The Speech and Language therapy team are running a Bump to Baby webinar in November.

This webinar is an amazing opportunity for all expectant or new mothers to join for lots of advice and handy tips.

If you would like to join on Tuesday 23rd November between 10am-10:45am then drop them an email on SLT_CYP.east@aapt.scot.nhs.uk to be registered.

Challenge Poverty Week

Please click on link for information on open days that East Ayrshire are currently running this week to provide support for families within East Ayrshire, should they need any.

I would encourage any family that may be struggling financially to seek help and support.

Challenge Poverty Week · East Ayrshire Council (east-ayrshire.gov.uk)

The October holidays are almost upon us so please note that the ECC will be on holiday from close on Friday 8th October and children return Tuesday 19th October.

Monday 18th October is an in-service day.

The ECC will also be taking part in WEAR RED DAY on 22nd October to support and Show Racism the RED card! So if you wish your child may wear red but they do not have too if they do not wish too.

I am pleased to inform you that the ECC will be hosting a Halloween party on Friday 29th October – the children can come dressed up if they wish too.  Can I ask that there are not any props that come along with costumes that may get broken or damaged, and that parents are respectful in costume choices and nothing too scary. 

We are looking forward to a spooktacular event!!

I will post more information after the holidays.

Can I please remind all our parent/carers if you have not yet returned your child’s information form, could you please do this at your earliest convenience. We need these forms returned to ensure that any information we have is up to date and accurate.

Thank you!

Please find attached our September top tip for Early Years to boost your child’s communication skills.

Sept 2021

A Dummy stops me talking!!

Here at the ECC we can help in supporting your child to stop using a dummy if you are struggling at home and are looking at perhaps using the ECC dummy fairy…then please let us know! 

Please let us know if we can support any in this matter.

Please note that the ECC will be closed on Friday 18th September and Monday 20th September.

The children will return on Tuesday 21st September.

We hope everyone enjoys their long weekend.

Good afternoon,

Here is this months Newsletter. There is lots of information including a little checklist for Parents/Carers.

September Newsletter

If you have any queries please let us know.

maria.paterson@eastayrshire.org.uk

Good morning,

All the children have done amazing at settling back into the ECC, and if they have just started are doing great getting used to this new environment and meeting new friends and staff.

I know this can be a concerning time for Parents/carers especially if their child seems to be struggling and not as keen to come.

For our returners this is to be expected, they have just spent a summer at home with their families and as much as they love the ECC once they are in, it can still be a struggle for them getting back into a routine. This session as well there has been a few changes as we are no longer in bubbles the children will be getting used to using both rooms and getting to know new children and staff. Keep in there though as this will ease up as the weeks past.

Our new starts may be the same but again please don’t feel disheartened as it is all new and they will in time adjust to the ECC environment.

If you feel your child is struggling (as well as you) then please speak with a member of staff for some reassurance.

Maria

Good afternoon,

I have attached the lunch menu for next week, for all our new starts could I ask parents/carers to chat with their children about staying in the ECC for lunch and what their choices will be?  This will make this next transition a little easier for them. If your child does not like a choice that is available then please do not worry about this as we encourage children to try new things and we are usually quite successful however,  if they still do not like the choice we will ensure they get something substantial to eat.

ECC week 1

Next week you will receive home your child’s ‘All about me!’ and perhaps some forms.  If you could complete and return as your earliest convenience.

I will begin adding on parents to the children’s learning journal profiles. Learning Journals will send you an email to set up username, password and a pin. Once you have set this up and logged on you will only have access to your own child’s profile.

In the ECC we have our ‘Treat Tank’ this is money we will collect every Tuesday. suggested amount is £3. This money will contribute to snack, parties, out in community trips etc. 

We hope you have all had a great first couple of days

Good morning!

We are looking forward to welcoming back our returning children and the children starting with us for the new session.

I am very pleased to let you know that although there are still many COVID restrictions in place that will be detailed below, we are not in separate bubbles.

Restrictions still in place:

• Staggered drop off and pick up times (detailed below)
• Children will be collected from ECC playground and brought out at end of session.
• It is encouraged that Parents/Carers wear masks within the ECC Playground.
• Encouragement of regular hand washing at home and ECC.

Staggered start and finish times:-

Groups                               Drop off               Pick up

Purple & Blue                  8:40am                 2:40pm

Red & Green                   8:50am                  2:50pm

Yellow                                8:55am                   2:55pm

Please note that the ECC door will close at 9am if you are later please enter at Main Entrance. 

Here is the Group Information;

We will be taking £3 weekly snack contribution from Tuesday 24th August.

For the children starting with us tomorrow – it is advised to have an induction day of 1-2 hours. Please can you confirm with member of staff in the morning at drop off the time of collection? Thank you.

We look forward to seeing you all tomorrow.

If you have any queries then please contact me on

maria.paterson@eastayrshire.org.uk