October 30, 2007

Christmas Events at Teams and Dunston Sure Start Children's Centres

Details of Teams and Dunston Sure Start Children's Centres christmas parties are now available.

Teams Children's Centre Christmas Party
Saturday 8th December 2007, 10.00am - 12.00pm
Tyne View Sports Hall
Come along and meet Santa Claus and join in the party games, magic show and lots more. Tickets available soon!

Dunston Children's Centre Christmas Party
Saturday 15th December 2007, 10.00am - 12.00pm
St. Nicholas Church Hall, Dunston
Lots of fun and party games. Santa Claus, magician and party food. Tickets available soon!

For further information please contact Veda Johnson, Dunston Children's Centre, on 0191 4610999 or Kayleigh Roberts, Teams Children's Centre, on 0191 4778046.

Posted by Ross Glasgow at 8:16 AM | Comments (0)

October 25, 2007

Forthcoming Events with Chopwell Sure Start Children's Centre

More events have been organised to take place between now and Christmas 2007.

Triple P - The Power of Positive Parenting Seminar
Monday 5th November 2007, 10:00am - 11:00am and 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Chopwell Primary School
These are adults only sessions. To book your place please call Tammy Archer, Parent Outreach Worker on 07795238982 or Rachel Nesbitt, Information Assistant on 07766526898.

Funtime Friday Festive Fun
Tree Dressing Day, 30 November 2007
Christmas Crafts, 7 December 2007
9:00am - 10:30am
Chopwell Primary School

Trip to Whitehouse Farm
Visit Santa Claus, the Christmas Fairy, Mrs Claus and the elves in their enchanted winter wonderland.
Saturday 8 December 2007, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Tickets available now from Chopwell Children's Centre, Chopwell Community Office.
Prices:
Adult - £6.10
Children - £5.10
Under 3's - free
Plus £1 each for the bus

Chopwell Children's Centre Christmas Party
Monday 17 December 2007, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Chopwell Community Centre
Tickets available now from Chopwell Children's Centre, Chopwell Community Office.
£1 per ticket, including a gift from Santa and party food.

For more information on all of these events please call Rachel Nesbitt, Information Assistant, on 07766526898.

Posted by Ross Glasgow at 10:04 AM | Comments (0)

October 22, 2007

October News Bulletin Published

The October News Bulletin from the Early Years and Childcare Service has been published.

To read the News Bulletin please click here Download Word Document (57.0KB)

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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 the coming months.

Bug Busting Day - Headlice Beware!
Wednesday 31st October, 9.30am - 11.00am
Why not come along for advice and information about headlice. Free comb and conditioner. Free refreshments.

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, A Nuffield Theatre Company production
Thursday 8th November, 6.00pm - 7.30pm
Suitable for 6 - 11 year olds and their families. Tickets £1.50 (one adult goes free).
Contact Box Office on 0191 433 8420 for tickets and information.

Basic Cooking Skills every Monday (4 week course)
Starting from 12th November up to 3rd December, 3.00pm - 4.30pm
Come along for tips on preparing healthy, nutritious meals on a budget supported by a Community Nutritionist. Limited places - please book in advance, no crèche but children are welcome to come along and see that meal times can be fun!

Posted by Ross Glasgow at 8:27 AM | Comments (0)

October 18, 2007

Gateshead Gym Bike Challenge

Bede Children's Centre and Bede Community Centre will be hosting one of the five dates for the Breast Cancer Research Gym Bike Challenge.

The purpose of this event is to raise money through individual sponsorship for Breast Cancer Research. The challenge will involve cycling for a total of 20 minutes within the Centre on our cycle machine. Participants will be given an allocated 20 minute slot and a sponsorship form on contacting the Centre.

For a sponsorship form please contact John Bell on tel: 0191 433 5631.

Five venues confirmed to be taking part over the week are:
Monday 29th October at Felling Children's Centre
Tuesday 30th October at Bede Children's Centre
Wednesday 31st October at Deckham / Elgin Centre
Thursday 1st November at Gateshead International Stadium
Friday 2nd November at Leam Lane (Youth and Community Learning and Children's Centre Combined).

Posted by Ross Glasgow at 3:43 PM | Comments (0)

Change For Children Newsletter

The latest edition of the Change For Children newsletter is now available.

In this edition:
Maggie Atkinson, Director of Children's Services, tells us how we will maintain the momentum around change for children;
Following their training, over 100 practitioners in Gateshead are acting as lead practitioners for children and young people. We ask practitioners about the benefits and challenges;
solution finder service directory gets a facelift;
...And more updates about information sharing and integrated working training.

To access the document click here Download file (pdf file 156KB)

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More Children's Centre Events

Here's a little reminder of what is going on in Gateshead's Sure Start Children's Centres.

