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We’re Celebrating!
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Local News
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School News
There are some reasons to celebrate as we head into autumn.
10 Education 18 Early Years 21 What’s on 23 Halloween 26 Clubs & Classes 32 Activities
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Our children will hopefully get to go back to school and nursery after a huge break, which is really good news for parents. This autumn also marks the 30 year anniversary of Families Magazine, first launched in London in 1990. Throughout the next 12 months, we’ll have lots of freebies on offer for our subscribers to mark this milestone. So sign up if you don’t want to miss out! It’s FREE. To get the ball rolling, we’re proud to offer you the chance to win a family holiday to Santa’s Lapland in Finland! See below for details. In the meantime, we hope you find this issue useful in negotiating the start to the new school and nursery year.
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LOCAL NEWS
Amy Yiannakou’s yummy world of cupcakes!
Perform returns with Covid Safe Confidence Building Fun
No matter the design asked, whether it be for a special occasion, such as a birthday or baby shower, PandiBakes can make any cupcake unique to your request that will bring the wow factor to any event.
‘’We’ve always put children at the heart of everything we do, and we’re thrilled to be back in real life with classes filled with laughter, fun and confidenceboosting activities’’, Perform’s Principal, Lucy Quick.
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Enjoy a fun family day at the Farm
Rare Highland Tiger cubs at the British Wildlife Centre
Enjoy a safe and fun day out at Bocketts Farm with acres of play to explore and hundreds of animals to meet. Outdoor play includes jumping pillow, gokarts and ride on tractors, whilst indoors, the giant soft play barns are now open. READ MORE
The Scottish Wildcat is Britain’s last remaining wildcat species and one of the UK’s rarest species. Weight for weight this super-predator is the most aggressive cat species in the world, earning it the welldeserved nickname, ‘Highland Tiger’. READ MORE
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LOCAL NEWS
A level and GCSE Success for Dunottar School Dunottar School pupils celebrated a strong set of GCSE and A level results this summer. These results are a testament to the pupils’ hard work and the school’s unique focus on pastoral care. Every pupil is encouraged to achieve their best possible outcomes, academically and beyond the classroom. Pupils have not only demonstrated Warrior Learning characteristics during their year, but they are also committed sportspeople, talented musicians and performers and enthusiastic contributors to our extensive co-curricular programme. READ MORE
Year 7 2021 Taster Morning: Saturday 10th October Register by 30th September to secure your child’s place. Visit: www.dunottarschool.com/admissions for more information and to complete the online registration form. Call our Admissions Team on 01737 761945.
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Virtual Open Morning at Banstead Prep School Banstead Prep School is a coeducational prep school and nursery for girls and boys aged 2 – 11 where there’s more to a good education. The senior school standard facilities enable them to offer an exceptionally broad curriculum. The full programme of co-curricular clubs, breakfast club and after school care is also available to extend the school day for working parents, whether you’ve gone back to the office or are still working from home. Whilst Banstead Prep can’t offer open mornings this term, you can visit at a time to suit you by experiencing their virtual Open Morning, available 24/7 at www.bansteadprep.com/admissions or call Mrs. Adrienne Forster, Head of Admissions on 01737 363600. READ MORE
Independent school and nursery for girls and boys aged 2-11, where there’s more to a good education. Click to take a virtual tour of our school. SUTTON LANE | BANSTEAD | ADMISSIONS@BANSTEADPREP.COM | 01737 363600
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SCHOOL NEWS
Essendene Lodge Preparatory School and Nursery
Early Years to GCSE Flexi or weekly boarding Bespoke day options from 7.30am—8pm Minibus service
Are you looking for more than just day care? Are you looking for full time or part-time 51 week nursery for your child? Are you looking for a competitive all inclusive rate? Essendene Lodge School now has provision for 2 year old children. We have a child centred approach that ensures your child is ahead of age related expectations. We start our reading programme and focus on giving the pupils structure as well as play based opportunities to extend their learning. Come and visit our friendly school and find out what makes our children stand out from the crowd! Telephone:01883 348349 for more information or to arrange a visit to the school or email office@essendenelodge.surrey.sch.uk Free Stay and Play Sessions every Tuesday Term TimeCome Early 9.00am-10.30am. and Years, have a chat KS1ourand KS2 also with friendly staff places and see for yourself how much fun our children have! available.
