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2 News 12 Education 4 Time for you 14 Natures Notes 6 Early Years 15 Club News 11 Club News 16 What’s On Happy new year! Welcome to the first edition of Families Surrey East of 2018. This issue is all about new beginnings – new year, new health regime, new little people (well, pre-schoolers). In this Early Years special, we take a look at Families Surrey East is part of the national network common childhood illnesses, how to help your little ones stay of Families magazines. fit (whilst having fun) and review some local nurseries. See www.familiesonline.co.uk/local/surrey-east As well as that, we’ve got the usual Nature Notes for your for more features and competitions. outdoor inspiration, Club News if you fancy trying something NEXT ISSUE – Mar/Apr 2018, out 2nd March. Send new for the Spring term and pages of Half Term ideas for your news and upcoming events by 2nd Feb for days out and trips to keep the kids entertained. FREE INCLUSION. It is also time for me to move on to pastures new, so if you fancy being your own boss and think you’ve got the skills PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS and reach families to run your own magazine, then please see our advert on throughout East Surrey with DISPLAY ADS or ask the back page for an opportunity to be the next Editor of about SPONSORED NEWS from £60. Families Surrey East. AD BOOKING AND COPY DEADLINE FOR MARCH/ Have a great term – we’ll see you again for Easter! APRIL ISSUE IS 2nd FEBRUARY. Please send ad Hannah Grogan Editor [email protected] artwork by 9th FEBRUARY.

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Mums Want More Flexible Here are some tips: • Think through what the job requires and whether the Working Opportunities tasks you have to perform can be done at a different According to a survey location i.e. from home, or at times outside of the standard by Workingmums. working day. Take account of any additional costs or co.uk, almost three challenges this might involve and discuss them honestly. quarters of working • Give examples of the ways in which your work can be mums identify flexible successfully carried out under any new working pattern work as being crucial to you are proposing, and show that it will not harm the getting more women business. Point out any business advantages. into senior roles. • Research some case studies, ideally in your sector that The survey shows that shows how the work pattern you are suggesting can be mums feel flexible mutually beneficial to you and your employer. working is vital for them to manage work and family life and that 60% of • If managers are dubious, suggest a trial period. those who work flexibly would like even more flexibility. • Have a compromise solution as a back-up. So what can individuals do to help persuade their For more information and flexible work opportunities, employers to agree to them working flexibly? visit workingmums.co.uk

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Firewalk for St Catherine’s Wear A Hat Day St Catherine's Hospice is looking for 100 fearless is coming! fundraisers to put their bravery to the ultimate test as Get involved in Wear A Hat Day – the they walk barefoot UK’s premier brain tumour research across 15 foot of red fundraising event, taking place on hot embers. Taking Thursday 29th March. Don't worry if place on 2nd March you can't make it that day, just choose at 8pm, in Crawley's another! Join in the fun as schools and historic High Street, families across the UK get involved to help raise funds for the thrilling Firewalk research into brain tumours. is the first of its kind for the local hospice In 2017, families and schools came together alongside other – and not one for the organisations and communities across the UK and helped faint hearted! raise over £300,000 to fund this vital research. BTR need your help to double this in 2018, with a target of £600,000 No previous experience - enough to keep a group of researchers funded for a year. is needed as partner UK Firewalk's expert Their new website makes registering much faster and you staff will share the secrets of successful firewalking with can explore the all-new Wear A Hat Day pages for ideas everyone who takes part before they face the flames. to make your Wear A Hat Day event a fantastic success! So please register for Wear A Hat Day 2018 today. Thank Alongside the Firewalk, there's also a brick walk for under you. Together we will find a curewearahatday.org 18's who are keen to tackle a tough challenge to raise money for their local hospice. Register before 18th Jan to quality for an early bird registration of £20. To take part you'll also need to raise a minimum of £150 sponsorship. To sign up visit stch.org.uk/firewalk Top new shops arriving in Reigate I’m sure many of you were as excited as us that the old Knights department store in Reigate is to be filled next parkrun comes to Dorking year by Waterstones and Oliver Bonas stores! Try out those brand new running shoes with the launch of parkrun at Denbies in the new year. parkrun is a free We’re looking forward to browsing the books at and inclusive 5km run, jog or walk that takes place Waterstones and hope that they will run a Storytime on Saturday mornings between 9-10am in over 400 session like the locations across the country. Redhill branch. district council had been looking for a site in The scheme also Dorking and Denbies came forward to offer their land for includes 6 apartments the event. Jeannette Simpson, Denbies Chief Operating and is due to open in Officer, said “Denbies are very pleased to host parkrun Summer 2018. within the estate. It is a fantastic community event which Our wallets will never we are delighted to be involved with”. recover! Parkrun (and parkrun jnr for kids) also runs at Reigate Priory Park and Tilgate Park, Crawley. For more info about how to get involved visit parkrun.org.uk.

