Scope for learning
A group of early years practitioners from High/Scope settings inLincolnshire visited South Tyneside Early Excellence Children's Centre,who have a partnership with High/Scope UK. Mary Barlow, trainer andearly years consultant, said, 'High/Scope practitioners were given theopportunity to observe the High/Scope approach as best early yearspractice underpinning the EYFS.' The visit was funded by LincolnshireBirth to Five service, which also funds High/Scope training andpractitioner network support groups.
Every one a winner
The Beijing Olympics inspired children at Stone Eden Nursery in Carlisle(pictured) to take part in their own mini-Olympics. Every child made aflag and a medal and took to the podium to celebrate. Wendy Noble fromthe nursery said, 'We incorporated different cultures through knowledgeand understanding of the Olympics.'
Games for all
Cranleigh Lodge Day Nursery in Bournemouth also held a mini-Olympics on11 August. Deputy manager Grace Dalton said, 'We had lots of gamesincluding throwing balls in a bucket, balancing eggs on spoons,parachute games and running races. At the end the children werepresented with a medal for taking part in the games. The emphasis of theday was all about taking part, not the winning.'
Fun on the road
Buffer Bear nursery in Wimbledon, London, held a Beep Beep Day for theroad safety charity BRAKE, which raises funds for children involved intraffic accicents. Children brought their own scooters and bikes and theolder ones took part in a road safety lesson with the help of amakeshift road complete with zebra crossing and traffic lights.Organiser Michelle Wade said, 'We have raised 300 so far andsponsorship forms are still coming in. We had lots of fun.'
Meet the minder
The childminder network at Fazakerley Children's Centre in Liverpoolheld a 'Meet the Minder' event attended by about 40 families. Communityand childminder network co-ordinator Maureen Eyers said, 'The majoritywho came along admitted they did not know much about childminding, orthat childminders were registered by Ofsted. It's events like this thatcontinue to get the message out about childminders.'
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Pyjama party
Children can wear pyjamas to nursery to raise funds for the Children'sTrust, a charity providing care, education and therapy for children withmultiple and complex needs. Children's character Humphrey the Elephantis ten this year, and children can join in the celebrations by paying2 for Humphrey's National Pyjama Week from 13-17 October.Participants will receive a pack with posters, postcards, activitysheets and certificates for all the children, and those raising 50 or more will get a free Humphrey bedtime book and toy. Register atwww.thechildrenstrust.org.uk/Humphrey.
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
Reuben Thorpe has fun with a pasta maker at All Saints Children's Centrein Chatham, Kent, during an Italian-themed day of celebrations for theopening of the centre's outdoor cafe and garden, where, besides learninghow to make their own pasta and pizza, children took part in spaghettipaint play. Visitors also met the centre's two chickens, Martha andAggie.
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