Children, families and the local community are invited to join in the fun for Playweek

May 25, 2012 - PRLog -- Acorns Pre-school, Christian Malford provides education and care for 20 children and has been established since 1971. On 15 June 2012 between and 10am and 12am the early years setting will be throwing open its doors and inviting children, families and the local community to enjoy fun activities and find out more about early years services in the area. Parents will also get the chance to find out about practical advice and support available to them locally, including information about financial entitlements.

But it’s not all about the grown-ups! Playweek is also a chance to celebrate play and have some fun! Play is fundamental to children’s development and it is especially vital in the early years as the main way that children learn about the world around them. During the event there will be lots of opportunities for children to take part in fun and interesting activities, including messy play, games and even a teddy bears’ picnic.

Paula Jenkins, Pre-school Manager at Acorns Pre-school, said:
“We are really looking forward to holding our Playweek event on 15th June 2012 and welcoming children and families from the local community to our setting. It is a chance for parents to find out about what is on offer, for everyone to have fun and to celebrate all that OFSTED recognised in the wonderful setting we have by awarding us OUTSTANDING.”

James Gray, MP for North Wiltshire said:  “I am delighted to have been invited to attend this wonderful event. Early years services such as Acorns Pre-school, Christian Malford are a vital part of the local community and they provide a great deal of support for young children and their families.”

Playweek is the Pre-school Learning Alliance’s annual celebration of pre-schools and early years settings. During Playweek thousands of Alliance members throughout England will be holding events which highlight the fundamental importance of play for children’s learning and development – an ethos the Alliance has championed for over 40 years.

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Notes to Editors:
1.   For further information please contact Claire Kennedy, Chair Acorns Pre-school, on 07801 056647 or email clairelkennedy@btinternet.com.
2.   Acorns Pre-school is a member of the Pre-school Learning Alliance, the largest voluntary sector provider of quality affordable childcare and education in England. Through direct provision and its membership of 15,000 nurseries, sessional pre-schools and parent and toddler groups, the Alliance supports over 800,000 children and their families in England. The Alliance also develops and runs training and accreditation and family learning programmes, offers information and advice, and campaigns to influence early years policy and practice.
3.   For information about the Pre-school Learning Alliance, visit our website: www.pre-school.org.uk