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You are right, your children do look adorable in their Nativity Costume / Party Outfit / Christmas jumper . . . But please keep them safe by not posting their pictures online.

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Helping families build calm, consistent bedtime routines can make a big difference to children’s wellbeing, learning, and behaviour. In our latest blog, we share practical ways early years practitioners can support parents with reducing screen time and promoting healthy sleep habits. 🌙

Read here https://50thingstodo.org/helping-families-reduce-screen-time-better-sleep-time

If you work with parents, you can explore our Less Screen Time, More Play Time resources to help families build healthier habits:

https://50thingstodo.org/less-screen-time-more-play-time/support-conversations-parents

Welcome to all our children and families at the start of term 🩷

Summer Highlights Enjoy a ton of summer highlights with our top picks for things to do in Wakefield for families this summer!

The seaside is coming to Castleford ☀️

A Grand Week Out will bring a full week of free, family-friendly fun to Castleford Market, and everyone’s invited!

Expect sandpits, giant games, picnic spaces, crafts and funfair rides - all designed to bring the joy of the coast to the heart of town.

📅 Monday 18 - Saturday 23 August 2025
⏰ 10am-3pm
📍 Castleford Market
🔗 https://experiencewakefield.co.uk/event/a-grand-week-out/

No booking needed, just drop in and enjoy!

Wakefield District Markets

🎉 This Saturday – Inclusive Sports Festival 2025!

📍 Thornes Park Stadium, Wakefield
🕚 11am – 2pm
💥 FREE ENTRY

Join Wakefield Wellbeing for a fun-filled day of sports, creativity, and connection — designed for children and adults with disabilities, learning disabilities, and neurodiversity. But remember: everyone’s welcome!

⚽ Try out inclusive sports
🧘 Relax in sensory zones
🎨 Enjoy crafts & artwork by Jason Wilsher-Mills MBE
🤝 Meet local clubs & providers
🎯 Discover a sport that works for YOU!

No booking needed — just come along and get involved!
👉 www.wakefield.gov.uk/disabilitysport

Let’s make Wakefield’s sports scene truly inclusive. See you there! 💙

The seaside is coming to Castleford!
Head to the town centre for free family fun on Friday 22 and Saturday 23 August. Expect:

🪣 Outdoor sandpit
🎪 Traditional funfair rides
🖌️ Face painting (Saturday only)

Plus, there’s even more happening throughout the week in Castleford Market as part of A Grand Week Out.
Find out more at: experiencewakefield.co.uk/event/a-grand-week-out

Wakefield Council, Wakefield District Markets

Don’t forget to use your app for ideas of things to do this summer 😎

wakefield.50thingstodo.org

https://mailchi.mp/education.gov.uk/final-reminder-to-working-parents-apply-now-for-30-hours-childcare-from-september?e=f0f75decb4 Final reminder to working parents: apply now for 30 hours childcare from September

Final reminder to working parents: apply now for 30 hours childcare from September Expanding childcare support can help give your child a great start and give you the choices you need to balance work and family life.

🩷As you know, our lovely Manager Laura has been off this year receiving life saving treatment for breast cancer. She and I will be taking part in the Leeds Race for Life tomorrow to raise some money for Cancer Research Uk. Every small donation helps 🙂

Becky's Race for Life Cancer is happening right now, which is why I'm taking part in a Race for Life 5k to raise money and save lives. 1 in 2 people will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. Every single pound you donate makes a difference to Cancer Research UK’s groundbreaking work, so please sponsor me now.