 From Saturday, 11 February to Sunday, 19 February, The Lexicon will host a trail based on Eric Carle’s best-selling children’s book The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
Following the journey of the caterpillar from egg to butterfly, visitors will wind their way through an assortment of larger-than-life fruit sculptures, a cosy chrysalis and a beautiful butterfly, all based on artwork from the famous book.
The interactive mini adventure will help to teach children about the close relationship between plants and insects, as they search for items such as apples and pears to complete the trail.
Visitors to the town centre can pick up a trail leaflet and free piece of fruit (while stocks last) at Waitrose to start their adventure.
Fenwick and Waterstones will be hosting free story telling on Tuesday, 14 February and Friday, 17 February. Places must be booked in advance on The Lexicon website.
Some restaurants are also supporting the event with various kids eat free offers:
- Fuego (Fenwick)
- Las Iguanas
- Marks & Spencer Café
- Tangs
- The Real Greek
- Wagamama
- Waitrose
For more details, visit The Lexicon website.
Bracknell Library is hosting a series of fun and relaxed English and Maths workshops for children aged five to 11.
Maths Wizard
Times tables workshops will take the children through the steps to become a maths whiz(ard) on the following dates:
- Tuesday, 14 February - 11.30am -12.30pm ages 7 - 9 years
- Saturday, 4 March - 11am -12pm ages 8 - 9 years
A Knight’s Journey
The children will go back to medieval times to joust their way through grammar tournaments.
- Saturday, 4 February - 12pm -1pm ages 5 – 6 years
- Friday, 17 February - 10.30am -11.30am ages 7 – 8 years
- Saturday, 25 March - 11.30am -12.30pm ages 9 – 11 years
Please book your place via Eventbrite.
 Home educator day
Do you home educate your child? Our next home educator day at The Look Out Discovery Centre is coming up on Monday, 30 January.
During a home educator day, you can:
- have exclusive access to the science exhibition
- book a ticket to the 'Light and Sound Discovery Show'
- use the outdoor playground
- visit the café and gift shop
Autism friendly sessions
The Look Out Discovery Centre runs autism friendly sessions in their science exhibition.
These special sessions are run at a reduced capacity with loud noises turned down where possible. This is to provide as welcoming an environment as possible. That way more people get to enjoy the amazing exhibits and learn more about the wider world.
The next autism friendly sessions take place in February and March.
Book your place via The Look Out’s booking portal.
For more information and to book your place, visit The Look Out's website.
 There is still time to send in your pictures and be part of Berkshire’s largest coronation crown. Bracknell Forest Council and The Lexicon are working together to create this special artwork to mark the occasion of The Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III.
To make this happen, 2,023 images are needed, which will be used to create a 14 by 10 metre spectacular collage in the shape of a crown.
Local residents are being asked to upload an image of themselves, friends, family or pets on The Lexicon website. To get involved, head to The Lexicon website to upload your images.
 If you're interested in becoming a childminder, then come along on Wednesday, 8 March to The Open Learning Centre (Rectory Lane RG12 7GR), from 6.30pm to 8.30pm to find out about:
- registering with Ofsted
- training
- costs
- registration visit
- required documents and much more
To book a place, please email: qd.team@bracknell-forest.gov.uk by Friday, 3 March.
 We would like to say a big thank you to everyone who came to the consultation and feedback session on 20 January to help us shape our new Send Local Offer website.
If you were unable to attend but would still like to have your say, we would very much appreciate it if you would help by spending 15-20 minutes completing a survey. All feedback will be used to shape the new SEND Local Offer website. If possible, please submit your response by 28 February 2023.
If you don’t have time to complete the form but would like to share your thoughts for improving the local offer website, please email: FIS@bracknell-forest.gov.uk with subject title: Local offer feedback.
The Parent Carer Forum runs events each month both in person and online.
- Friday, 3 February 12 noon – 1pm Online open forum with Neil (Head of SEND)
- Wednesday, 15 February 7.30pm – 9.30pm Online adult drop-in social
- Saturday, 18 February 10.30am – 12 noon Family Fun at The Wayz
- Monday, 20 February 10.30am – 12 noon Tea and Talk meet up
- Tuesday, 21 February 6pm – 7pm Tea and Talk online
For more information visit the Parent Carer website or Facebook page. Online events can be booked via Eventbrite
 The Look Out toddler days are back!
Head to The Look Out for themed face-painting, sensory activities, crafts and story time on selected dates.
Book tickets to join in the fun.
Your local library also runs fun sessions for children of all ages.
Activities include Tots' Time, Bounce and Rhyme, Lego clubs and after school crafts. There are also some festive activities planned.
Find out more about events at local libraries on our website.
 If your child is in need of extra support, finding the right information can be key to getting this support. There are several places in Bracknell Forest (shown above) where you can find the information and advice you need, whether that is from schools, colleges or nurseries or independent organisations, including:
The Local Offer
Family Information Service
Information, advice and support service
Parent Carer Forum
There are also some online learning courses from the Council for Disabled Children which families may find useful.
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