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TEPEE News HAPPY NEW YEAR! We hope you like our new look for the Tepee newsletter. As you will see we have a few new pages and we would like to encourage you to send in ideas for the activity page and also news from your groups. Adele and I have taken the opportunity of this fairly quiet period to organise the resource library, quite a task as we have SO MUCH stuff!!!! Our new premises is now shelved, boxes are sorted and labelled and everything is much easier to find. I have also been cataloguing everything and our new catalogue is now available. If you want to have a look it will be on our website www.tepee.org.uk we will be sending it out to all our members soon. Remember as a member you can borrow anything for a week, for £5. We have a huge amount of percussion instruments which are in box sets, so you can choose from African drums and percussion for 8 children to larger sets of up to 30 instruments. We also have xylophones, large drums, a steel drum and a washboard! So if you fancy drumming in the New Year, why not give us a call and book out some of these fantastic instruments.
Before Christmas we had fun at the Teignbridge Early Years and Childcare Service (EYCS) - formerly zero14plus - Network meeting on the 30th November. Sue, Jackie and Georgina had organised an evening of Christmas crafts and Tepee showed people how to make stars out of willow, for Christmas decorations. The evening was well attended and we hope to collaborate with the EYCS on their network meetings throughout 2007. All the best, Theo. Membership fees It was decided at the AGM that it is time to increase our membership fees. We have not put them up for the last 3 years, but due to inflation and the increased cost of insurance we do have to raise them now. They will be as follows: Group A £60 to include 1 yr playscheme insurance Group B £48 includes summer playscheme ins. Group C £20 for a group, without insurance Single person £10 The insurance is subsidized by 40% and is still a huge saving! This may be a good time to check if your membership is up to date.
Publications New Playing On: Sustaining play provision in changing times Issy Cole-Hamilton A useful guide to long-term sustainable play provision, including developing strong management, working with other local organisations, evaluating projects and linking to local strategies. Published 2006. 88 pages. ISBN 1 904787 93 2, 978 1 904787 93 8. Price: £15, NCB members £12.
Exercising Muscles and Minds Outdoor play and the early years curriculum Marjorie Ouvry The book is full of case studies and has lots of ideas for activities, equipment and resources that will be of very practical use when working outdoors with young children - whether they are the largest of green areas or the smallest of back yards. ISBN: 1904787 010. Published: 2003. 96 pages. Price: £11.50 NCB members £9.50.
Making Sense: Playwork in Practice A series of everyday play experiences from London-based staffed play settings, these stories demonstrate the richness of play and the complexity of playwork. Published by Playlink 2001. 32 pages. ISBN 0 953566 536. Price:£12.00 NCB members £9.00
More than Swings and Roundabouts Planning for outdoor play Children's Play Council A practical guide to creating and improving play opportunities for children and young people.
Published 2002. 112 pages. ISBN 1 900990 74 1.
Price: £16.50 members Price: £13.50. Making the Case for Play (1) Building policies and strategies for school-age children Issy Cole-Hamilton and Tim Gill Pub 2002. 80 pages. ISBN 1 900990 33 4. Price: £13.95 members Price: £11.95.
Making the Case for Play (2) Gathering the evidence Issy Cole-Hamilton, Andrew Harrop and Cathy Street Published 2002. 216 pages. ISBN 1 900990 34 2. Price: £15.50 members Price: £12.50 Both reports will be of interest to those working in play and school-age childcare, neighbourhood renewal, urban regeneration, leisure, children's services, public health and anyone with policy making and strategic responsibilities at local, regional and national level.
Open for Play Open for Play is an invaluable resource for providers and inspectors, setting out each standard, the values underpinning it and the key issues relating to it. Playlink. 2003. 52 pages. ISBN 0 9535665 6 0. Price: £16.50 members Price: £13.50.
Neighbourhood Play Toolkit CD Rom – Create, Organise, Sustain Children’s Play Council. Published 2006. ISBN 1 904787 967 3. Price: £25 NCB members £20.
Spaces to Play – More listening to young children using the mosaic approach Alison Clark and Peter Moss. Pub 2005.90 pages. ISBN 1 904787 43 6. Price: £18, NCB members £14.40.
Heuristic Play with Objects – Children of 12-20 months exploring everyday objects Elinor Goldschmeid and Anita Hughes. Published 1992. VHS colour video, 20 mins plus leaflet. Price: £16.50, NCB members £13.20.
NCB publications can be ordered online at www.ncb-books.org.uk or by post to NCB, c/o Central Books, 99 Wallis Road, London E9 5LN. Tel: 0845 458 9910 email: ncb@centralbooks.com
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Training for Charities DTP/Other Graphics/MS Project - Quark Express, Photoshop, MS Publisher, Acrobat, Dreamweaver, Flash, Fireworks, Illustrator, MS Project, ECDL, MOUS, Visio, FrontPage, InDesign, Technical - Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, SQL, Exchange, Crystal Reports, A+, Novell. If there is something you require that is not listed tell us what you need and we will tailor the course to your needs. Contact Steve Vickery ITTrainingUK tel: (0) 208 656 6977 email: steve@ittraininguk.com
Paediatric First Aid Ofsted requires childcare providers to have a first aider who has undergone a 12 hour Paediatric First Aid Course. There are many providers of suitable courses across the county including Adult Community Learning Centres (ACLs), private providers, Play Networks and SureStart. You will need to contact the provider to book. Many will also be arranging more dates and some will put on training on demand in your own venue. A first aid certificate is valid for three years.
