Bluebells Play Childminding

Scan the qr code or click on the link below for further details
https://www.shirleyswimmingpool.co.uk/news/free-swimming-lessons-for-school-aged-beginners

We have one more space available from September for a child aged 1 - 4 years old on a Tuesday and Thursday from 7.30am - 4.30pm. Please get in touch if you are interested in a space for your child from September. 😀

Step by step guide to getting your childcare code for September.
If you are an eligible working parent in England, you can apply for:
• 15 hours childcare per week over 38 weeks of the year, if you have a child between 9 months old and 3 years old. Your child must be at least 9 months old on or before 1 September.
• 30 hours childcare per week over 38 weeks of the year, if you have a child aged 3 or 4 years old.

You have until 31 August to get your code from gov.uk to start in September. However, it’s important to remember some childcare providers will have different deadlines. Make sure you speak to yours at an early stage to find out more about their arrangements.

If you plan to return to work from parental leave or start a new job by the end of September, you can apply for a childcare code at the same time as everyone else. You will then receive a letter in the post within 1 to 2 weeks. Here’s how to get your childcare code:

1. Check your eligibility online on the Childcare Choices website.
2. Speak to your provider, such as your nursery or childminder. Check what their arrangements are and that they can offer your child a place.
3. Create a childcare account on gov.uk if you don’t already have one, where you can apply for your code. You’ll need:
- your National Insurance Number (or unique taxpayer reference if - you are self-employed)
- the date you started or are due to start work
- details of any government support or benefits you receive
- the UK birth certificate reference number (if you have one) for your child

4. You may receive your code straight away, but it can take up to 7 days. You should then give this code to your provider.

5. Reconfirm your details on your gov.uk childcare account every 3 months.
Click here to apply for your code.
https://www.gov.uk/apply-free-childcare-if-youre-working

Free Breastfeeding support in Southampton

Is your child ready to start reception?

In June, we will be starting School Readiness sessions citywide to support children with getting ready to start school.

If your child needs support in any of these areas these sessions can help:

🔵Listening and understanding - follow instructions and understand the need to follow rules

🟠Sharing and turn taking - share toys, play games with others

🟢Eating using a knife and fork - open a packed lunch and packaging

🟣Going to the toilet - using toilet and wash and dry hands without any help

🔵Getting dressed and undressed - button and unbutton clothes and putting shoes on

🟠Keeping to a routine - leave on time and having a good bedtime routine

There is no need to book and sessions will run for six weeks covering a different topic each week with a mini graduation at the end to celebrate school readiness.

Locations:
🧡Family Hub Pickles Coppice
Tuesday 4 June to 20 August
12.30 - 2.30pm

💚Family Hub Seashell
Tuesday 4 June to 9 July
9:30 - 11:30am

💚Family Hub Cutbush
Tuesday 23 July to 27 August
9:30 - 11:30am

💙Family Hub Honeysuckle
Thursday 6 June to 11 July
12.30 - 2.30pm

💙Family Hub Clovelly
Thursday 18 July to 22 August
12.30 - 2.30pm

For more information please contact: [email protected]

For all locations visit: https://soton.cc/family-hub-locations

Join us next week for the last week of the Spring term!

We will be running lots of sessions on Monday including Stay and Plays at Seashell and Clovelly, Bumps and Babies at Cutbush, The Ashby Centre and Northam and more!

Find our city-wide schedule herehttps://www.southampton.gov.uk/media/kj3bsr3s/family-hub-what-s-on-spring-term-time-schedule-09022024.pdf

We will be closed Good Friday 29 March and Easter Monday 1 April.

During the holidays we will be running a reduced schedule. Find it herehttps://www.southampton.gov.uk/media/cacbd1c0/family-hub-what-s-on-april-holidays-schedule.pdf

See you tomorrow!

Here are details of the holiday club at Itchen being run by Computer Xplorers during the Easter break.

There are free spaces available for children on free school meals.

Please contact the number on the image if you have any queries or use the QR code to book.

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