Storybook Launch Tells Tales of Improved Attendance
Nurseries in Sunderland are set to receive a boost this March as a unique storybook designed to encourage regular attendance is launched during a series of special events. Find out more here ....

Get on in school ... get online at home

Home Access is a government drive which will help low-income families to get access to a computer and the internet to get online at home.

If you are a low income family in receipt of certain benefits you could qualify for a grant to buy a computer and/or a minimum of one years’ internet access. The programme is aimed at those that need it most and targets families that do not have access to a computer or the internet at home. Find out more on the Home Access website.

Scimorph
A new virtual science pack for all children starting secondary school. Scimorph is a 3D animated computer character who responds to interaction from users and is available to every child at home and in the classroom.

A great innovative new way to keep children learning about science. Find out more on the DCSF website here ....

Postnatal Support is key for Renata

Healthcare assistant for maternity services at City Hospitals Sunderland and Sunderland Children’s Centres, Renata Robinson works hard to ensure families in Sunderland have the very best advice when it comes to decisions about breastfeeding. Find out more ....

Health chiefs have welcomed a new campaign to get people talking about contraception. The project is designed to help young people make informed choices about contraception as well as looking after their sexual health and avoiding unwanted pregnancies.

A new website Contraception: Worth Talking About has been launched which helps young people to understand contraceptive choices, how to cope with emotions, understand their body and explains STIs. The website gives straightforward information and advice in order to make it easier to discuss everything to do with sexual health. You can find the website here ....

Childcare Sufficiency

A copy of the Childcare Sufficiency review for 2009 is now available to download. This review is a statutory duty that local authorities have to meet, as part of the Childcare Act 2006. Find out more ....

Children's Services locality based working

Toolkits for practitioners and managers (including schools) to develop integrated working to support outcomes for children, young people and their families are now available to download from this website.

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