* Free resource packs for Child Safety Week in June are available from the Child Accident Prevention Trust, with facts, activity ideas and useful contacts. Visit www.capt.org.uk or call 09065 151 436.
* Sure Start has published a new leaflet, More Choice For Childcare, to inform families and the workforce about the Government's changes to childcare support. See www.surestart.gov.uk.
* Studio UK is supplying early years furnishings and equipment from Italy, produced in consultation with the renowned schools organisation Reggio Children. There are two distinctive lines of products developed from years of research. For a catalogue contact Studio UK on 0191 222 0024.
* A new Ofsted leaflet, Information for parents and carers using childcare services, explains how Ofsted regulates childcare and how to lodge a complaint about Ofsted. Visit www.ofsted.gov.uk/publications.
* The Jewish Council for Racial Equality's new book, Start With a Difference: Promoting Race Equality in the Early Years - A Jewish Perspective, is aimed primarily at Jewish nurseries but includes wider practical advice about inclusion and cultural diversity. It costs 15 plus p&p and can be ordered at www.jcore.org.uk.
* The Charity Commission has released Guidance on the Extended Schools Initiative and the Provision of Pre-school Childcare, which is aimed specifically at schools and voluntary pre-schools planning to work together. The guidance was compiled with the Pre-School Learning Alliance in response to queries from the voluntary sector. See www.charity-commission. gov.uk/supportingcharities/esi.asp.
* The Meningitis Research Foundation (MRF) leaflet, Tot Watch, can alert carers and parents to symptoms of the disease. Early years workers are also being urged to raise funds by getting involved in the charity's 'Make Music with Marvin' musical show. Marvin is the MRF's friendly monster mascot. For a free pack or further information call 01454 281 814 or visit www.meningitis.org.
* Clever Clogs Games, a silver award-winner in last year's Nursery World Equipment Awards, has brought out a range of action packs called Foundation Steps to encourage speaking, listening and thinking skills in young children. The three boxes are Three Little Pigs Tales, The Hare and the Tortoise, and Just Like Me.
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* A multitude of free resources is available on a new speech and language therapy website www.commtap.org. The site offers practical tools, activities and games to help develop children's communication skills.
