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East Renfrewshire Autistic Spectrum Disorder Strategy

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As part of East Renfrewshire HSCP engagement stakeholder strategy, Val Tiernay has been asked to facilitate two focus groups with local parents whose children have communication/autistic spectrum disorders. The purpose of the focus group is to seek the views of local parents to help influence the development of East Renfrewshire’s ASD strategy.

Val will be hosting the meetings on Friday 27th November at 9.15am and again at 1.15pm. The IMFC parents room has been booked out as the venue for the day.

Please come along and share your views.

Upcoming staff changes

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Zoe would like to say a huge ‘Thank you’ for all the best wishes, cards and tokens of appreciation she was given on Thursday. Zoe had a lovely last day at IMFC and we all wish her the very best for the future.

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On Monday we welcome Miss Fay Hunter to the Cara playroom. Fay will become key worker to the yellow group until such time as the permanent position is filled following interviews on 15th December.

Miss Linsay Thomson, current key worker to the red group was delighted to be informed we are now able to maintain her temporary position until July 2016. This means Linsay will stay as key worker to the red group until the end of term.

In addition, we are thrilled that we have been informed of an short term budget becoming available, enabling us to recruit two additional CDOs. Lorraine Kerr and Colette Graham will begin their new posts within the FC on Monday. Colette is well known within the centre as she was our Modern Apprentice previously and continued in role of wraparound assistant. Lorraine comes to us from Isobel Mair School we are delighted to welcome both.

If you have any questions about the staffing changes please speak to Donna Aileen or your child’s key worker.

Pop in and Play

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The first ‘Pop in and Play’ session proved a great success and your feedback following evaluation of this has been extremely positive!

Mrs McConnell and the staff from Cara playroom would like to thank everyone for their lovely comments. These will be collated and posted on the website in due course.

If you didn’t have the opportunity to pop in this time – don’t worry! See your yearly planner for next available slots.

Coffee and Chat

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Please come along to the first ‘Coffee and Chat’ session of the term: 9am and/or 1pm Tuesday 15th September.

The host for this session is our teacher, Mrs McConnell.

Mrs McConnell is looking forward to welcoming all of our new parents and of course our returning parents too.

Amongst many other aspects, Mrs McConnell will be talking about our upcoming ‘Pop in and Play’ sessions which will be rolled out throughout the year – come and find out more!

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All welcome

‘Women’s Health & Beauty Evening’

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We are all really looking forward to the upcoming fundraising event…..last few tickets remaining so you’d better be quick if you want to join the fun!

Pop in to buy your ticket – don’t miss out on what’s going to be a fab night!

Click on the link to find out more:

Women’s Health & Wellbeing Evening Poster

Women's Night Out

Quick Reminder

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Just a quick reminder that the Family Centre will be closed on Tuesday 11th and Wednesday 12th August for In Service Training.

Our usual service will resume on Thursday 13th August.

Returning parent’s please remember our opening hours have changed in line with all other nurseries and Family Centres across East Renfrewshire.

New hours as of Thursday 13th August are as follows:

Early morning wrap: 8am – 8.50am/9.00am

Morning session: 8.50/9.00 – 12noon

Lunch: 12noon – 12.50/1pm

Afternoon session: 12.50/1.00pm – 4pm

Evening wrap: 4pm – 5pm or 4pm – 6pm

Please note: The time your child attends is dependent on whether you have chosen ‘core hours’, ‘additional hours’ or ‘holiday provision’.

Please contact Donna Quaile or Aileen Quinn at the Family Centre on 0141 570 7615 if you are at all unsure.

 

 

 

 

Sunny Weather Alert

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Hooray….the sun has decided to put in an appearance at long last…..long may the sun shine!

Sadly, many children arrived at nursery this morning without sun cream applied and without sun hats.

Parents are responsible for their child’s care in the sun – we are happy to ‘top up’ children’s sun lotion as required when they attend on an extended day service however parents must apply sun cream before their child attends during the summer weeks.

Please click on our link below to read our Sun Protection Policy:

Sun Protection Policy

Keep Safe in the Sun Everyone!!

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Special Treat!

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Some parents have asked about the previously planned Family Centre end of term trip (as noted on our Annual Dates for your Diary Planner given out in September 2014.)

The trips this year have unfortunately not came into fruition – the planning and costs involved have just been too extensive.

Instead – we have spoken to the children about what they would like and it has now been organised for a special treat to take place this Friday 12th June. Animal Man from Mini Zoo will be coming along to the Family Centre. Check out the website for more information:

www.minizoo.org.uk

Photos to follow!

We will ensure a rigorous hand washing approach, as will Animal Man!

 

Useful Travel Information

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One of our parent’s has passed on this useful information.

There are also a small quantity of leaflets available in the foyer or you can access the info by clicking on the following link:

http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/publication/your-passport-smooth-journey-top-tips-disabled-and-less-mobile-air-passengers

The parent who provided the information has also informed us that she has decided to invest in a Crelling Harness for her child’s journey abroad this summer. The harness has cost £115.00. Helen has asked that I let other parents know that they can borrow the harness if they need one for their holidays.

Thank you to Helen for the kind offer. If anyone is interested in a ‘wee borrow’ just let me know,

Donna

 

 

Enterprise Event

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Children will be hosting their Enterprise Event on Friday 5th June.

Please support your child and help celebrate their achievements by coming along to this event.

Children learn many skills through participating in enterprising learning experiences. This event has stemmed from children’s interest and has progressed naturally through the planning stages, to design and production.

Our educational enterprise learning has:

  • provided opportunities for children to think and act in enterprising ways
  • provided a clear focus on core and employability skills, and the ability to transfer these to different contexts, in particular the world of work
  • provide opportunities for work-related experiences, both in and outwith the playroom
  • adopted an enterprising approach to learning and teaching
  • promoted positive attitudes
  • provided opportunities for children to develop skills such as problem solving, decision making and evaluating risks
  • provided entrepreneurial experiences.

Our children can’t wait to share their learning with you – please pop along on Friday 5th June!