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Your children’s FUTURE • With an increase in remarriage, it is important to ensure that suitable provision is made for children from previous We all want the best for our families; health, happiness relationships (and former spouses) avoiding the cost and and financial security. But what steps should you be emotional trauma of court proceedings. taking now to protect their future, particularly when you’re no longer around to do so? The New Year is a good Although it can be a difficult topic to talk about, taking the time time to get your affairs in orders and get a carefully now to organise your affairs for when you are no longer around, thought out and professionally drafted Will organised. can make all the difference to your loved ones. If you die without a valid Will in place, your estate will be At TWM Solicitors we recognise that everyone’s families and distributed in accordance with rules which are unlikely to financial circumstances are different and pride ourselves on reflect your wishes nor the reasonable expectations of those providing a clear and concise explanation of the available who have been bereaved. For example, did you know that: options. For more info, contact Michelle Leggett at our Reigate office on 01737 221212 or visittwmsolicitors.com • If you are married or in a civil partnership, do not Reigate on Ice assume that everything automatically passes to the survivor. It might not, depending on your particular family and financial circumstances. Featured Fitness, Health & Beauty • The Law simply does not recognise a ‘common law spouse’ and so if you are cohabiting, the survivor may Fit Mummy Club Reigate –pre/postnatal and beyond, small not receive anything on your death. This can leave the group training, hiit classes, personal training, holistic core restore survivor in the difficult position of having to bring a claim programme. Tel: 07780 600005. against the estate for financial support. Curves Gym – Ladies-only gyms in Redhill and Leatherhead. 30- There are other strong reasons for putting your Will in min workouts, Curves Complete for weight loss. Redhill: place namely, 01737 769555 L’head: 01372 388588

• You get to choose the person(s) to be the legal Busy Lizzy Reigate – Range of classes for mums and babies guardians of your children, rather than relying on those including music & dance, baby signing, yoga and buggy fitness. left behind to decide for themselves or take the matter to Tel: 01737 887227. the family courts to determine. The Fitness Room Reigate – Pre and post-natal classes, 28-Day • You can make sure that your children’s inheritance is Challenge, Insanity and personal training. Tel: 07961 335881 looked after, rather than frittered away, by appointing someone to manage a trust fund until they are old Legs Bums & Mums Reigate, Redhill & Caterham – Small group training with babies & buggies, personal training. enough to take responsibility. legsbumsandmums.com

