Little Chums

Child & Family Community Psychology (Aneurin University Health Board) are presenting a series of wellbeing talks to parents & caregivers of children in Torfaen.

These talks will draw upon some of the most common challenges experienced by all families, including many practical strategies and ideas that you can try at home to support your child's wellbeing.

See the poster for more information.

Sign up to access the online talks using this link:
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=uChWuyjjgkCoVkM8ntyProjEaTfWtzZNrLtbxMUguXpUODcyRkxQWDhIM0VPSTZIUURIUjRMMVA1USQlQCN0PWcu&route=shorturl

Little Chums has emailed out a newsletter for June 2026. Didn't receive a copy of the newsletter by email or deleted it by accident?
Read it online here:

littlechums-newsletter-june26.pdf Shared with Dropbox

Is your child due to start School Nursery or Reception during 2027?

Torfaen have begun publishing information about school admissions including important deadline dates. Remember, you are not automatically entitled to a school place, you must apply!

Visit their website here:
https://www.torfaen.gov.uk/en/EducationLearning/SchoolsColleges/School-Admissions/SchoolAdmissions.aspx

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Wow! It's been *HOT*! To stay cool, Preschool dug out the Slip and Slide and had some water fun in the garden!

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What gorgeous weather!

We've gone from cloud, rain and wind just a couple of days ago to beautiful sunshine! Hopefully, summer has started for real?

All of the groups have been taking the opportunity to get outside to play, particularly if the water tray was involved!

See the photos in the photo album here:

May Fun in the Sun · Friday, May 22 📸 Shared album · Tap to view!

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In November 2025, Preschool staff member Hollie lost her wonderful Nan after a long and heart-breaking battle with Alzheimer’s and Dementia. The cruel disease slowly took pieces of her away and watching the person she loved so much gradually decline was incredibly difficult for her whole family.

Preschool staff member Sophie’s Grampy is living with Alzheimer's and is currently in hospital. Seeing a person she care’s about change in such a sad way has been heart-breaking and difficult for her family.

They are both taking on the challenge of walking 26 miles to raise money for an incredible charity that supports families and those who suffer with Dementia and Alzheimer’s.

I you are able, please sponsor one or both of them.

Hollie's JustGiving page is here:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/hollie-felton-1?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

Sophie's JustGiving page is here:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/sophie-greenman-1?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

We have been given some really useful leaflets about hearing loss in children, produced by the National Deaf Children's Society.

If you think your child may have some issues with their hearing, check the leaflet out below (click to enlarge it) as there is lots of information and links to advice and support.

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Toddlers have spent the morning making play-doh frogs!

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We have been asked by the Torfaen Family Information Service (FIS), to share the poster below (click to enlarge) about getting your child ready for school.

This poster will be up in our Preschool building, with a QR code for your to scan which should take you to the information page on the FIS website.

You can also use the link below to visit the page.

https://www.torfaenfis.org.uk/get-ready-for-school

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We've had some great weather again the last few days so like Babies and Tots, Preschool have been getting outside as often as possible. They've really enjoyed getting their fresh air and exercise. See the photos!