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Memorable Belmont is an independent, day and boarding school in Holmbury St Mary Tel: 01306 730852 Email: admissions@belmont-school.org
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SCHOOL NEWS
Full steam ahead for Downsend School It’s full steam ahead for Downsend’s youngest children this autumn, with a new name, a new Head and a renewed energy for innovation! Previously known as Pre-preps, the schools will now be known as ‘Little Downsend Ashtead, Epsom and Leatherhead’. In the simplest terms – little schools for little people, with very big ideas. Each Little Downsend is overseen by the inspirational Mrs Vanessa Conlan and her experienced teams, who live and breathe the innovative STEAM curriculum whilst creating a warm and caring feel at each school. Contact admissions to arrange a socially distanced personal tour of Little Downsend Ashtead, Epsom or Leatherhead. READ MORE
Marvellous minibeasts, building with bread and whittling elder. Just another normal day at Little Downsend. Downsend’s STEAM focus is nurtured from day one.
Little Downsend is an innovative group of schools in Ashtead, Epsom and Leatherhead. Each school cares for children from Nursery to Year 1, before joining Downsend in Leatherhead in Year 2. We nurture and care for children at Little Downsend whilst preparing them for the future with a creative and problem-solving approach to learning that not only inspires young minds but fosters bravery, sparks imagination and creates opportunity every day. To arrange a socially distanced personal tour of Little Downsend Ashtead, Epsom or Leatherhead, visit downsend.co.uk/admissions or call 07903 728915 to find out more. familiesonline.co.uk
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EDUCATION
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL OPEN MORNINGS Open events require advance booking, please call the school to check.
Aberdour School
Caterham School
Croydon High School
Burgh Heath, KT20 6AJ Fri 2 Oct
Caterham, CR3 6YA Sat 19 Sep
Banstead Prep
Belmont School
Downsend School
Dunottar School
Essendene Lodge
Lingfield College
Banstead, SM7 3RA Virtual Open Tours.
Reigate, RH2 7EL Wed 14 Oct Tue 3 Nov Thu 19 Nov
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Dorking, RH5 6LH Fri 2 Oct
Caterham, CR3 5PB Sat 3 Oct
Croydon, CR2 8YB Sat 10 Oct, 9.30am 12.30pm
Leatherhead, Ashtead and Epsom Personal Tours Available.
Lingfield, RH7 6PH Senior School Open Day - Sat 26 Sep Nursery & Prep Open Day - Sat 10 Oct familiesonline.co.uk
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What Do We Say to the School about our Separation?
Five “Must-Do’s” When Choosing a School for your Child
Any parent who has been through a separation will understand the massive stress it involves and the anxiety around co-parenting. One of the important issues that can get overlooked in the mix is what to tell your child’s school. READ MORE
It always makes sense to put your child at the centre of the process when choosing a school. Parents know better than anyone how different individual children can be and individual schools can be very different too.
Coping with Back to School Stress
Academic excellence at Lingfield College
Starting a new school year after Covid-19 may mean both parents and children feel more anxious than usual. So what can we do to help our children go back to school feeling more happy and relaxed? Claire Winter speaks to some experts.
Lingfield College is an independent, fully co-educational day school with over 900 boys and girls aged from 2 to 18 and pride Themselves on being progressive and innovative whilst being family focused and rooted in the local community.
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Free Learning Support Resources Need some additional tools to help your child catch up at school?
BBC Bitesize
Preschool, KS1, KS2+.
Oxford Owl
Early Years, KS1, KS2+.
BBC School Radio
Daily Phonics Lessons by Ruth Miskin Training
Mathematics Mastery Home Resources KS1, KS2.
Literacy Counts Home Learning Packs
Reception, KS1, KS2.
Bud’s Number Garden Game
Literacy Shed
NRICH Maths at Home Resources
Preschool, KS1.
Preschool, KS1.
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Early Years, KS1, KS2.
KS1, KS2+.