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Fitness Academy Nutfield – Mum and Babies exercise classes TUESDAY 13th FEBRUARY HALF TERM 11am & 2pm including spin, pilates and circuits. Tel: 07870 207 779 MONDAY 12 - FRIDAY 16 FEBRUARY TROPICAL Craft Activities available throughout the day CREEPY Body Torque Pilates Reigate, Dorking & – Ante from 11am until 3pm Ranging from £1.75. CRAWLY and post-natal classes, 1-to-1 tuition. Tel: 01737 765335 MONDAY 12th & FRIDAY 16th ROADSHOW 10am, 11am & 12pm Meet Snakes, Go Figure Oxted & Woldingham – Zumba and pilates, drop-in TEDDY BEAR’S TRAIN Lizards, Mini-Beasts, classes available. Tel: 07974 374321 RIDE & STORYTELLING! Frogs for an inspiring Bring your favourite Teddy for a Animal Encounter. PenRobYoga Oxted & Hurst Green – Baby yoga, Pre-natal yoga vineyard train ride and storytelling. £7.50 per child Accompanying adults and relaxation. Tel: 01883 723227 £7.50 per child which includes a free of charge. chocolate treat / £3 per adult which includes a hot drink. Yogamoo Reigate – Pregnancy yoga and Mother & Baby yoga *Taking place on the outdoor Vineyard sessions. Tel: 01737 224158 Train, warm clothing recommended. Yoga Ananda Reigate – Range of yoga styles available. WEDNESDAY 14th THURSDAY 15th Tel: 01737 222 400 11am & 2pm 11am & 2pm FANCY DRESS LOVE HOBGOBLIN CHILDREN’S Caterham & Warlingham – Yoga for New Mums HEART DISCO! THEATRE COMPANY! Feel Good Yoga and Pregnancy yoga. Tel: 07798 501844 Traditional children’s One of the UK's best disco including loved touring theatre party games & dancing. companies. Samantha Hamilton-Stent Reigate – Acupuncture, £7.50 per child / Accompanying £7.50 per child / Accompanying Shirodhara, fertility acupuncture and cupping. Tel: 01737 248448 adults free of charge. adults free of charge Nail & Body Boutique Reigate – Spa treatments, manicures, side by side pedicures, spa parties, late night opening. BOOK ON-LINE WWW.DENBIES.CO.UK Tel: 01737 242663 , London Road, Dorking. RH5 6AA T.01306 876616

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Fitness Ideas for Busy Parents By Claire Winter

If you are sitting around in an adult unicorn onesie, eating crumpets and musing about the extra pounds you can’t seem to shed, now is the time to take some action. The New Year is a good time to start a health regime or exercise routine. It may be as simply as just giving up cake and walking to work, or it could be taking up boxing or giving weightlifting a go. If you have a Spare Ten Minutes Why not scoot to school with the kids? Having an adult scooter is a great way of keeping up with the kids, plus you’ll get home quicker. Jumping on your scooter not only saves time, scooting can also increase feelings of mental alertness and create better reaction times. Adult scooting is also a great way to build up fitness; it’s low impact and works major muscle groups. You can also burn around 300 kcals per hour! If you have 20 Minutes Last but not Least Try a HIIT workout. The bestselling Body Coach Joe Wicks If traditional classes and workouts leave you cold, you espouses the benefits of short 15 to 20-minute high could try something simple or fun instead. intensity workouts and low carb eating. High Intensity Go walking. It’s good for the soul and so is being in Interval Training for the uninitiated is a timed set of nature. If you want to switch it up, try Nordic walking with exercises, which work the whole body. The idea is that you poles; you burn more calories, and it is very sociable. push the body hard doing the exercise for a short amount of time, followed by a short period of rest or transition. See Relive your childhood and give hula-hooping a go, our listings on page 5 for local classes. it’s great for thinning your waist and can be done in the comfort of your own home. It’s easier with a weighted If you have 30 Minutes hoop – don’t attempt it with a kid’s version! Why not channel your inner Rocky and try a high energy boxing routine, the Boxx Method, in the comfort of your Do a trampolining class. Trampoline parks have sprung home? It’s an online platform, so you can do a workout up all across the country. When you book the kids a session, that fits in with family life. The signature workout is don’t sit on the sidelines watching, make sure you join in BoxxHIIT, which is a full body fat burning, muscle toning too (you can always have coffee and cake afterwards!). workout which combines intense shadow boxing with high Jumping is brilliant fun, good for your circulation and burns intensity interval training. All you need is a 1kg pair of more calories than most standard fitness classes. dumbbells. theboxxmethod.com Get skipping! Boxers skip for a reason. It’s a great full If you have 40 Minutes body workout and a great form of exercise for endurance Try strength training. Hashtags like #fitisthenewthin are training and conditioning. It’s low impact, and you burn flooding social media platforms like Instagram. Many more calories than running. It’s also a budget option; you fitness fans are swapping high intensity workouts and can pick up a decent rope for less than £20! cardio for weightlifting and are enjoying the benefits of strong, lean muscles. Your local gym or a personal trainer should be able to give you a routine, or you could check out your local CrossFit class. Fabulous