Activity Idea Please see this wonderful idea from the Art Attack TV show! Funding Advice CHILDCARE FUNDING FOR NEW AND EXISTING CHILDCARE PLACES The government Sure Start Unit (SSU) has allocated the County Council funding for the development of childcare places in Devon. The SSU is not prescriptive in the type of childcare places to be created but leaves this to the local authority to decide in the light of the childcare audit of existing places, analysis of market conditions and consultations with parents and carers. The range of childcare includes: · Out of school care – Breakfast Clubs, After School Clubs and Holiday Play schemes; · Wrap-around care for pre-school ages; · Day-care for under three year olds; · Childminding care. Zero 14 plus District Co-ordinators work with groups and potential new providers in areas identifying a need for new childcare places. To find out more and to check eligibility contact Sue Bolt - Senior District Co-ordinator, Georgina Bennett and Jackie Colby - District Coordinators, 01392 384926. TEIGNBRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL – RURAL AID FUND The District Council considers applications annually towards projects in the rural areas of the district. Amounts of between £500 and £5,000 can be applied for but you must get the support of your parish council. For more information contact: David Beer, Teignbridge District Council, Forde House, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ12 4XX. Tel: 01626 215133 email: DBeer@teignbridge.gov.uk YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND AND YOUTH CAPITAL FUND Devon County Council has been given two funds, worth more than a million pounds over the next two years, to give to the young people of Devon. The funds are called: Youth Opportunities Fund (YOF) and the Youth Capital Fund (YCF) Youth Capital Fund – this fund is just for capital items such as: · Help build or improve a skate park · Equip a youth centre or redecorate it · Help build a shelter in your local park · Buy a mobile youth centre that could offer services to young people in rural areas Youth Opportunities Fund could be used for: · Employing a specialist coach for your sports team · Increase the times your youth centre is open · Start a youth club or · Train to become someone who can advise your friends on health or staying safe. For more information contact: Devon Youth Service, Great Moor House, Bittern Road, Exeter, EX2 7NL. IT GRANTS FOR UK VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS This does not affect any core funding and applications are on a first come, first served basis. This fund offers £10,000 grants for the development of IT requirements and can cover PC’s, website development, training, software and any capital items you may require. Typical projects that have been awarded include community regeneration/enrichment, community activities and those groups that involve their community in learning new skills. Applicants will be assisted with knowledge of the IT available and guidance on how best to maximise the grant with IT that suits its purpose. For more information: www.netsolutionswales.co.uk/e-nsw-2/grants.asp BBC CHILDREN IN NEED: BBC Children in Need give grants to organisations working with disadvantaged children and young people who must be 18 years and under living in the UK, affected by: · Illness, distress, abuse or neglect. · Disability. · Behavioural or psychological impairment. · Living in poverty or situations of deprivation. There are two application dates in the year: 30th November and 30th March. To apply or for more information contact: BBC Children in Need, PO Box 1000, LondonW12 7WJ. Telephone: 020 8576 7788. You can also apply on line www.bbc.co.uk/pudsey Note: the CVS has a quantity of application forms, tel. 01626 203050. Source: Teignbridge Council for Voluntary Service Money Matters
Employment Playleader - Moretonhampstead Kidz Club £8.00 per hour. Part-time during the Easter and summer school holidays. Previous experience working with children required, a related NVQ III qualification or similar and certificates in Health & Hygiene and First Aid (though training given). You will be responsible for helping in setting up and organising the play scheme, coordinating with another Play Leader, managing other play staff and providing full care and a varied and stimulating programme. 9.30am-4.30pm approx 4 days week for part of the holidays for children aged between 5 - 10 years of age including those with special needs. Maximum 32 hours per week though this is usually shared with another Play Leader. 9.30am-4.30pm including set up and packing up time. Letter and CV to Katheryn Nicholls at Moretonhampstead Association for Youth, Bowring Library, 2 Fore Street, Moretonhampstead, Newton Abbot TQ13 8LL. Tel: 01647 440855 or email: moretonadmin@onetel.com Casual Creche / Sessional Workers - SureStart Dawlish & Teignmouth £5.30 - £6.00 dependent upon any previous experience. Sure Start Dawlish and Teignmouth exists to give children, parents and the community the opportunity to realise their dreams. This is an innovative project covering much of Dawlish and Teignmouth and we are creating a bank of workers who enjoy working with children under 4 yrs old, and their families. The work involved may be regular weekly sessions of two or three hours, and/or occasional crèche working at more irregular times. Free paid training is available throughout the year. Both qualified and unqualified child care workers are welcome to apply. Contact Anne Berlyn - 01626 879776. Childminding Assistant – Exeter £5.35 p.h depending on age. Currently part time, possibly leading to full time. Applicants must be confident, friendly, reliable, flexible, experienced, enthusiastic. Will involve working with children, helping with day to day activities such as messy activities, games, assisting with learning through play, food preparation, light cleaning after meals and activities. Must be able to support childminder, parents and carers. Must also be willing to undertake and attend any training courses vital to supporting the job role. Applicants must have previous experience working with children and able to work on own initiative, as part of a team and a sense of humour is very important. Letter and CV to Linda Cox, 5 The Hams, Ide, Exeter EX2 9RU. Volunteer - Homestart Teignbridge Volunteers who are carefully trained, all have experience of bringing up children, give free emotional and practical help to any parent, with at least one child under five. Will visit a family in their own home and offer friendship. Home-Start volunteers represent a lifeline for many families who are finding it hard to cope. You could spend time helping a parent build their confidence as they adapt to living with a small baby or share an outing with a family who find getting out of the house difficult, or offer an extra pair of hands to a family with several small children. 8 - 10 week preparation course and ongoing training and opportunities to develop new skills. Please contact Triss Cummings on 01626 353700.
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