To download the information click here Download file (Word Doc 124KB)

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October 17, 2007

Early Years Forum 5 October 2007

Please find attached report and presentations from the Early Years Forum on 5 October 2007.

For more information about the Forum please click here Download file (Word Doc 34.0KB). To see the presentations from the day please click here Download file (Powerpoint 183KB), here Download file (Powerpoint 105KB) and here Download file (Powerpoint 41KB).

Posted by Ross Glasgow at 9:38 AM | Comments (0)

October 16, 2007

Forthcoming Groups and Events at Teams and Dunston Sure Start Children's Centre

A number of new events have been organised for the coming months by Teams and Dunston Sure Start Children's Centres.

Saturdads
Saturday 20th October 2007, 10.00am - 11.30am
St Nicholas Church Hall, Dunston
A new group starting for Dads/Grandads/Male Carers and their children aged 0-5 years. Come along and join in the fun in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere! The group will be continuing in the new year the first Saturday in every month.

Halloween Activities
Thursday 25th October 2007, 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Tyne View Primary School
Come and join in the fun! Halloween arts, crafts and games

Halloween Party
Wednesday 31st October 2007, 4.00pm - 6.00pm
Tyne View Primary School
Fund Raising for Teams Family Centre. Party games, food and refreshments available to purchase.

Shake, Rattle and Roll
Every Wednesday, 9.30am - 11.15am
Dunston Community Centre
A fun group for parents & carers with children aged 0-3 years. Lots of games and activities including Music and Movement.

Supertots
Every Friday 9.30am - 11.15am (term-time only)
St Nicholas Church Hall, Dunston
Come and join in the fun! For children 2-4 years (younger siblings welcome).

Young Mum's Group
Every Wednesday 1.00pm - 3.00pm
For mums up to age 20. Come along and join the group and meet new friends. Free Creche available.

Posted by Ross Glasgow at 9:39 AM | Comments (0)

October 15, 2007

Pink Party at The Elgin Centre

Friday 26th October from 10.00am - 2.00pm. Proceeds will be donated to the local Breast Cancer Unit at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

Entry is 50p per person. Please join in the pink theme and wear something pink! Contact Deckham Children's Centre Reception for more details on 0191 433 6300.

Posted by Ross Glasgow at 10:01 AM | Comments (0)

October 12, 2007

Early Arts North East E-Bulletin Autumn 2007

Early Arts North East are now compiling their Autumn quarterly e-newsletter containing information on events, projects and activities for children from birth to 6 years old in the region.

They are looking for contributions for the e-newsletter which will be going out in November. If you have any events, activities or examples of good practice you would like to share with other people working in under fives and foundation stage settings they would be delighted to hear from you. The deadline for submissions is Friday 26th October. If you would be interested in receiving or contributing to the newsletter or being part of the database please let inform them by replying to anna@earlyartsnortheast.org

Posted by Ross Glasgow at 2:42 PM | Comments (0)

October 11, 2007

October News Bulletin Deadline

The deadline for copy for the October edition of the Early Years and Childcare Service News Bulletin is Monday 15 October 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 Michael Hunt at 10:25 AM | Comments (0)

October 8, 2007

Forthcoming Events at Highfield Sure Start Children's Centre

More events for the coming months have been organised by Highfield Sure Start Children's Centre.

Family Day at Chopwell Woods with Highfield Children's Centre
Monday 22nd October 2007 12.00 - 2:00pm
Come and join Highfield Children's Centre for a nature trail and bring lunch for a picnic.

Autumn Playday
Wednesday 24th October 2007, 10.00am - 11.30am
A fun event to celebrate Autumn with Halloween arts and crafts and activities. There will be messy play, gloop and playdough.

Music and Movement at Highfield Children's Centre
Every Tuesday from 9.30am - 11.00am starting Tuesday 30th October 2007
Come and join Highfield Children's Centre for fun session of Music and Movement. Singing, dancing and much more fun.

Christmas Trip to White House Farm
Saturday 8th December 2007
Come and join Highfield Children's Centre for a trip to White House Farm for their Christmas Bonanza. Visit Santa Claus, the Christmas Fairy, Mrs Claus and the elves in their enchanted Winter Wonderland.
Tickets go on sale from Tuesday 23rd October at Highfield Children's Centre. Adults - £6.10, Children - £5.10, Under 3's - Free, Bus - £1 per person.

For more information contact Amy Francis or Jacqui Grimes on 01207 545 732 or text 07766 526 897.

Posted by Ross Glasgow at 10:27 AM | Comments (0)

Early Years Foundation Stage - Observation, Assessment and Planning Presentation

Please find attached the Early Years Foundation Stage presentation.

Click here to view the presentation Download PowerPoint (2.9MB)

Posted by Michael Hunt at 10:13 AM | Comments (1)