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Oh no! It is the season of the dreaded pox. Most common between March-May, Stacey The Truth About from Daisy First Aid Guildford & Redhill explains the symptoms of chicken pox Chicken Pox and how to treat them…

Most common in children under 10 years old, chicken pox is a mild condition that usually passes on its own but it is highly contagious - before you even know they have it. The incubation period before the spots come out can be anything between 5 and 21 days. Chicken Pox are most infectious a couple of days before the spots begin to come out which means you are likely to pass it on without knowing. What to look out for Some children will be smothered in circular, red, fluid filled itchy spots, other children may only get a few spots. The spots usually start in a small cluster somewhere on the body. They usually appear behind the ears, on the face, scalp, chest and stomach How should you treat chicken pox? before spreading to the arms and the legs. The spots As chicken pox is a mild illness, it usually passes on its can also have a white head to them. own after a few days so there is no need to see a doctor Your child may also experience other symptoms due unless you are concerned for any reason. There are no to the illness, including; high temperature or fever, antibiotics for chicken pox. lack of appetite and general lathery, seeming a bit out As long as there are no allergies, you can give liquid anti- of sorts. histamine such as Piriton to help with the itching. You can also use a calamine lotion or aqueous cream on the skin to relieve itching - 'Families swears by Poxclin mousse. It’s pretty impossible, but try to stop your children itching the spots, as they can scar. If you child has a temperature, you can also use paracetamol such as Calpol but do not give your child ibuprofen while they have chicken pox as there is a risk of this causing an adverse reaction. You child will remain contagious until all of the spots have blistered or scabbed over so it is important to keep them away from childcare/school and those that have not had chickenpox already until that time. Usually the spots come out and blister over within about 5 days, but it can take up to 14 days in some cases. What else you should know… It is possible to have chicken pox more than once, usually if your child had it under the age of 18 months old or had a very mild does previously. The majority of people however build up enough immunity when they have it to stop this happening again. The following groups are at risk of serious problems with chicken pox and should seek medical advice if exposed to chickenpox: • pregnant women • newborn babies • people with weak immune systems • people taking steroid medication Daisy First Aid Registered charity number 1153487 (England and Wales) SC046840 (Scotland). Company limited by guarantee 08570737. Stacey McCann is a mum and a qualified first aider, who runs Daisy First Aid in Guildford & Redhill and the surrounding areas. For more advice or to book a child first aid class, visit Daisyfirstaid.com

