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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.

ERA Parent Support Group

General Information,

The next ERA Parent Support Group meeting will be held on Monday 26th October 9.30am – 12.30pm at The Museum on Barrhead Main Street.

Kirsty Gilbert from Community Health and Care Partnership will be in attendance to explain the Autism Strategy and host a question and answer session.

A cuppa will also be on offer as always!

For any further information please speak to Donna who will be happy to pass your details on to Clare Moore who is one of our IMFC parents and also Secretary for the group.

 

 

 

October Holiday

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Quick reminder we are closed on Friday 9th October for In service training.

We will be closed to term time children for the duration of the October school holiday week beginning 12th October. Children who attend on an extended year basis will attend as usual and children who are booked in to our Extended Service Provision are also able to attend.

We will welcome term time children back to nursery on Monday 19th October.

Happy Holidays!

 

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.

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

Benji the PlayTalkRead bus is coming to East Renfrewshire!

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Benji Bus is coming to you…….

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‘Join in the fun and bring your little ones along for free songs, stories and play sessions. Playing, talking and reading with young children can make them happier and healthier now and in the future.’

11 – 15 May 2015 Mearns Avenue Shopping Centre, 250 Ayr Road, Glasgow, G77 6AA (10am – 1pm & 2pm – 4pm)

12th May 2015 Neilston Leisure Centre, Main Street, Neilston, Glasgow, G78 3NN (10am – 1pm & 2pm – 4pm)

13th May 2015 Auchenback Resource Centre, 60 Aurs Drive, Barrhead, Glasgow, G78 2LW (10am – 1pm & 2pm – 4pm)

14th May 2015 Thorntree Hall, Main Street, Thornliebank, G46 7SF (10am – 1pm & 2pm – 4pm)

15th May 2015 Rouken Glen Country Park, Giffnock, G46 7LL (10am – 1pm & 2pm – 4pm) –

For more information on PlayTalkRead visit the website: http://playtalkread.org/

Photo Magic

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Brian and Morag McCormick from Photo Magic will be visiting Isobel Mair Family Centre on Wednesday 6th May to take photographs of your child(ren).

Photo Magic is a fun, family friendly mobile photographic studio specialising in children’s and families’ portraits. Photo Magic have put together a special package for IMFC which includes a variety of photos at a cost of £27.00. A contribution is also made to the Family Centre Toy Fund.

Parents are under no obligation to purchase the portraits. If you do not wish to make a purchase – just let Donna know.

We ask parents not to remove the photos from the Family Centre until payment has been made.

Please note: it is preferable if the children did not wear white or very pale colours. Stronger colours produce much more vibrant results against the white background used.

New Recruit

General Information,

We are delighted to inform you that we have recruited a new member of staff to our team.

Aileen Quinn was successful at interview on Monday and will take on the temporary position of Depute Head of Centre whilst Joanne Todd is on maternity leave.

Aileen will start in May – date is yet to be confirmed.

We look forward to introducing Aileen and wish her every success.