P A R E N T I N G I N F O R M A T I O N
Here are some useful links for you and your young family, supporting you to get the best start to your first years together...
S U M M E R A C T I V I T I E S
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Chatterboxes |
| Speech & Language Summer Activities for 2-5 year olds | |
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50 Things to Do (Oldham) |
| Fifty exciting, open-ended activities for children aged 0-4 years with links to local events. | |
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Summer Reading Challenge |
| Calling all outdoor explorers… It’s challenge time! Read six library books over the summer or challenge your own personal reading goal to collect stickers and rewards. Finishers will receive a certificate and medal to take into school. | |
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Walk and Talk Trail |
| Our free Walk and Talk trail is a set of cards designed to support parents and carers of 0 to 5-year-olds to talk and play more with their children while they are out and about engaging in their daily routine. |
L O C A L F A M I L Y E V E N T S & S U P P O R T
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What's On: Oldham |
| Check out all the events happening across our borough... | |
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50 Things to Do (Oldham) |
| Fifty exciting, open-ended activities for children aged 0-4 years with links to local events. | |
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Oldham Family Hubs |
| Universal (for everyone), one stop shops, where you can access all the help and support you need to make sure your child is healthy safe and looked after. | |
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Early Help: community drop-ins |
| These drop-ins are for parents and individuals who are seeking advice and support with issues surrounding housing, finances, mental well-being, physical health, parenting and seeking employment. | |
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Nurture Program |
| A 10-week Nurturing Programme for parents and carers - how to get the best out of family life |
C O M M U N I C A T I O N & L A N G U A G E
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BBC Tiny Happy People |
| Tiny Happy People can help you develop your child’s language and communication skills, so they get the best start in life. We’ll show you why and how you can bond with your child, before they’re born and throughout their early lives – it’s never too early to start. Our ideas and activities are easy to build into your daily routine. They’re quick and inspiring, but they’re also based on expert advice and evidence, and are proven to help your child’s development. | |
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Greater Manchester: Top Ten Talking Tips |
| The GM 10 Tips for Talking are ten key messages to support the development of language and communication skills for babies and young children and can be used by everyone. Each tip is designed to give families and anyone working with children some small suggestions that can make a big difference and help give children the best start. | |
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Ages and Stages: Speech & Language |
| A guide to the typical stages of speech and language development in babies, children and young people. |
S A F E R S L E E P
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Safer Sleeping: The Lullaby Trust |
| Baby sleep patterns: how long should my baby sleep? | |
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Sleep Deprivation: The Lullaby Trust |
| My baby won’t sleep: safer sleep while you’re sleep deprived |
G E T T I N G R E A D Y F O R S C H O O L
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Preparing your Child for Primary School |
| Tips for getting your child ready for school from birth to 5 years. | |
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Starting Reception |
| Your child's journey to school starts at home: a downloadable booklet for parents | |
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The Potty Training Guide |
| Your child's journey to school starts at home: a downloadable booklet for parents |
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reception ready poster | [pdf 205KB] |
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