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Supporting a Dyslexic Child By Ellie Malt “Do you think she might have dyslexia or something like that?” I asked. I was standing in the playground with one of the teaching assistants, watching my 4 year old climb into her buggy, eager for her after-school snack. Although it was only her second term in Reception, I’d noticed she seemed uninterested in the alphabet, while other children could already write their names. But I was only really thinking out loud. Even to me, it seemed ridiculously early to be jumping to any conclusions. “Probably” she shot back over the general hubbub. I admit, I was shocked. But looking back years later, finally in possession of a formal diagnosis, I appreciate her honesty. I only wish I had acted sooner; it could have saved so much struggle and frustration. READ MORE
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Your child may:
British Dyslexia Association Advice and assessments. Find your local association.
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Talk well but write little; Be a slow/reluctant reader; Struggle with spelling; Have difficulties with writing; Not always remember/ understand what he/she has just read; • Seem inattentive and unable to concentrate/remember instructions; • Have difficulty organising himself/herself; • Struggle to remember the order of things, eg days of the week. familiesonline.co.uk
The Dyslexia Association Screening, assessment, tuition, assistive technology training. Dyslexia Assist Find local support. Achieve Now Works with dyslexic pupils and IT. All services online. IPSEA Free, independent legal information, advice and support. Helen Arkell Dyslexia Centre Influential regional centre. September 2020 13
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Top Homework Tips Where, When and How
Let THEM Do the Work
Create space. If possible, this should be a communal space but one with minimal distractions. This enables parental supervision/input without it feeling like an intrusion.
Provide guidance, not answers. Use questioning to help them get as close to the answer as they can but don’t tell them.
Establish a routine. Some children prefer to do homework straight after school; others need to ‘unwind’ or eat first. Whatever is decided, stick to it. Get organised. Have your child do the hard work first when they are most alert. Help them make a “Done/To Do” list.
Let them make mistakes. Giving answers means they will not learn the material and their teacher will not know how much they understand it. Step in only when progress comes to a halt. Encourage them to set small positive targets promoting independent working and selfsufficiency.
What YOU Can Offer Discuss homework. Even if you know nothing about a subject, you can still help just by talking, listening and helping them to find the right answer. Use a timer. Challenge your child to estimate how long an assignment might take. Suggest setting a timer for that amount of time, or less. Encourage. Praise effort not achievement. Focus on hard work or improved concentration, handwriting or presentation. Make it positive. Tell them how important school is. Your attitude to homework will influence their attitude. 14 September 2020
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Local Academic Tuition
Explore Learning
Maths & English SATs & 11 Plus tuition.
Learn Grow Create
First Class Learning
Various locations Expert English and Maths tuition for all ages and abilities.
Maths Masters
Kumon
Maths and English study programme.
Morton Tutoring
Epsom,Tadworth & Reigate Redhill Tuition in literacy and Dorking Private tutoring for 5-18 Professional, affordable maths, 11+ ,13+ exam maths tuition clubs for preparation and verbal year olds. and non-verbal reason Key Stages 1-2.
Southern Tutors
11 +, key stage 2 Maths and English tuition.
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Starlight Learning The Learning Club Kenley, Caterham, Purley and Coulsdon Tuition for children in Years 3- 6.
Reigate Private tuition classes for 4-11 year olds. English and Maths.
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18 Top New Children’s Books for Autumn
Duck and Penguin That Dog! Things I Love by Emma Lazell. Do Not Like Bear Will smart dog outwit the Susie Linn/Alex Willmore. Sleepovers Julia Woolf. Night time adventure for babies/toddlers.
dog-nappers? For babies/toddlers.
Scenes and activities little ones will recognise. For babies/toddlers.
The Diddle That Dummed
It’s OK to Cry
I’m Sticking with You
Kes Gray/Fred Blunt. Laughter, music, word play & silliness. Ages 3+.
Molly Potter/Sarah Jennings. Great intro to emotions. Ages 3+.
Moth
The Blue Giant
Egneus. Powerful/ visually spectacular evolution story. Ages 5+.
story about pollution in our oceans. Ages 5+.
Smriti Halls/Steve Small. A story about friendship. Ages 3+.
