Being a parent who may be trying to manage remote working, keeping up to date with your own schedule whilst home schooling is something a lot of us have had to adapt to. There are resources and support available that allow us to thrive while in this situation. Although many of us can spend more…
Schools and nurseries are out!!! Normally at this time of year our children would all be looking forward to a six-week break, and we would we worrying how we entertain them for those weeks. The reality is for a lot of parents we have been doing this for 18 weeks now. This year as parents…
What do your children need? Reading Together Talking Together Communication is the key We all know the importance of communication with children and young people. Some children’s personalities are upfront about communicating their emotions, whilst others may not have the skills or choose not to share. Rather than thinking of children as little people who…
What can I be? Whatever age your children: self-esteem, self-image and having a mindset of self-worth unlocks future possibilities. For children up to the age of 7: What can I be when I grow up – they have so many ideas! Don’t limit your children’s thoughts – let them dream big, as they grow and…
What a fantastic week so far Learning together!! It has been a busy week for the Community and Family Learning Team this week with still two days to go. Have you managed to join us? If not… why not sign up for a session over the weekend? It’s been great to receive such positive…
Learn Together Week (29th – 5th July) Join us for a jam-packed week of fun activities for all the family! Simply visit our website, choose a day you would like to enrol on and we’ll send you a welcome pack. All workshops are online and FREE! There are a variety of workshops each day for…
If you have children at home, the last 12 weeks have been tiring, precious, 24/7! Running out of ideas to do with your children? To celebrate our upcoming “LEARNING TOGETHER” Week 29th June – 5th July 2020 we have 10 activities that will help you play, interact and communicate with your children to keep their…
Parental Decision Making: This week was National Carers week – and we forget that as parents that includes us! One of the hardest aspects of parenting/caring is protecting them but also educating them on the big world we live in and letting your little person (whatever age they are) develop language and skills to express…
Parental Decision Making: Are you overwhelmed by the task of thinking and talking through various decisions, especially in light of all the other responsibilities we have at the moment? (caring for loved ones, work, finances, uncertainty of the future etc “Do I send my child back to school? Or keep my child home schooled?” “Are…