Clare Jackson Childcare and Tuition

26/08/2026

17/08/2026

Our trading standards team is supporting the Office for Product Safety and Standards following a product recall of dangerous squishy dumpling toys.

The Child Accident Prevention Trust, working alongside the Toy Retailers Association, are providing advice for parents and carers.
https://capt.org.uk/squishy-toys-warning/

The advice provides awareness of the popular toys which may contain high levels of dangerous chemicals.

Consumer advice is available on our website: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/31759/Consumer-advice

01/08/2026

Hello August, the month where doing nothing is often the best something ###

26/07/2026

A child’s balance system develops…

in its own timeline. However, there are some milestones or guidelines to help you determine if your child is progressing.

You may not realize it, but balance is an extremely important system to develop that supports a child’s future learning. Children who have fine-tuned their balance skills when they were younger have better:

⚖ Attention and focus
⚖ Core stability to copy notes from the chalkboard
⚖ Can sit for longer periods of time in their chair
⚖ Provides stability for handwriting and reading development
To find out if your child or students are reaching some of their balance milestones or are on their way, do the following:

1. 🔗Click the link in the profile or grab it here: https://ilslearningcorner.com/balance-milestones.../

02/07/2026

🎒🌟 STARTING NURSERY OR SCHOOL IN SEPTEMBER? 🌟🎒

Join us at 🦋 Social Butterflies 🦋 this summer for our special Nursery & School Meet-Up Sessions!

These fun and friendly sessions are designed to help little ones feel excited and confident about their next big adventure while giving them the chance to meet familiar faces before September! 💛

Each session includes:
🧸 Stay & Play
📚 Circle Time & a story all about starting nursery/school
🎨 A themed activity
🤝 The opportunity to meet and make new friends before term starts

Perfect for children starting at:

🏫 Stanhope Barrington CofE
🏫 Castleside
🏫 Benfieldside
🏫 Beechdale Nursery School
🏫 Bishop Ian Ramsey CE
🏫 Consett Infants
🏫 Ebchester
🏫 St Mary’s
🏫 St Patrick’s
🏫 Our Lady and St. Joseph’s Brooms
🏫 All Saints Lanchester
🏫 Shotley Bridge
🏫 Lanchester EP
🏫 The Grove
🏫 Burnopfield

✨ A wonderful opportunity to build confidence, ease those first-day nerves and create new friendships before September arrives!

👇 Click here to find out dates and book your place 👇
https://bookwhen.com/socialbutterflies

25/06/2026

24/06/2026

Yep!

24/06/2026

Remember, don’t compare yourself to others as every journey is different.

29/05/2026

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