Super Milly and the By Isabel Thomas/Daniel By Katie Cottle. Poignant Super School Day
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By Owen Millward. Upbeat/funny picture book about kindness. Ages 5+.
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18 Top New Children’s Books for Autumn
Mermaid School: Ready, Steady, Swim!
Noah Wild and the Floating Zoo
Lucy Courtenay/Sheena Dempsey. An underwater school story. Ages 7+.
Alexander Mccall Smith. An ordinary boy’s heartwarming/extraordinary feat. Ages 7+.
Louis Sachar/Aleksei Bitskoff. Brilliantly illustrated story of mixedup mayhem. Ages 7+.
My Name is River
Turtle Boy
Health Heroes
The Virus
Return to Wonderland
The Unadoptables
Beneath the Cloud of Doom
Emma Rea. M. Evan Wolkenstein. Emily Sharratt. Thrilling, ecological A story offering hope/ ‘Health heroes’ talk adventure in the Amazon new perspectives to life’s about their working lives. jungle. Ages 9+. outsiders. Ages 9+. Ages 9+.
Ben Martynoga/Moose Allain. Explores the science behind viruses/Covid-19 pandemic. Ages 11+. familiesonline.co.uk
Wonderland-inspired stories from top contemporary authors. Ages 11+.
Hana Tooke/Ayesha L.Rubio. Adventure set in oldworld Amsterdam/ surrounds. Ages 11+.
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EARLY YEARS
A-Z of Early Years Activities By Gabrielle Nash @thelondonishmum
Animal Hunt. Search for tiny creepy crawlies, the chirpy in the trees kind and the bigger more exciting kind! Baking. Use overripe bananas to bake muffins. Or roll out some biscuit dough. Cardboard Creations. A pirate ship, a car, or a doll’s bed? Save a box, colour it in or cut it up! Den building. Inside with chairs and sheets. Outside with pieces of wood! Envelope Endeavours. Send photos/stickers or a letter/card to a friend/family member. Film Fun. Make popcorn, print off ‘cinema tickets’ and snuggle up. Garden Growing. Ingredients: patch of soil for digging/planting, old spoons for digging and water for watering! Hiking. Pack a bag and snacks/ drinks. Get your kids excited about a little ‘hike.’ Imaginary Play. Kids LOVE it! Visit the doctors or take a pet to the vet! Jumble Sale Jollies. Involve kids in sorting things for charity or a jumble sale. Kickabout. Visit the park with a ball – run, jump, slide, shout! Learning through Play...is the best way! Games like i-spy improve letter/sound recognition. Mud Mess. It’s such FUN! Make mud pies. Noise. Bang pans; pick out a tune/rhythm with bells or drums. 18 September 2020
Outdoor Painting. Paint leaves/stones. Add food colouring to bubbles and ‘paint’ windows – it washes off! Puzzles. Jigsaws develop fine motor skills, spatial awareness and hand-eye coordination. Quiet. Help your little one enjoy quieter things - small world toys, books, colouring or painting. Reading. Make reading special. Try different voices to captivate your child’s imagination. Safari Special. Hide toy animals (or pictures) around your home. Grab paper/pen and go on safari. Write down the animals you see. Treasure Time. Make a map and hide “treasure.” Grab a toy sword and battle pirates as you search for it! Under the Stars. Show your toddler the twinkling lights from galaxies far away. Virtual Fun. Journey down the Amazon; enjoy a virtual roller coaster ride! Water. As a wise person once said: when a child is grumpy “just add water!” X-Ray. Draw around your child’s body. Stick the drawing on the floor. Draw in bones, explaining what they are and what they do. Yoga. Find great kid-friendly options on Youtube. ZZZZ….Time to sleep. familiesonline.co.uk
EARLY YEARS
Early Years Directory
Brambly House Montessori
Daisy Chain Montessori
Merstham RH1 3DB Montessori school for boys and girls 2½ - 5 years.
Reigate RH2 8LZ An independent day nursery and pre-school, from 18 months - 5 years
Horley Nursery
Oxted Preschool
Horley RH6 7DQ Full and part time sessions for children from 3 months - 5 years. Part of the Toad Hall Nursery Group.
