which will update you with the latest news and events.
Libraries in Shropshire will be celebrating National Libraries Day on Saturday 6 February 2016, when library users new and existing are being encouraged to go along to their local library and find out about the great services on offer – from homework clubs and children’s story and rhymetimes to information about starting a business and … Continue reading
At this time of year we might just want to hibernate inside or think that the cold wet weather makes it impossible to be outside with the children, but we actually run the risk of not getting enough Vitamin D and for children that can have a negative impact on their growing bones and a … Continue reading
Do you think free vitamin supplements should be available to all pregnant women and/or young children? I’m sure you will have read or heard on the news that as a nation we are getting bigger and that this can have harmful effects on our health. But did you know that many young children are not … Continue reading
Research shows that alongside good parenting, high quality part time childcare helps give children a great start, providing a solid foundation for the future. It can help to:- Improve children’s development, for example their communication skills Help them learn to socialise with other children and make friends Help them begin to get ready for school … Continue reading
Adopting a child is often perceived to be a daunting and challenging process. Fortunately, the reality couldn’t be further from the perception, and in Shropshire children of all ages and from all backgrounds are being adopted by loving families. As part of National Adoption Week, the Joint Adoption Service of Shrophsire, Telford and Wrekin have … Continue reading
If your child is now in Year 6, the past few weeks will probably have been a particularly busy time for you. By Halloween, 31st October 2013, you need to have completed an application if you would like your child to transfer to a maintained secondary school. All the secondary schools in Shropshire have hosted … Continue reading
October is Love your Bike Month in Shropshire, all this month there are free events, courses and giveaways to help your family to enjoy their bikes and to be visible while cycling during the dark winter months. To celebrate Love Your Bike Month we’re bringing you some fun ideas for ways to get your kids … Continue reading
Stopping smoking is the most important thing you can do to improve your baby’s health, growth and development, we’ve asked our friends at Help 2 Quit to write a guest blog on the support they offer to help those who want to stop smoking in pregnancy. They also share a one Mum’s story on why … Continue reading
Children’s mental health and emotional well-being should be a priority for us all. Anyone who has contact with a child has an impact on their mental health and emotional well-being. This blog looks at what mental health is and offers some tips to support children to Think Good Feel Good. Mental health is as important … Continue reading
The summer holidays can be a mixed blessing for both children and families. Balancing work and home commitments, keeping the children active and avoiding the boredom can be difficult. To help ease the stresses of the summer and to ensure you and your family have fun together we have produced a Summer Fun Guide. It … Continue reading
