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IN THIS ISSUE Back to School Tips on supporting your child through the school transition Fun Halloween craft ideas Feed their imaginations with some simple spooky ideas! Scared of the Dark What to say when they are scared at bedtime Issuefamiliesonline.co.uk 55 September/October 2017 familiesonline.co.uk Families Sussex Coast Magazine | 1 Chestnut Tree House Reindeer Run! c c Grab your antlers this December and hold your very own Reindeer Run for Chestnut Tree House! b b b y c c FREE antlers and red noses! Choose your own c date in December Raise sponsorship for us b c c y b For more information: c 01903 871820 www.chestnut-tree-house.org.uk Registered charity number: 256789 Open Morning Saturday 30th September at 9.30am Beautiful Horsham nursery set within the expansive grounds of Farlington School • Forest Schools programme • Early Years Vouchers accepted • Co-ed nursery age 3-5 • Extended day provision www.farlingtonschool.com Managing Editor Mandy Earle [email protected] Advertising Sales Patricia Holloway Contributors Gram Canyon Zoe Holland Next issue November/December 2017 Booking deadline 9th October Artwork deadline 13th October For all enquiries please call 02393 117 561 Covering Littlehampton, Arundel, Worthing, Shoreham-by-Sea, Portslade, Brighton, Hove, Newhaven, Lewes, Eastbourne and all the places News and views in between 4 6 Great Minds and how to grow them 7 Supporting your child during the school transition 8 But, you're too young to have arthritis? 9 What to do when they are scared of the dark 10 Halloween craft ideas and Trick or Treat etiquette © Families Sussex Coast 2017 What's on Guide to family events Families Sussex Coast is part of Families Print Ltd, a 12 franchise company. All franchised magazines in the group are independently owned and operated under The Dadifesto - Dad's guide to an untidy abode licence. Families is a registered trademark of LCMB 15 Ltd, Remenham House, Regatta Place, Marlow Road, Bourne End, Bucks SL8 5TD. The contents of Families Sussex Coast are fully protected by copyright and none of the editorial or photographic matter may be reproduced in any form without prior consent of Families Sussex Coast. Every care is taken in the preparation of this magazine, but the franchise Editor’s Note company, Families Print Ltd and Lifecycle Marketing cannot be held responsible for the claims of advertisers nor for the accuracy of the contents, or any consequence thereof. This is a great time of year; it feels like a second shot at the 'getting organised' resolution and, as you pack them off for their new school year in the crisp, white, soon-to- be-stained shirts, you can happily convince yourself that this year you WILL keep on top of thing! Homework will be completed far in advance of the night before it's due. Lunches will be carefully prepared, uniform will be ironed and we will absolutely leave on time for school every morning. It also feels like an acceptable time to start eating roast dinners and apple crumbles again. Don’t miss our What’s On Guide featuring the best spooky events and ghostly goings-on, some crafty ideas to keep the kids occupied during half-term and tips on how to support your child through the transition of the new school year. Best wishes, Mandy Earle | Editor fscmagazine FamiliesSussexC familiesonline.co.uk Families Sussex Coast Magazine | 3 Perform Parties Perform parties are high energy, fun and totally infectious. Based around a colourful theme, Perform’s enthusiastic party leaders use a magical mix of songs, games and laughter guaranteed to ensure every child is part of an enthralling adventure. From the moment the lively leaders walk in the door, they'll give your child and friends the best birthday party they've ever had. Whether your child wants to be a swashbuckling pirate, a shimmering mermaid or a dazzling superhero, they'll be sure to have a brilliant time. Previous party booker Caroline Versallion says: “Hannah enraptured the guests immediately. They smiled and laughed beginning to end and hung on her every word. It took all the stress away from me. Hannah was brilliant. I would definitely use If you have a local news item or event you her again.” would like to share with our readers email To find out more or book a party call 0207 255 9120 or visit [email protected] performparties.co.uk Could your child benefit from tutoring? Hold a reindeer this How to find the right tutor December! Your child might benefit from Tutors have different styles and approaches being tutored if: to working. It’s worth thinking about what Last Christmas, 49 schools, nurseries, approach you feel would work for your child. colleges and groups across Sussex and • Results/grades/achievements are Some children might prefer to have a tutor come South East Hampshire took part in a lower than expected. to their home, whilst others might find it easier Reindeer Run challenge, raising vital • Your child’s confidence is slipping and to study away from home and to attend a tuition funds for Chestnut Tree House children’s they could do with a boost in a particular centre. hospice. subject (or across the board). Whatever you choose, it’s vital to make sure any Children across the region hopped, skipped, • They need to improve their grades in tutor has had a DBS (Disclosure and Barring jumped and ran for charity, with a range of order to pass a forthcoming exam. Service) check. ‘Reindeer Runs’, from obstacle courses and • They need to be challenged more in a Written by Polly Warren. laps around the playground to themed PE particular subject. Polly is a teacher with years of experience across lessons and park runs. many different educational settings, and now If you want to get involved this year, Chestnut Centre Manager of First Class Learning’s (FCL) Tree House will provide everything you need study centre in Brighton. FCL has study centres for your Reindeer Run event, including free throughout the UK and provides a strong, flexible reindeer antlers and red noses for everyone and dynamic learning system that focuses on the taking part, posters, helpful hints and key maths and English learning outcomes for the sponsorship forms. National Curriculum. For more information on Reindeer Runs and For more advice contact Polly on 01273 how to get involved, visit www.chestnut- 730873 or [email protected] tree-house.org.uk/reindeerruns www.firstclasslearning.co.uk/brighton- How will your sponsorship money help? withdean Chestnut Tree House currently cares for 300 children and young people with life- PW Performers bring gymnastics and shortening conditions across Brighton & Hove, East Sussex, West Sussex and South soft play fun to Churchill Square East Hampshire It costs Chestnut Tree House over £3.5 Youngsters from across Brighton can now enjoy all the fun of a soft play million each year to provide all its and gymnastics area whilst learning and developing a whole range of skills, specialist care services as the newest addition at Churchill Square is The charity receives less than 7% of its care now open. costs from central government funding Run by popular Sussex-based group, PW Performers, • £5 pays for one minute of all Chestnut Tree children from six months to four years old can enjoy House care services the soft play area whilst those aged three to 15 can • £35 enables a child to experience a magical take part in gymnastics classes that run throughout hour in Chestnut Tree House’s multi-sensory the week. room with a specially-trained member of “The soft play and gymnastic area is open every day staff with a great range of classes for children run by the • £230 gives a life-limited child the chance team from PW Performers and I’m sure that it’s going to visit Chestnut Tree House for the day and to prove a real hit with children and parents alike.” enjoy a range of activities 4 | Families Sussex Coast Magazine familiesonline.co.uk Register for Wear A Hat Day 2018 and start planning your event! 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