Oxted RH8 0AA Sessions of a mixed age group for children between 2 and 4 years old.
Tadworth Tots Nursery
Shapes Day Nursery
KT20 5RU Offering morning and afternoon sessions to children aged 2–5. familiesonline.co.uk
Reigate, Epsom & Banstead Independent nurseries for 100 children 0-5yrs.
First Steps Nursery
Redhill RH1 3LS Exceptional care and education for 3 months 5 years.
Leigh Lollipops Nursery
Reigate RH2 8NP A happy and caring learning environment for girls and boys aged 2-5 years.
Tots Village
de Stafford School in Caterham. Independent nursery for children aged 3 months 5 Years old. September 2020 19
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Clever Ways to Get your Child Eating Healthily
Childcare Post Lockdown
Do you dread mealtimes? Does your child have little interest in broccoli and beans? Whether you’re trying baby-led weaning or desperate to get vegetables into a pre-schooler, here’s our tips on how to give your child the best start at the dinner table.
As childcare opens up postlockdown, there is a sense of unease about whether it’s safe to send our children back to nursery. Of course, we want to protect them. So how are nurseries making their environment safe for our children? READ MORE
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More Healthy Eating Tips Dr Pandora Giles (University of East London) outlines her ideas. • Make meal times fun. Chat, sing, talk about the food. • Encourage food play. Make faces out of fruit or a forest with broccoli! • Offer new foods alongside a favourite. • Swap excessive milk/juice between meals for water if your child is eating little. • Have clear mealtimes of around 20 minutes. • Eat with your child. Offer encouragement. • It’s never too late. Tastes change, so you can introduce variety at any point. 20 September 2020
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Go Local with Families this Autumn
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Box Hill
Claremont Spartan School
Champion Tree Trail
Free downloadable walks around Box Hill. Step out for some fresh air, exercise and a chance to enjoy the
Have a go at the Spartan challenge on your way around Claremont.
Champion trees are those that are either the tallest, widest (or both) for that species.
Whitehall Historic House Open
East Surrey Museum
Rhymetime Online Surrey Libraries
Visitors are enjoying days out viewing the new exhibitions and children’s activity packs.
This small but highly attractive museum dedicated to the preservation and
Tune into their Facebook page, every weekday at 11.15am to let your young ones clap & sing along.
Surrey East
What’s On Sutton Heritage Activity Booklet
Learn about the history of our local area with free downloadable sheets. familiesonline.co.uk
The Dinosaur Project
Dinosaur activity packs to download at home. 3-7yrs.
More What On
Pick up your copy of Families Surrey East or download it online for our full Sep/Oct What’s On guide. September 2020 21
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PandiBakes Ghost Cupcakes Method: 1. Roll out a small sausage shape of white icing and cut off one end to make it flat. 2. Roll out the white icing to about 2mm thick. 3. Cut out a circle using your circle cutter.
You will need: • Cupcake and buttercream
4. Coat the sausage slightly (not too much) with water this will help the icing to stick to the other icing.
• Piping bag and piping nozzle or just 5. Place the circle of icing over the a knife is fine. sausage shape, pulling out the bottom slightly so it starts to look • Large circle cutter 7cm but any like the sheet of the ghosts. circle will do just change the size of your sausage shape. 6. Next roll to small green balls, pea sized and then two smaller balls in • White fondant icing or rolling icing black. • Green fondant icing or rolling icing 7. Again use a little water to stick the • Black fondant icing or rolling icing green balls onto the white sheet at the top and then the black in the • Halloween sprinkles middle of the green, to make the ghosts eyes. • A little water
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8. Pipe the buttercream onto the cupcake or if you don’t have a piping bag and nozzle, use a knife to spread the buttercream onto the cupcake. 9. If you piped the buttercream, sprinkle some sprinkles over the top and place your ghost in the middle.
For more information contact Amy Yiannakou amy@pandibakes.co.uk 07516 961799 www.pandibakes.co.uk familiesonline.co.uk
10. Alternatively, dip your spread buttercream cupcake into the sprinkles in a bowl and put a little buttercream at the bottom of the ghost and place in the middle of the sprinkled top. September 2020 23
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9 Best Halloween Recipes Creative Halloween party snacks for all the family to enjoy making and eating.