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and throw over the Get Your Kidz Fit for Life shoulder in a ‘tennis By Lucy Hoad, Lead Coach @ Athletix Kidz serve’ action. Once you We all know that physical activity is an important part have mastered the of any child’s development, creating a platform to a standing throw you can healthy and active lifestyle for life. At Athletix Kidz they’re move onto a walking passionate about developing children physically whilst throw approach then giving them confidence through fun and engaging sessions a small jog. Keep that include running, jumping and throwing exercises. recording how far you have thrown aiming to The benefits of regular exercise are proven to maintain improve all the time! a child’s weight and build strong bones and muscles at a stage when children start to gain control of their bodies. Athletix Kidz is a Athletix Kidz focusses on a child’s cardio fitness using agility, programme focussed speed, balance, coordination and strength, improving around athletics for posture and developing flexibility. Classes aim to improve a children aged 2.5- child’s concentration, listening and responding skills - and 7yrs old. If you would like any sporting activity, will relieve stress and improve a like to try one of our child’s sleeping patterns. Who doesn’t want that? classes in Redhill and Reigate, or book a Birthday Party contact enquiries@ All of the above ingredients will give your child the athletixkidz.com or call 0845 519 5591. athletixkidz.com confidence and self-esteem that allows them to integrate and make friends whilst learning to work as a team! If you want to try some games at home to perfect your techniques, here are 3 games to try: Running/Shuttles - mark out with either spare clothing or items from around the garden like a stone or sticks and put them in a straight line 5 meters apart. From a starting point run out to the 1st point touch it and return back to where you started, WALTON ON THE HILL, DORKING, , then run to the next , OXSHOTT & EPSOM E: [email protected] furthest point away and return back to where you started. T: 020 8432 0811 Keep going until you’ve have reached the furthest marker. Rest for 60 seconds and then try again. Mum and dad can time you so you can try to beat your time! Jumping – mark Group discounts for NCT members when 3+ people join together at the same time. out a line with a stick and stand by it with both feet shoulder width apart, 10th - 18th February 2018 swinging your arms and jump out as far as you can – how FEBRUARY far can you get? Get mum and dad HALF TERM FUN Daily birds of prey to mark where your flying demonstrations(Mon-Fri only) 70 back feet landed and GORGEOUS Plenty of indoor play & activities NEWBORN try to beat that last jump! As you get better you can move LAMBS DUE Early Spring lambing starts onto a jog approach and then getting quicker jumping off HEATED your strongest foot. Always do this onto a soft area. PLAYBARN PLUS: & SEATING Animal handling, goat AREA! Throwing – Using a reasonable straight stick from the milking, tractor rides, pig garden and stand with your feet shoulder-width apart with racing and pony rides daily! your opposite leg to your throwing arm slightly in front, with AWARD WINNING! toes pointed in the direction of the throw. Make sure you www.bockettsfarm.co.uk are throwing away from anyone! The stick is held directly Situated in Leatherhead, Surrey. 5 minutes from J9 M25. above your head or your throwing arm shoulder, with your # SPECIAL £2 OFF full price farm entry per person* arm bent and elbow forward. The point of the stick and the Valid weekends from 6th Jan - 11th Feb 2018. Only with this non-throwing arm should be pointed directly at the area OFFER voucher (*max 5 people). OFF PEAK WINTER WEEKDAY RATES you are aiming at. In a smooth action pull the stick back £7 per person apply Mon - Fri, 3rd Jan - 9th Feb 2018. FM familiesonline.co.uk Families Surrey East 7 Early Years

What does a Montessori nursery offer? Montessori education is based They accept children from 18 on a deep understanding of months to 5 years, all year the way your child learns as an round and are open Monday- individual. It will put your child Thursday 7.30am- 6pm and on the right path to becoming Friday 7.30am-4.30pm. a confident, self-motivated The nursery school offers an learner. environment in which children Montessori’s curriculum can thrive and has an outdoor varies, there are areas such as provision that recognises the Practical Life where children importance of being free to participate in simple tasks explore in the fresh air. They to assist in supporting their have a large garden in which developing concentration, the children love playing self-motivation, confidence games and gardening, and and independence. They also outdoor fun is continuously partake in cultural activities planned into the daily routine. and are taught how to Each child is given a understand and appreciate keyworker who builds a strong all diversities. Children are attachment and bond with continually encouraged to them, and works closely with be creative using their mind the child and their family. A to join in with music, dance, AS SEEN ON record of their achievements MAKE YOUR CHILD’S DEVELOPMENT MORE FUN! role play and arts and crafts and learning progress are used and are involved in sensorial DISCOVER throughout their time at the learning to help develop nursery, which is continuously RUGBYTOTS awareness, sensitivity and Our dynamic weekly play sessions shared with children and observation. enable boys and girls aged 2–7 to parents. Daisy Chain’s highly develop their social and physical Montessori’s other learning qualified team strives to skills in a fun, positive environment. For more details, just call or email: areas similarly link with the deliver the best start to your Department for Education children’s education. 0345 313 3242 (2017) Early Years Foundation [email protected] The latest Ofsted inspection Stage. This framework is commented that… what Daisy Chain Montessori “Staff are very caring and in Reigate follows, as an spend plenty of time playing rugbytots.co.uk Ofsted Registered setting. with children. They build The world’s favourite rugby play programme The framework is designed strong bonds with the children, to look at the holistic child who are happy, settled and and support them in areas secure. Children confidently such as personal, social and explore their environment emotional development, and enjoy making choices and communication and language following their ideas in play.’ and physical development. As the child grows in age practitioners support the Daisy Chain Montessori children with their literacy, Nursery now also offers mathematics, understanding the 30 Hours Free of the world and expressive Funding for working arts and design. parents, so book in a visit and go and see for Daisy Chain Montessori yourself the benefits of Nursery has been established a Montessori start in life. for 20 years. During this time, For more info visit www. the nursery has become a daisychainreigate.co.uk key part of the community.

