All kinship carers and professionals are invited to join us to celebrate the work of the East Lothian Kinship Care support service.
Come along and meet the team.
Find out more about what our project is doing to support kinship carers across East Lothian, and let us know your thoughts.
You will also have the chance to meet with other organisations such as Citizen’s Advice and enjoy a finger buffet.
Date: 16 November 2015
Time: 12pm- 2pm
Location: Brunton Hall Theatre
Esk Room 1 and 2
Musselburgh
Please RSVP by phoning us on 01875 824 000.
East Lothian Launch Invitation
All kinship carers and professionals are invited to join us to celebrate the work of the East Lothian Kinship Care support service.
Come along and meet the team.
Find out more about what our project is doing to support kinship carers across East Lothian, and let us know your thoughts.
You will also have the chance to meet with other organisations such as Citizen’s Advice and enjoy a finger buffet.
Date: 16 November 2015
Time: 12pm- 2pm
Location: Brunton Hall Theatre
Esk Room 1 and 2
Musselburgh
Please RSVP by phoning us on 01875 824 000.
East Lothian Launch Invitation
Gardening Activities: Children with additional support needs 20th October 2015 Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Arboretum Place, Edinburgh EH3 5NZ Do you support children with additional support needs? Want to encourage children to take part in gardening activities? Overcome barriers? Create enjoyable and therapeutic garden, play and learning experiences? Join us in a day of sharing insights, activity workshops, lesson planning, garden tour and getting the low down on how other people garden with children with additional needs. Click here for further information. Please use the Booking Form to secure your place.
Gardening Activities: Children with additional support needs 20th October 2015 Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Arboretum Place, Edinburgh EH3 5NZ Do you support children with additional support needs? Want to encourage children to take part in gardening activities? Overcome barriers? Create enjoyable and therapeutic garden, play and learning experiences? Join us in a day of sharing insights, activity workshops, lesson planning, garden tour and getting the low down on how other people garden with children with additional needs. Click here for further information. Please use the Booking Form to secure your place.
What is Kidzone? Kidzone is a parent support group and playgroup for pre-school aged children who have additional needs.
There are currently three groups- two in Tranent and one in Dunbar.
What is Kidzone? Kidzone is a parent support group and playgroup for pre-school aged children who have additional needs.
There are currently three groups- two in Tranent and one in Dunbar.
Kidzone @ Tranent Sanderson’s Wynd Primary School, Tranent EH33 1DA
Thursday 10.00 a.m.- 12.00
Friday 10.00 a.m.- 12.00
Kidzone @ Dunbar Dunbar Primary School John Muir Campus Dunbar
Friday 10.00 a.m. –11.30
Un-popping the bubble wrap: a conference about risk and challenge in play.
This year we are welcoming Tim Gill to our conference for the first time. Tim is an authority on risk and play and author of many books including No Fear: Growing up in a risk-averse society and Managing Risk in Play Provision: Implementation Guide (as co-author). This is an excellent opportunity to hear Tim speak and take part in his workshop on risk-benefit assessment at a very accessible price.
As you’ll see on the attached programme, the workshops are not only about risk and there is a wide range of practical workshops for you to choose from.
Note the early bird discount deadline of 30th October which entitles you to a whopping 20% off!
| As places are limited please return booking forms by Friday 13 November 2015 to help guarantee your place.
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Please note payment must be received in advance of the conference. Your place is not confirmed until payment is received
Un-popping the bubble wrap: a conference about risk and challenge in play.
This year we are welcoming Tim Gill to our conference for the first time. Tim is an authority on risk and play and author of many books including No Fear: Growing up in a risk-averse society and Managing Risk in Play Provision: Implementation Guide (as co-author). This is an excellent opportunity to hear Tim speak and take part in his workshop on risk-benefit assessment at a very accessible price.
As you’ll see on the attached programme, the workshops are not only about risk and there is a wide range of practical workshops for you to choose from.
Note the early bird discount deadline of 30th October which entitles you to a whopping 20% off!
| As places are limited please return booking forms by Friday 13 November 2015 to help guarantee your place.
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Please note payment must be received in advance of the conference. Your place is not confirmed until payment is received
Find out how to protect your kids from the hidden dangers of second–hand smoke.
SECOND-HAND SMOKE Take it right outside STAKEHOLDER PACK
Phase 2 – October 2015
Find out how to protect your kids from the hidden dangers of second–hand smoke.
SECOND-HAND SMOKE Take it right outside STAKEHOLDER PACK
Phase 2 – October 2015
East Lothian Council Early Learning and Childcare Team are running information sessions for people thinking about becoming registered childminders on Saturday 31st October and Saturday 7th November 2015.