Sticky Toffee Apples
Spider Pizzas
Frozen Banana Ghosts
Scary Halloween Jelly
Sausage Mummy Dippers
Halloween Cupcakes
Spooky Pumpkin Soup
Eerie Eyeball Pops
Pumpkin Rice Krispies Treats
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9 Best Halloween Games Perfect for a small gathering or indoor family fun!
Halloween Pinata
Sticky Spider Web Game
Pumpkin Golf
Halloween Bingo
Halloween Tin Can Bowling
Apple Bobbing
Pin the Tail on the Black Cat
Toilet Paper Mummy Game
Doughnut Eating Race
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CLUBS & CLASSES
Preschool and Toddler Classes Live & Local
Aquatots
Various locations Swim programme for children from 10 weeks to 7 or 8.
Gymboree Play & Music
Face to face classes for 0-5s on patented apparatus.
My Gym Wallington Dorking Ducklings Wallington SM6 8SY Swim Lessons Fantastic fun filled programs for ages 6 weeks – 10 years.
St John School Dorking Baby and Child Swimming Lessons.
Rugbytots
Little Gym
A fun and dynamic PreSchool programme for 2-7-year old boys and girls. 26 September 2020
Face to face and online gymnastics activities for 4mths-12yrs.
Teddies Music Club
Face to face and online music toddler groups for 0-5s.
Sing & Sign
Various locations Baby singing and signing class.
Leatherhead & Dorking Gymnastics Club Kindergym and preschool classes. 18 months - 5 years
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Performing Arts Classes Live & Local
C & C Dance School
Caterham Performing Arts
East Surrey Dance
Nutfield and Reigate Dance & drama for pupils aged 18 months.
Acrobatic arts, ballet, jazz, modern, musical theatre, tap and cheerleading.
Redhill, Woldingham and Blenchingly Dance lessons for fitness, confidence and creativity.
Inspire Academy of Dance
Godstone Dance Academy
Judith Essex School of Dancing
The Katie Cox Dance Studio
Stagecoach Performing Arts
Reigate, Dorking, Horsham and Horley Classes for ages 2+.
Perform
Purley, Caterham, Reigate, Oxted Performing Arts classes. 3 – 10 years. familiesonline.co.uk
Oxted, Hurst Green and Dance classes and Bletchingley workshops & NEW drama classes starting Various styles of dance for children 6+. . taught for all ages
Warlingham Dance and musical theatre training.
Various locations Dance, Singing, and Acting. Ages 4-18. September 2020 27
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Active Sports Clubs Live & Local
Active 1st
Active 1st run gymnastics, football, dance, multi-sports and cheerleading academies.
Flexi Flics Gymnastics
Coulsdon, Reigate, Warlingham & Kenley Gymnastics for age 4+.
Great Waves Swimming Academy
Lessons for swimmers of all ages and abilities. 28 September 2020
Axten 1-2-1 Private Football Coaching
London and Surrey 1-1 football coaching.
Athletix Kidz
Reigate & Caterham The ONLY athletics play programme for children from 2½ to 8 year olds.
Future Gymnastics Caterham Allstars Carshalton Cheerleading Fun gymnastics sessions for children from 3 +.
Caterham Professional cheerleading training.
Reigate Sporties
Star Tastic Gymnastics
Sporties offers a range of sports and activities for children pre-school - year 6.
Epsom, Stoneleigh, and Reigate. Classes for all ages. familiesonline.co.uk
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Art, Language and Music Classes Live & Local
Kidslingo
Art K
Coulsdon, Tadworth, Redhill, Reigate and Banstead Fun French classes for all ages
Various locations Art K cater for art learning both in the studio and at home.
Craft My Day
Rock Project Croydon
Worcester Park KT4 8HY Arts and crafts activities.
Realistic Music Academy
Epsom Contemporary music academy. familiesonline.co.uk
Kingswood Surrey Music Music education, Singing & Performance skills, Piano & Music Theory.
