SUPPORTING
THE EARLY YEARS FOUNDATION STAGE CURRICULUM
"Parents have all given positive feedback and many are amazed that their young babies are beginning
to sign just after a few sessions. So much so that I have booked other sessions"
Childrens Centre Coordinator
"Our Children Centre provides Baby
Signing courses for the local community as communication difficulties have been identified. The parents have praised the structure,
pitch, tutor and the songs/rhymes used to support the learning. Parents have been pleased that their babies are now able to
commuicate with them and have said they would recommend the course to other parents and friends."
Family Support Outreach Worker
"I feel really enthusiastic
and empowered after this course"
"I was so inspired by your class"
"...I found this
course exceptionally good (and I've attended 4 other courses with my baby). Very clear, friendly
and enthusiastic course leader..."
"The best and most worthwhile group I have experienced"
"A fantastic session for mums and babies - I highly recommend it to everyone!"
"Its really helping her concentration and confidence"
"It has helped develop her vocabulary extremely
quickly and made such a difference to the way we talk to each other every day"
"I have enjoyed having
lots of fun with my baby"
"...it
was fantastic..." "very friendly and relaxed"
"...she has started to sign Milk and Hello!!!
So exciting"
"...it was great
when he did the sign for milk!"
"...the
structure of the entire class was excellent for keeping babies interested and engaged..."
"...relaxed, welcoming environment, learning was fun..."
"...it was lots of fun..." "...we are already seeing results..."
"I would definitely recommend this group to other
mums"
"we've really enjoyed it and decided
to do an adult education course in British Sign Language at college"
"It's
such a wonderful feeling when you get the first sign from your baby. Thank you so much"
Parents who attended our Level 1 and Level 2 Baby Signing programmes at the childrens centre
Children’s centres are service hubs where children under
five years old and their families can receive seamless integrated services and information. Sure Start Children’s Centre
aim is that every child gets the best start in life.
These
services vary according to centre but may include:
- Integrated
early education and childcare - all centres offering early years provision have a minimum half-time qualified teacher (increasing
to full time within 18 months of the centre opening).
- Support for parents - including advice on parenting, local childcare options and access to specialist services for
families.
- Child and family health services - ranging
from health screening, health visitor services to breast-feeding support.
- Helping parents into work - with links to the local Jobcentre Plus and training.
The Government’s vision, set out most recently in the Children’s Plan, is that every child and young
person should have the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Sure Start is at the forefront of transforming the way services
are delivered for young children and their families. The
aim of Sure Start Children’s Centres is to improve outcomes for all children. They are a vital part of the Government’s
ten-year childcare strategy to enable all families with children to have access to an affordable, flexible, high-quality childcare
place for their child.
Children's Centre teams
are friendly and approachable so do find out more about your centre by visiting www.surestart.gov.uk