For more information or to book a place please contact us on 01620 827141or 827156
Career in childminding info sessions
East Lothian Council Early Learning and Childcare Team are running information sessions for people thinking about becoming registered childminders on Saturday 31st October and Saturday 7th November 2015.
For more information or to book a place please contact us on 01620 827141or 827156
Career in childminding info sessions
First Step has a long and proud history of volunteering. We are building on this by holding a Recruitment Fair for you to come along and find out more about the opportunities available.
We have positions on various Sub Groups available where you could find out more about our Fundraising work, help to plan the groups and classes we offer to parents, take an active role in shaping our Early Years provision or help spread the word about First Step. We also have other opportunities available throughout the project.
We’d love for you to come and share your skills with us, to help us continue to grow and develop. We also want to help you identify and build on those skills you might not be aware you have! You will be offered ongoing support and access to training to help your own development whilst providing vital support to your project.
Come along on FRIDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER between 9.30 and 12.30 to find out more, chat to our Volunteer Coordinator and hear from parents who have been volunteering for First Step for some time.
No need to book, just pop in – and spread the word!
More Information
First Step has a long and proud history of volunteering. We are building on this by holding a Recruitment Fair for you to come along and find out more about the opportunities available.
We have positions on various Sub Groups available where you could find out more about our Fundraising work, help to plan the groups and classes we offer to parents, take an active role in shaping our Early Years provision or help spread the word about First Step. We also have other opportunities available throughout the project.
We’d love for you to come and share your skills with us, to help us continue to grow and develop. We also want to help you identify and build on those skills you might not be aware you have! You will be offered ongoing support and access to training to help your own development whilst providing vital support to your project.
Come along on FRIDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER between 9.30 and 12.30 to find out more, chat to our Volunteer Coordinator and hear from parents who have been volunteering for First Step for some time.
No need to book, just pop in – and spread the word!
More Information
Free Training for people making a difference in their community
Welcome to the 2015-16 Community Training Calendar, based on feedback from last year we are working with our partners to offer a wide range of training opportunities, all of which are free of charge.
The training is offered to anyone who has an interest in, or is already involved in a paid or voluntary capacity with a community, youth or third sector group in East Lothian. The calendar includes courses designed to strengthen local organisations and provide opportunities to develop and consolidate your knowledge and skills. New for 2015-16 look out for:
- A series of Volunteering and Governance courses delivered by STRIVE.
- A number of courses focussing on health and wellbeing.
- A range of courses for those working with children, families and young people including Introduction to Childminding and Confident Staff, Confident Children.
Community Training Calendar 2015-16
Please tell others about the Calendar and feel free at any time to contact the Community Learning & Development Services staff if there is anything we can assist you with, either email cldmusselburgh@eastlothian.gov.uk or tel. no. 0131 653 4060.
Free Training for people making a difference in their community
Welcome to the 2015-16 Community Training Calendar, based on feedback from last year we are working with our partners to offer a wide range of training opportunities, all of which are free of charge.
The training is offered to anyone who has an interest in, or is already involved in a paid or voluntary capacity with a community, youth or third sector group in East Lothian. The calendar includes courses designed to strengthen local organisations and provide opportunities to develop and consolidate your knowledge and skills. New for 2015-16 look out for:
- A series of Volunteering and Governance courses delivered by STRIVE.
- A number of courses focussing on health and wellbeing.
- A range of courses for those working with children, families and young people including Introduction to Childminding and Confident Staff, Confident Children.
Community Training Calendar 2015-16
Please tell others about the Calendar and feel free at any time to contact the Community Learning & Development Services staff if there is anything we can assist you with, either email cldmusselburgh@eastlothian.gov.uk or tel. no. 0131 653 4060.
How safe is your child online?
Parents/Carers E-Safety Information Session
Tuesday 29th September, 6.30pm until 8.30pm. Saltire Room, John Muir House, Haddington.
All parents invited.
How safe is your child online?
Parents/Carers E-Safety Information Session
Tuesday 29th September, 6.30pm until 8.30pm. Saltire Room, John Muir House, Haddington.
All parents invited.
Home-Start East Lothian are hosting an Agency Information Morning on Thursday 17th September. between 10-12 noon. we have 8 agencies coming to give a short 10 minute presentation of their service and what they can offer families here in East Lothian.
This is part of our CPD for our volunteers but feel it would be a perfect arena to extend out to other organisations.
If you are interested in attending please call the office on 01875 616066 to book a place on this free session.
Home-Start East Lothian are hosting an Agency Information Morning on Thursday 17th September. between 10-12 noon. we have 8 agencies coming to give a short 10 minute presentation of their service and what they can offer families here in East Lothian.
This is part of our CPD for our volunteers but feel it would be a perfect arena to extend out to other organisations.
If you are interested in attending please call the office on 01875 616066 to book a place on this free session.
