Akwaba centre

24/08/2026

🌱💛 RESILIENCE: LEARNING TO KEEP GOING

Sometimes things don’t work out the first time.

A tower might fall. A drawing might not look how we imagined. A game might feel difficult. And that’s okay. 💛

Resilience is not about never feeling frustrated or disappointed. It’s about learning that it’s okay to try again, ask for help, make a new plan, and keep going.

As adults, we can help children build resilience by saying:

💬 “It’s okay to find this difficult.”
💬 “What could we try differently?”
💬 “Would you like some help?”
💬 “I’m proud of you for trying again.”

At Akwaba Centre, we celebrate the effort, the courage to try, and the confidence that grows when children discover: “I can do hard things.” 🌟

💙 We are local.
💚 We care.
🧡 We are Akwaba.

📍 Coventry
📞 Enquiries & Enrolments: 07857 991505

12/08/2026

12/08/2026

🌟 CHILDCARE THAT WORKS AROUND YOUR FAMILY — NOT THE OTHER WAY AROUND.

Early lectures? Long shifts? School runs clashing with work? Or simply need reliable support before and after school?

Akwaba Centre provides flexible wraparound childcare for Coventry families, helping make busy mornings and afternoons that little bit easier.

🌅 Breakfast Club 7AM–9AM
🎒 After-School Club from 3PM+
📚 Homework support & learning activities
🥪 Healthy snacks and engaging activities
🚐 Pick-up & drop-off service
💚 SEND-friendly setting and transport
🛡️ Experienced, DBS-checked staff

Whether you need regular childcare or you're preparing for a change in work, study or family routine, talk to us early so we can explore what will work for your child.

📍 9 Acorn Street, Stoke Aldermoor, Coventry, CV3 1DP
📞 07857 991505
📧 [email protected]

Spaces are limited — call or message us to enquire.

12/08/2026

🚐 WE’RE RECRUITING — MINIBUS DRIVER | COVENTRY

Looking for flexible work that actually makes a difference?

Akwaba Centre is recruiting a reliable and caring Minibus Driver to help safely transport children to and from school and our childcare centre.

This is more than getting from A to B. Every journey carries someone’s most precious passenger. ❤️

✅ Flexible hours
📚 Mainly term-time work
☀️ Holiday work may be available
👧 Experience with children preferred
🛡️ Enhanced DBS required — we can arrange one for the successful applicant
🚐 D1 driving entitlement desirable
⚡ Immediate start available

📍 Akwaba Centre
9 Acorn Street, Stoke Aldermoor
Coventry, CV3 1DP

📞 07857 991505

📧 [email protected]

Interested? Contact us today. Know someone who would be perfect? Tag them or share this post with them. 🚐

12/08/2026

At Akwaba Centre, we believe discipline is about guiding, teaching and understanding — not simply punishing. 💛

Children thrive when they have clear boundaries, consistent rules and adults who take the time to listen to them. 🌱

Here are 4 simple ways to encourage positive discipline:
✨ Redirect unwanted behaviour
✨ Give attention to positive behaviour
✨ Set clear and consistent rules
✨ Listen to and understand their feelings

Because every moment of correction is also an opportunity to teach, connect and help a child grow. 💕

07/08/2026

Sometimes the behaviours that test our patience the most are actually signs that our children are learning, growing and developing. 🥹🤎

The endless “why?” questions, constant “no’s”, emotional meltdowns, messy play and never-ending movement can all be part of healthy development.

Instead of only asking, “How do I stop this behaviour?” try asking, “What is my child learning through this?” 🌱

✨ Curiosity builds thinking skills.
✨ Saying “no” helps develop independence.
✨ Meltdowns are opportunities to learn emotional regulation.
✨ Messy play encourages creativity and problem-solving.
✨ Active play supports coordination and physical development.

They’re not just being difficult — they’re developing. 🤎