North Warwickshire Children & Family Centre

Starting school is an exciting milestone for children and families. School readiness isn't about knowing the alphabet or being able to count to 100, it's about helping children feel confident, independent and ready to learn.
Here are some simple ways to support your child before they start school:
🍎 Encourage independence: practise putting on coats, shoes and simple items of clothing.
🍎 Support toileting and handwashing: help your child become as independent as possible with using the toilet and washing their hands.
🍎 Practise mealtimes: encourage your child to open lunchboxes, drink from their water bottle and tidy away after eating.
🍎 Talk, read and play together: everyday conversations, reading stories and imaginative play all help develop communication and language skills.
🍎 Build confidence: encourage your child to have a go, make choices and solve simple problems with your support.
🍎 Establish routines: gradually introducing school-day bedtimes and morning routines can help make the transition easier.
Remember, every child develops at their own pace. School readiness looks different for every family, and children don't need to master every skill before their first day.
For more tips on getting ready for school - https://bit.ly/4vyT5iY

Don't forget our Family Stay and Play at Mancetter Memorial Hall on Monday 24th August 1.00pm - 2.30pm. For everyone including babies and up to age 11 years. Lots of activities including free play with a large range of toys, messy and creative play including playdough and painting and as always our early years practitioners are on hand for any advice.
Call 01827 718723 to book your place. See less See less

Is your name on your electricity bill? 👀
No, really, it’s worth checking if you receive Universal Credit, Pension Credit or certain other benefits. You could be in line for £150 off your electricity bill this winter through the Warm Home Discount.
🗓️ But here's the important bit: your name needs to be on the electricity account by 23 August for the discount to be applied automatically if you qualify.
It only takes a couple of minutes to check, and it could save you £150. 🧡
If you’ve moved recently, it’s especially important to make sure your name is listed, as it's one of the most common reasons people miss out.
Find out if you're eligible: https://bit.ly/3UrdauE

We are already on to week 5 but, there is still lots to do.

Shark in Polesworth Park (Grendon Road Car park - B78 1HA)
Come along and join in the fun with a walk and Shark in the Park story.
All Families welcome

Everyone is welcome - no need to book

We will be there, come along and see us😀

A mental health service for children and young people called ECHO (standing for Every Child Heard and Offered support), has launched today across Warwickshire.
Echo Support will benefit children and young people experiencing lower-level mental health and emotional wellbeing challenges, including:
- Feeling anxious or worried
- Struggling with stress or low mood
- Having friendship or school difficulties
- Finding emotions difficult to manage
- Needing coping strategies and early support
Anyone can access support from ECHO for a child or young person. Tel: 02476 631835 (lines are open Monday to Thursday 9am to 4.30pm and Friday 9am to 4pm) or learn more: https://orlo.uk/D25HG

The summer holidays are flying by, but there's still plenty happening on our Summer Timetable!