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July 2025 Family Help Bulletin – Activities and Support for Families
We're pleased to share the latest Family Help Bulletin from the East Central Bristol Family Help team, packed with information about local services, activities, and support available for families throughout July and August. This month's bulletin includes a wonderful...
Final Phase of Childcare Expansion: Get 30 Hours Childcare – Apply Now
From this September, 15 hours childcare for working families with children under 3 will expand to 30 hours, meaning eligible working families can now apply for 30 hours of childcare from the term after their child turns 9 months until they reach school age. This...
St Philip’s Marsh – Engagement on Emerging Ideas for Change – Open until 31st July
Bristol Temple Quarter are seeking feedback on ideas for how St Philip’s Marsh could change in the future. You can view potential scenarios and give feedback using the link below (open until the 31st of July). The team are also hosting pop-ups, community events and...
Tiger and Zebra Group’s Term 6 Learning Adventures
This term has been filled with excitement as we explored the fascinating world of butterfly lifecycles. The children have been captivated by our special delivery of caterpillars, which has provided a wonderful opportunity to learn about nature's transformations...
Hippo and Giraffe Group’s Term 6 Learning Adventures
Our younger children have been engaged in a rich variety of learning experiences centered around stories, observation, and hands-on activities. Reading has played a central role in their learning, with 'Brown Bear, Brown Bear' helping them focus on putting two words...
Free Parenting Support Groups Available in Bristol
Bristol Family Hubs are offering free parenting groups for families with children aged 0-8 years, including the "Parenting Puzzle" programme specifically designed for parents of 0-5-year-olds. These professionally led workshops cover essential topics such as...
Local Play Workshop Opportunity for Families
We're excited to share details of an excellent free workshop happening locally that might interest our families! The University of Bristol is hosting an interactive children's play workshop on Saturday, 14th June from 10 am - 2:30 pm at the Travelling Light Theatre...
Welcoming New Friends and Exploring Together in Hippo and Giraffe Rooms
This term, the Hippo and Giraffe rooms at Cashmore Early Years Centre have been full of energy and excitement as we welcomed new children into our setting. The focus has been on helping everyone settle in, build relationships, and begin to feel confident in their new...
Exploring Ourselves and Our World in Zebra and Tiger Rooms
This term, children in the Zebra and Tiger rooms at Cashmore Early Years Centre have been engaging in a wide range of exciting learning experiences, all thoughtfully linked to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. These activities have supported their...
Join the Big Brush Club Competition and Oral Health Webinars!
Big Brush Competition - Singing and Colouring for Healthy Smiles! Cashmore Early Years Centre is excited to share an opportunity for our families to participate in NHS England's Big Brush Club competition! This initiative aims to raise awareness about the importance...
Newsletter – May 2025
In this month's newsletter from Cashmore Early Years Centre, we welcome Term 5 with spring activities and exciting learning opportunities for our children. The newsletter features updates from our Hippo, Giraffe, Zebra, and Tiger groups, highlighting Easter-themed...
Working Parents: Unlock 30 Hours Free Childcare From September
Starting this September, 15 hours of childcare for working families with children under three will be expanded to 30 hours. Eligible working families can now apply for 30 hours of childcare from the term after their child turns 9 months until they reach school age...