04/06/2026
Flying Start early learning childcare encourages your 2 year old child to:
• learn
• play
• make new friends
• experience new activities
• prepare for their next steps.
It can also help you:
• have more time
• take up a college course
• go back to work
• meet other parents
• get ideas of how to help your child play and learn.
Apply now to see if your child is eligible!
Find out more here: 👉 https://www.derby.gov.uk/2yearchildcare 🔗 or call 01332 640758. 📲
04/06/2026
Starting reception in September? 🎒📚
There are key skills that schools expect children to be learning before their first day. Practising these will make your child’s journey to Reception as positive as possible. There’s lots you can do at home to build your child’s confidence and independence, helping them feel emotionally and practically prepared to start school. 🥰
Here's how to make your child feel ready: 👉https://startingreception.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Starting-Reception.pdf
01/06/2026
Today is the start of Child Safety Week so the Child Accident Prevention Trust has created this Child Safety Parents’ Pack: 👉https://capt.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Parents-pack-2026.pdf
Did you know that most serious accidents to under 5s happen at home?
• Threats to breathing
• Falls
• Poisoning
• Burns and scalds
• Drowning
13/05/2026
We are learning about keeping our teeth clean this week
06/05/2026
Going into early learning childcare aged 2 ensures your little one is having the best start in life and can keep up with their peers. 👶
Check your eligibility for a Flying Start place by applying online: 👉 www.derby.gov.uk/2yearchildcare 🔗
Or by calling the Families Information Service on 01332 640758. 📲