It’s never too early to start reading to your baby, they may not understand the words at first, but they will love the sound of your voice nonetheless! In fact, being read to from an early age provides an amazing basis for the development of communication, relationships and language. Throughout their first year, infants [...]
At the book launch of “Matthew lines things up", Manor and Castle Development Trust was proud to launch it as the first in a series of six books. Matthew Stroud pictured signing the book "Matthew lines things up" In attendance at Sunshine Pre-School, Woodthorpe Children's Centre, yesturday evening. Matthew Stroud who is now [...]
MCDT are proud to present 'Matthew lines things up' the first book in a series of six aimed at helping parents and Early Years Educators become familiar with patterns in children’s play. These patterns, called “schemas“ are a window into how children are making sense of their world. The book was inspired by children we [...]
The Best Start team is delighted to announce that they have been awarded a Lottery Community Fund grant of £346,000 for their new project, Best Start Communities Count too (BSCCtoo) which will run until 2022. The 3 year project aims to alleviate some of the key challenges faced by families living in our area by [...]
On Sunday 27 May 2018 Wendy Kettleborough plans to run the Edinburgh half marathon to raise money for the local Sunshie Pre-School located in the Woodthorpe area of Sheffield. Sunshine Pre-school needs to raise £20,000 to ensure it remains viable. Recently awarded “ Outstanding “ for their high quality provision (see Ofstead latest report here). [...]