8 Families Surrey East familiesonline.co.uk Early Years DONE YOUR SCHOOL APPLICATION YET? Join Micklefield: the happy school If you have a child born between 1st Within a bright and Sept 2013 and 31st August 2014 welcoming environment, Micklefield Preparatory they are due to start school in Sept Department provides 2018. You need to apply for an infant an excellent first or primary school place for them before step for your child’s introduction to 15th January 2018. You’ve just got education. The children time! For more info visit surreycc.gov. experience all areas within the Early Years uk/schools-and-learning Learning Goals and are introduced to phonics, pre-reading skills and fine motor control activities. MICKLEFIELD The Lower School community is built upon purposeful activity where the children are introduced to some of SCHOOL the more structured aspects of school life. The quality of academic, creative, physical and pastoral provision is high. Pupils in the Upper School enjoy a traditional education following a broad-based curriculum. This comprises the core subjects English, Mathematics and Science together with History, Geography, Art, French, Design and Technology, Religious Education, Personal Social and Health Education, Computing, Drama, Music, Physical Education & Games. A drop-in toddler group runs on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 2-3pm, term time only, to give little ones a taste of what Micklefield has to offer. The next open morning is on 10th March at 10am-12 noon. To book visit micklefieldschool.co.uk

Co-Educational Independent Preparatory School Rising 3s - 11 Years An exclusive welcome into the Drop-in toddler group Tues, Weds, Thurs, term time 2pm - 3:00pm world of education at Warlingham OUTSTANDING Every parent wants to give their child the very best start in life. Warlingham Park School is Surrey’s hidden gem. An Micklefield School is a happy flourishing, Independent Independent Prep School, set within beautiful grounds Preparatory School for boys and girls. We aim to create a in leafy Warlingham, Surrey, it prides itself on being able family atmosphere that encourages each child to become to offer your toddler an exclusive welcome into the world confident, responsible and to develop their potential. of education. A place where your child can develop and T: 01737 224212 E: [email protected] grow in a home-from-home environment, whilst equipping www.micklefieldschool.co.uk them with the confidence and skills needed to succeed Open Morning 10th March 10am - 12pm throughout their childhood and into adulthood. Pupils are encouraged to build friendships in a supportive and welcoming environment and learn new skills in an exciting and interactive way, meaning that young people at Warlingham Park Give your School progress quickly, both academically and socially. Warlingham Park pupils child the best succeed because they want to succeed, and this desire to learn is fostered and start in life nurtured during these crucial early years. The Foundation Stage is appropriately divided into Nursery, Pre-School 1 and OPEN MORNINGS Friday 9th March & Friday 27th A first-class education Pre-School 2. A tailored provision for April, 9.30am A superior, unrivalled experience each pupil, within a wonderful family- orientated school. To register please call 01883 626 844 or email [email protected] The next open mornings at Warlingham www.warlinghamparkschool.com are on 9th March and 27th April at 9am. An Independent school for boys and girls aged 2-11 years in Warlingham, Surrey To book visit warlinghamparkschool.com familiesonline.co.uk Families Surrey East 9 Early Years

