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

"...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!"

"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. By 2010, every community will be served by a Sure Start Children’s Centre, offering permanent universal provision across the country, ensuring 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.

For more information visit www.surestart.gov.uk