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CHILDCARE 2008 has been another prosperous year for the crèche.
We focused on developing the
skills of our childcare staff. We In 2008 the Women’s Centre
crèche maintained the practice of
providing training placements for
apprentice childcare workers. This
year the crèche placements were
from St Cecilia’s College and
Joblink. The young trainees bring Children attending the crèche enjoy a range of organic food choices through the healthy eating programme. introducing the children gradually to healthier food will influence them and mum about food options. As childhood is an important time in the development of good eating habits we hope to positively influence this stage in the children’s lives. We have partnered with the WELB - Central Library to provide a new range of books to the crèche each month. We continue to expand services by offering part time drop in crèche places when the spaces are available. Promoting flexible childcare options is an important element in our ongoing efforts to provide an accessible affordable childcare infrastructure. The crèche is a true reflection of
the Derry we live in today. The
children of our minority ethnic
community mothers are from a
number of different
cultures/countries including
Russia, Poland, Latvia, Philippines,
Iran, Japan and India. This We continue to support the other projects at the centre - “Child At The Centre” and “IPOD”. We were kept busy with the MUM
programme this year. The crèche
staff have an important role to
play in relation to The children on
the MUM project. We maintain a
close relationship with the young
mothers as we see the children The crèche is also a great place for
the SAM’s programme mums and
babies. Because the babies are on
site, the mums have a chance to
settle in to their education
activities without worries about
childcare. The WELB's School Age As a member of the local Early
Years Forum, Eileen our Childcare
Co-ordinator continues to
promote our aim - provision of
high quality affordable childcare
services for all`. In particular we
emphasise the need for flexible Thanks to the work of the childcare staff we are able to achieve the results outlined in this year’s annual report. Success is based on continuing to provide a happy playful and engaging environment for the children with a welcome, open arms approach. The childcare staff also play a part in getting effective and meaningful support to all the mums attending the Centre. Thanks to Eileen, Shauna, Rebecca, Anne and Fiona for their effort and dedication throughout 2008. Thanks to DHSS&PS, Children’s Fund Unit, and to DSD - Women’s Centres Childcare Fund for resources in 2008. |
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