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Sharing a story

Sharing a story

Young brains need building, just like houses. Sharing stories is really important for helping young brains grow and learn.These little moments help your child in a big way.

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Ideas Sheets

Here you will find Ideas Sheets designed for each of your Dolly Parton's Imagination Library books.

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Fathers Reading Every Day (FRED)

Fathers Reading Every Day (FRED)

FRED is a free 4 week home-based activity, designed to encourage reading and is a great way to spend time and have fun with your child. 

Story & Rhyme Time

Story & Rhyme Time

Songs to sing, stories to share and lots of opportunities to learn through play. Staff will show you activities that you can try at home. learn how to support your child to develop important language and communication skills.

Read On Nottingham

Read On Nottingham

Activities to support your child’s reading, writing, speaking and listening skills - whether you’re at home or out and about.

City Libraries

City Libraries

Have you joined your local library? Nottingham City Libraries run lots of reading and storytelling groups for children under 5.

Are you an SSBC Family?

We provide services to families in Nottingham who live in the areas of Aspley, Bulwell, Hyson Green & Arboretum and St Ann’s. Check if you’re in an SSBC area.

Enter your postcode like this: NG1 3FB

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Pregnancy & Parenting during Ramadan
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A guide to Pregnancy & Parenting during Ramadan. Co-produced with parents, healthcare professionals and community organisations. 

Campfires, hot chocolate & storytelling
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Campfires, hot chocolate & storytelling

Recently two of the amazing Ideas Fund projects teamed up to give families a fantastic outdoor experience.

Healthy Start Update Briefing
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Healthy Start Update Briefing

Watch our webinar about changes to the Healthy Start scheme.

Why is play important?
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Play is an important part of your child's development.

New summer groups
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New summer groups

Your Family Mentors have lots brand new groups, and some old favourites, lined up for you and your little ones to enjoy.

Nursery World Awards 2021
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Nursery World Awards 2021

The Nursery World Awards 2021 shortlists are out…and we have been shortlisted not once but twice!

Children’s Healthcare Survey
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Children’s Healthcare Survey

Arabic, Czech, Tigrinya & Urdu speakers needed for children's healthcare survey in St Ann's and Sneinton

‘Around Again’: Building a community support project
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