National Walking Month 2018
May 2018 is National Walking Month: why not plan an event for your setting to take part? As part of this, Walk to School Week is 21-25th May: why not encourage all…
Data Protection & GDPR- where to find advice
Data Protection & GDPR- where to find advice Childcare settings need to comply with the new General Data Protection Regulations 2018 (GDPR 2018) which, in May 2018, will replace the Data Protection…
Childcare Vouchers
The Childcare Voucher Scheme, which would have closed to new applicants from 5th April has now been extended to 5th October 2018. This means that parents/carers who meet the employment criteria and have not yet…
Scarlet Fever in Bristol (March ’18).
Please be aware there is a current outbreak of Scarlet Fever in Bristol. If you have two or more cases of Scarlet Fever in your setting, you must contact Public Health…
Fundraising Blog: Somerset Crimebeat Trust
Fundraising Blog: Somerset Crimebeat Trust This grant programme is open for applications all year. Opening Date: Applications can be made at any time, but are awarded quarterly by the panel. Maximum grant…
Fundraising news: Ford Britain
Ford Britain Ford Britain Trust is committed to supporting local UK communities. Applications that are based near to a Ford plant or office location in the UK are awarded a higher weight…
Play throughout the ages
Play throughout the ages 1900’s: In a stark contrast to today, in the early 1900’s children were expected to entertain themselves. There was no money for expensive toys, and the adults were…
Is it time to let children play outdoors once more?
Is it time to let children play outdoors once more? Back in 2008 the decline in children’s play was laid bare when Government ministers admitted that one in four eight- to 10-year-olds…
FUNDRAISING BLOG: The Garfield Weston Foundation
Fundraising News: The Garfield Weston Foundation The Garfield Weston Foundation are excited to announce that on the 5th January 2018 they will be launching a new one-off grants scheme to celebrate the…
We Need Your Help in developing the Playwork Apprenticeship Standards
ATTENTION PLAYWORK EMPLOYERS: We Need Your Help in developing the Playwork Apprenticeship Standards The Government wants employers to be at the centre of the process for designing and delivering Apprenticeships. This is…
