry: Minimum donation of 50p
Monday 1st and Monday 8th October, 10.00am - 12 noon
Help us celebrate National Bookstart Day 2007. Come and join our Jungle Party Rhymetime during our Parent and Toddler Group at Deckham Community Centre for books, rhymes and songs with a jungle theme.
Entry: 50p
Friday 5th October 9.30 - 11.30am (lunch 11.30am - 12noon)
PARENTS FORUM
Come along and voice your ideas and be consulted about ongoing developments at Deckham Children's Centre. Free lunch, tea and coffee. Creche provided (please inform reception on 0191 4336300 before Thurs 27th Sept to book a crèche place).
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September 6, 2007
Chopwell and Highfield Sure Start Children's Centre Outer West Toddler Group Forum
Chopwell and Highfield Sure Start Children's Centres would like to invite all Toddler Group leaders to our Outer West Toddler Group Forum.
Monday 24th September 2007 from 9.30am - 11.00am at Highfield Community and Children's Centre.
Come along for advice and support, to consult with staff, to share ideas and good practice and for refreshments.
For more information please contact:
Rachel Nesbitt, Information Assistant, 07766 526 898
Jacqui Grimes, Information Assistant, 01207 549 759
Posted by Ross Glasgow at 9:19 AM | Comments (0)
Make a Difference with Chopwell Sure Start Children's Centre
Do you have a few hours a week to spare? Would you like to get involved in helping Chopwell Children's Centre? Are you thinking of a career in working with children or do you simply want your views and ideas heard? Why not make a difference?
If you'd like to become a parent volunteer for Chopwell Children's Centre or voice your opinions and ideas in our parent's forum then come along on Wednesday 26th September 2007 from 9.30am - 11.00am to Chopwell Community Centre Dining Hall.
Posted by Ross Glasgow at 9:03 AM | Comments (0)
Tot Time at Bede Sure Start Children's Centre
Come along and bring your child to Tot Time and enjoy messy play, water and sand play, sensory play and much more!
Every Wednesday from 1.30pm - 3.00pm at Bede Children's Centre.
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