From Preschool to Primary School
Parents and children attend a class to better prepare them for the transition into primary school. Session is led by children's centre outreach workers, and mimics a day at school so children can learn...
View ArticleGran Enjoys Centre's Sessions
An isolated grandmother takes her granddaughter to a Rhythm and Rhyme session at her local children’s centre, where she meets other people.
View ArticleBest Practice for a Sure Start: The Way Forward for Children's Centres
The All Party Parliamentary Group on Sure Start, a cross-party group of MPs and Lords, has published 'Best Practice for a Sure Start: The Way Forward for Children's Centres'
View ArticleYoung Dads: overlooked, undercounted, but out there
This essay is part of a series celebrating 4Children’s 30th year. Its author Rt Hon. David Lammy, Labour MP for Tottenham, former government Minister, and chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on...
View Article'The journey to outstanding - continuous quality improvement' by Sue Robb
A presentation by Sue Robb, Head of Early Years, 4Children at 'Let's talk quality - making early years achievable for all' conference, 10th October, Hallam Conference Centre
View Article'Ensuring quality within the EYFS delivery' by Helen Moylett
A presentation by Helen Moylett, Independent Early Years Consultant, Early Learning Consultancy at 'Let's talk quality - making early years achievable for all' conference, 10th October, Hallam...
View Article'Study into Early Education and Development (SEED)' by Jane O'Brien
A presentation by Jane O'Brien, Director Children and Young People's Team, NatCen Social Research at 'Let's talk quality - making early years achievable for all' conference, 10th October, Hallam...
View Article'Latest update in integrated health review' by Pauline Watts
A presentation by Pauline Watts, Nursing Professional Officer/ Clinical Adviser, Public Health Nursing, National Health Visitor Programme and Dementia, Department of Health at 'Let's talk quality -...
View Article'The importance of attachment in healthy emotional development' by Jane Barlow
A presentation by Jane Barlow, Professor of Public Health in Early Years, University of Warwick Medical School at 'Let's talk quality - making early years achievable for all' conference, 10th October,...
View Article'Nutrition matters in Early Years settings' by Dr Patricia Mucavele
A presentation by Dr Patricia Mucavele, Head of Nutrition, Children's Food Trust at 'Let's talk quality - making early years achievable for all' conference, 10th October, Hallam Conference
View Article'The uniqueness of 2 year olds' by Helen Moylett
A presentation by Helen Moylett, Idependent Early Years Consultant, Early Learning Consultancy at 'Let's talk quality - making early years achievable for all' conference, 10th October, Hallam Conference
View Article'What is special about 3 year olds?' by Ruth Pimentel
A presentation by Ruth Pimentel, Chief Executive, Toad Hall Nursery Group at 'Let's talk quality - making early years achievable for all' conference, 10th October, Hallam Conference
View Article'Quality reception practice' by Joanna ConCannon
A presentation by Joanna Concannon, Deputy Head, Knaphill Lower School at 'Let's talk quality - making early years achievable for all' conference, 10th October, Hallam Conference
View ArticleModern Motherhood
Leading lawyer and committed campaigner for women’s rights, and 4Children Patron Cherie Blair CBE, reflects on the ways in which life has changed beyond recognition for many families over the last 30...
View ArticleAirplay case study: Fundraising
Example of how the Youth Council at RAF Coningsby Youth Club identified a need to raise funds to purchase new equiepment, devised and ran a competition, successfully raising money whilst also offering...
View ArticleChildren's Centre Census 2013
The 4Children Children's Centre Census 2013 is the only national annual survey of Children’s Centre activities and comes at a time of widespread concern over the impact of acute financial pressures on...
View ArticleAirplay case study: offsite summer activities
RAF Cosford Youth Club successfully developed its summer holiday programme of activities using Airplay Youth Activity funding to offer offsite activity subsidies and a selection of workshop sessions.
View ArticleAirplay case study: graffiti art transforms youth club
The young people at RAF Wytom & Brampton inititaited a graffiti art competition to transform the youth club in to a welcoming space that feel like it belongs to them.
View ArticleAirplay case study: teenager in transition
An example of how Airplay is fulfilling the aims and objectives it set out to achieve. The Station Youth Worker supports a 16 year old in unfamiliar surroundings. We were able to give her...
View ArticleAirplay case study: evening sessions
Following a request from the youth forum at RAF Leeming, staff opened the Airplay youth club for evening sessions over the summer holidays. This case study shows the success and outcomes of this trial.
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