If you would like to give your child a head start in their education, Why choose Essendene then we have some availability in our Early Years Department and for your child? take children from the term they turn three years old. The Early Years provides the strong foundations for learning and pupils move Are you looking for a Nursery or Reception place for your child? seamlessly to KS1 and then progress to KS2. Headteacher of Essendene Lodge, Mrs Ali, invites you to come and join in the fun and learning in a family friendly school. We also offer free stay and play sessions on Tuesday mornings 10am-11.30am. For more info visit our website at essendenelodge. Essendene Lodge School is a small and well established co.uk or call the school office on 01883 348349 to arrange a visit. Independent Co-educational Primary and Nursery School We look forward to showing you around and for you to see our in the heart of Caterham, providing extremely high quality school in action! education for 3 to 11 year olds within a friendly, family environment. We also provide wrap around care from 8 am to 6 pm as well as running an extensive range of activities The path to learning at during the school holidays. Prep Mrs Dawn Wild, Foundation Stage Leader at Lingfield College Prep, explains the great importance of the first steps that children take on their path to learning. "The formative years in the Foundation Stage provide the base for the challenges of Year 1. The significance of the choice parents must make in selecting a school is vital to ensure their children have the best opportunity available. It is my strong belief that the outstanding results we achieve at within the Foundation Stage are as a result of the dedicated work of our fantastic and highly motivated team. Daisy Chain is a Our staff work tirelessly to ensure that we provide a safe, warm and small, thriving and caring environment in which our children can learn and develop. The marvellous facilities that we enjoy at the School, coupled with the fully independent happy and friendly environment make our setting a wonderful place Montessori day for children to flourish. It is also why such a high number of our staff nursery and pre- have been with us for many years. school for children We welcome the opportunity to show you our wonderful Nursery 18 months to 5 years and Prep School. Come along to our open day and see what makes based in Reigate. Lingfield College Prep the right choice for your child." The next open day is 17th March. To book your place visit lingfieldcollege.co.uk Open all year round Mon-Thurs: 7.30am-6pm, Fri: 7.30am-4.30pm. Fun & Informative with Go Jetters! If your little one is a fan of CBeebies show Go Jetters, you might Offering FEET, 15 hours and 30 funded hours for want to pick up a copy of Ubercorn’s Funky Facts to eligible parents and carers. help your little one learn about geography. Tel: 01737 242001 [email protected] This fun book takes you to destinations around the globe, visiting UK, America, China and Canada (to St Lukes Hall, New North Road, Reigate, Surrey RH2 8LZ name just a few), finding out facts and spotting landmarks along the way. It is packed with colourful www.daisychainreigate.co.uk pictures of the Go Jetters team, maps, flags and quizzes. It’s a great way to engage your pre- schoolers with some general knowledge featuring their fave characters. Available at amazon.co.uk

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Boosting Children’s Self-esteem and Life Skills with Perform All children find some things difficult. Some hate speaking out in class, some struggle making friends, and others have so much energy they find it hard to concentrate. Perform is a unique drama school that uses drama, dance and singing to bring out every child's true potential. “Perform is NOT a stage school” stresses Perform Producer, Karen. “It teaches life skills through fun drama games and end of term shows. The real aim of the classes is to help children develop the 4Cs: Confidence, Concentration, Coordination and Communication. “Classes are small and have both a Producer and a Teacher. Children are offered a free trial and the Producer classes, they will run in without waving goodbye” reports spends time beforehand with each parent to establish Karen. their goals. For instance, speaking more clearly or making To book a FREE TRIAL at one of your local venues, visit eye contact when introduced to someone unfamiliar.” www.perform.org.uk/try Producers report back to parents after each class on You can try out a Perform class in the following locations: the focus of the week and answer questions about the Leatherhead, Mondays 4-7yrs & 7-12yrs progress of individual children. Maidenbower, Tuesdays 4-7yrs “Shy children often come to classes clinging to their Oxted, Thursdays 4-7yrs & 7-12yrs parents. I can pretty much guarantee that within 5 or 6 Reigate, Wednesday 4-7yrs & 7-12yrs & & Saturdays 4-7yrs

