Thing of the Week - Whee, Bang, Whizz
This activity all about the fireworks - colourful, noisy and exciting! What will you see and hear?
Play up with the Blue Elephant Theatre!
Our friends at the Blue Elephant Theatre are encouraging children and their families to play up as part of a new series of drama workshops.
How to help refugees
From donating goods or services to volunteering, there are many different ways that you can help refugees coming to the UK.
60 seconds with… Sid Kumandan
Sid Kumandan, Facilities Manager, tells us about going to the House of Commons, helping 1st Place operate safely during COVID-19 and escaping the fast pace of City life.
A special rainbow of thanks
Check out a special rainbow of thanks that our lovely families made!
Thing of the Week - Dressing Up
Capture your child’s imagination with everyday dress up play! Using clothes or objects at home, your child can pretend to be someone or something else, inspiring them to undertake pretend play.
Thing of the Week - See the Stars
Night time is a fascinating adventure for children, a chance to see the moon and the stars, and an opportunity to support and extend your child’s interest in the natural world and outer space.
Mental Health and Wellbeing for Parents and Carers
The Early Years Alliance is offering a free webinar for parents and carers about mental health and wellbeing.
Be part of the Southwark Family Council
Southwark are looking for parents, carers and other family members to be part of the Family Council to share their views on children’s services and help improve the way it works with families.
Thing of the Week - Shout and Shhh
Trying out noises and exploring how places can change sound…
Thing of the Week - Brrr… Explore the Cold!
Children find snow, ice and cold weather really exciting. Get some ideas on how to ‘Brrr… Explore the Cold!’
Share your experience of GP services post lockdown
To help make GP services better, Healthwatch Southwark have launched a survey to understand people’s experiences of accessing and attending GP appointments after lockdown.
1st Place parents appear on the BBC and ITV
Two 1st Place parents have appeared on BBC5 Live and ITV News to share their experience of the Rose Vouchers for Fruit and Veg Project.
Want to save on nursery fees?
1st Place is working in partnership with Workplace Nursery to help its parents/carers to save on nursery fees.
Thing of the Week - Making Connections
From putting together jigsaw pieces or slotting train tracks together, children are fascinated by connections…