 Christmas is fast-approaching, and we are coming to an end of yet another busy year of change and challenges.
The Caerphilly Early Years and Childcare Team would like to take this opportunity thank you all for your continued support and wish you and your families health, happiness, and prosperity this Christmas and in the coming New Year.
 We are currently working on the training timetable for January, February and March and we will send you all details of this during December.
Rydyn ni ar hyn o bryd yn gweithio ar amserlen hyfforddi misoedd Ionawr, Chwefror a Mawrth a byddwn ni’n anfon yr holl fanylion am hyn atoch chi yn ystod mis Rhagfyr.
All children aged 2 and 3 years old (on 31 August before flu vaccinations start in the autumn) are eligible for a free flu vaccination in the form of a nasal spray. This is usually given at the GP practice. However, not all parents are aware of this or take up the offer. Please help raise awareness of the programme amongst your parents.
 Did you know children find it really hard to listen to 2 things at once?
They can listen to you talking so much easier if there’s no distractions, so it can really help to turn the TV off and have quiet play time together, with lots of chatting to join in with! If you are watching a screen together, make sure to enjoy it together by:
- Talking about what the characters are doing.
- Using real life toys to join in with what’s happening on the screen. Match items on the screen with your toys if you can, ‘look it’s a pig, this is a pig too’.
- Pause and wonder what might happen next ‘I think they might get muddy on their walk!’.
- Sit somewhere where you can see each others faces.
- Make sure to include screen free play time before and after.
For more information on interacting with young children, visit https://gov.wales/talk-with-me
Download the Let's Talk poster to display at your setting (PDF)
Creating festive scenes, shapes and faces is a great way to encourage children to eat fruit and vegetables and it can be a great way for children to try new food.
Why not turn your water station into Santa's frozen snow or have a ‘Frozen’ theme?
 
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Don't forget to have a look around our new website. It has lots of useful information and advice about early years, childcare and support for prospective parents or families with children from birth to 7 years. www.caerphillyearlyyears.co.uk/
We have a dedicated section for childcare providers where you can also view any previous e-bulletins you may have missed. Please let us know how you think this could be improved.
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