Petite Ecole Reigate
Caterham and Purley Drums, Guitar, Bass Guitar and Vocals.
Reigate French classes every Saturday. Ages 4 16.
Krafty Kids Club
Surrey Sound of Music School
Various locations Arts & Crafts club for children of all ages.
Lessons in piano, singing, flute, violin, drums, guitar & more. September 2020 29
HEALTH
Dealing with Separation Anxiety
Children with OCD: Recognising the Signs
Transitions are always stressful, and even more so if you have been out of the swing of things for a while. Dr Sarah Mundy from Parenting through Stories has created a guide to give you some ideas about the best ways to support your child through separation anxiety.
Children worry. Feeling anxious, having doubts, or being worried is normal at any age. However, those who are experiencing OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder), may feel unable to stop focussing on those feelings – no matter how much they want to. This can compel them to behave in particular ways. READ MORE
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Keep it Moving!
By Gabrielle Nash @thelondonishmum
One of the pleasant, unexpected consequences of lockdown, was witnessing so many families taking to their screens for some physical activity courtesy of the likes of Joe Wicks and Cosmic Kids Yoga. Wouldn’t it be amazing to stay motivated to be physically active? READ MORE 30 September 2020
Top Tips for Getting Active
Don’t be over-ambitious. Be active often, rather than attempting a 10 mile hike! Make it fun. Dance! Put on some tunes that get your kids moving. Set screen time limits. Make time. Think of creative ways to be extra active. Can you cycle to a friend’s house? Can you get off the bus one stop earlier? It all counts. Look for new options. New places to visit for physical activity or new types of activity to try. Set a good example. Live an active life. Explain to your children that it makes you feel good and STRONG! familiesonline.co.uk
PARENTING
Who Will Take Care of the Children IF….?
Busting the Myths about Adoption: Are you Eligible?
It’s tough deciding who will take care of your children if the worst happens and they no longer have a parent around. Unfortunately, in this eventuality, the situation is not straightforward for your children. Find out why.
Sadly, the number of children in care being adopted each year has fallen, while the number being looked after by local authorities is steadily rising. So there’s a continuing need to find more adoptive parents to look after vulnerable children. READ MORE
By Andrew Campbell
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Meaningful Moments By Claire Winter
We all lead busy lives, with endless to-do lists and children with many hobbies. Naturally family time can fall by the wayside sometimes. Yet spending time together is essential if we want a happy and inclusive family environment. So why not plan some family moments this autumn? READ MORE familiesonline.co.uk
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ACTIVITIES
Autumn Outdoors Enjoy these seasonal outdoor activities with the family.
Bark Rubbing
Autumn Scavenger Hunt
Conkers
Mushroom Hunting
Tree Decorating
Making and Flying a Kite
Building a Hedgehog Home
Litter Picking
Making a Leaf Maze
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ACTIVITIES
Great Autumn Crafts Join our friends at MyBaba and get crafty with the kids!
Autumn Leaf Pictures
3D Autumn Tree Craft
Autumn Leaf Sun Catchers
Autumn Play Dough
Painted Leaves
Leaf Rubbing Busy Bag
Animal Seed Collage
Leaf Chromatography
Autumn Sensory Tray
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ACTIVITIES
9 Best Board Games For rainy weekends and as the nights draw in!
Djeco Little Circuit
Shopping List
Peppa Pig Muddly Puddle Game
Great first game with simple rules and quick games. Ages 2.5-5yrs.
Fast paced game testing memory and matching skills. Ages 3+.
Help George jump over muddles puddles to climb the hill. Ages 4+.
Cheeky Monkeys
Bananagrams
Jenga
Hang the monkey on the tree. Fun game of chance. Ages 4-8yrs.
Fast paced version of Scrabble. Ages 7+.
Take wooden blocks off the tower without it toppling! Ages 6+.
Monopoly Deal
Hey, That’s My Fish!
Einstein Eats Eggs
15 minute Monopoly – perfect intro to this classic game. Ages 8+. 34 September 2020
Award-winning game of strategic fish hunting. For ages 8+.
High speed Charadestype guessing game. Ages 10+.
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