Wild Tots sessions are suitable for 2-5 Go Wild With Your year olds, and younger siblings come free. For more information and to book your Tots For Less this space on sessions at either Newlands Corner (Guildford) or Nower Wood Winter! (Leatherhead), visit surreywildlifetrust. Play in the woods with Wild Tots and org/wildtots. Discounts available for enjoy weeks of Forest School inspired members. Booking essential. adventures! Surrey Wildlife Trust’s exciting child-led sessions allow tots to Do you love writing? explore their own interests, investigate the natural world and go wherever Would you like the challenge their imagination takes them. of running your own Tots can take part in fun activities magazine? ranging from arts and crafts, See back page for more woodwork and tool use, to bug information. hunting and cooking over a fire. Small snacks & drinks are also provided each session. And even better, sessions are now half price! Thanks to a £3,000 subsidy from The Southern Co-operative, each session is now only £5 for 2 hours of fun, so even more ‘Classes in the Reigate and surrounding families can enjoy exploring outdoors. The donation is areas from September’ part of their ‘My Wild Neighbourhood’ campaign which encourages families to get outside and explore the wild For Further information in their neighbourhoods, with the funding coming from and class availability email the carrier bag levy. [email protected] “This is a fantastic opportunity to encourage young children *Please quote ‘Families’ to get 10% off your 1st term of classes to have some weekly fun - exploring, learning and playing 1 • The ONLY Athletics Play Programme for 2 /2 - 7yr olds • in the woods, in a Forest School inspired adventure,” said Laura Stone, from the Trust’s Outdoor Learning Team. • Running, Jumping, Throwing • “The sessions are designed to engage children with wildlife • Social, Physical and Psychological Skills • and nature and to promote both team working and independent learning. We aim to provide an opportunity to • Weekly Classes - Parties - After School Clubs • boost creativity, confidence, communication skills, physical • Fun & Games • development and so much more.” familiesonline.co.uk Families Surrey East 11 Education

PREP AND NURSERY OPEN MORNING Making Maths Fun SATURDAY 17 March 2018 By Kjartan Poskitt I always say that maths is like broccoli. You either like it or you hate it but you have to have some because it’s good for you. Now I’ll tell you a secret. I do not like broccoli, but I do find it helps to have a bit of brown sauce on it! Similarly, maths becomes more exciting when it’s spiced up a little. It’s important that your children are comfortable enough with simple sums that they don’t have to rely on a calculator - that’s like using arm bands for swimming! If they can ‘EXCELLENT’ in all areas ISI Report 2017 develop an instinct for numbers, simple sums become much easier. The secret is to spend some time playing around with www.lingfieldcollege.co.uk numbers and getting to know them. Here are a few little facts, games and tricks to share with your children to help them see that numbers have quirky Exceptional hammock made by Albie (age 16). behaviours and make fun patterns. Trick 1 If you write out the digits 1 2 3 4, you can turn them into 12 = 3 x 4. You can also do this with 5 6 7 8 because 56 = 7 x 8. Trick 2 Pick any three consecutive numbers (e.g. 4, 5, 6). Multiply the smallest by the biggest, and then add one. (So here we get 4 x 6 =24, then 24 + 1 = 25). The answer is always the OPEN same as the middle number squared … i.e. times by itself. (Here we get 5 x 5 = 25 YAY!) MORNINGS This works with any three consecutive numbers, so let’s try 7, Sat 17th March 8, 9. 7 x 9 = 63, then 63 + 1 = 64 and that’s the same as 8 x 8! & Sat 19th May 9.00 - 10.30am Trick 3 The numbers in the 3 times table have a special trick, because if you add the digits together, the answer will always divide by 3. For instance 8 x 3 =24, and 2 + 4 = 6 THE SCHOOL ISwhich divides by 3. You can use this to test if any number divides by 3. Let’s test 71865. 7+1+8+6+5 = 27 which divides by 3, so 71865 also divides by 3. EXCEPTIONAL Trick 4 PARENT Prime numbers are number which will only divide by A state school with a difference. Local pupils can stay from breakfast themselves and 1. For example, 7 is a prime number because until bedtime and stay overnight 7-10 nights a year. Excellent academic nothing else divides into it; 8 is not a prime number because results and a packed schedule of activities for £1,831/term. 4 x 2 = 8. Gatton Park, Reigate, Place seven playing cards in a pile face down with the Surrey RH2 0TD Tel: 01737 649000 bottom card as a joker. Choose a magic number less than [email protected] 7. (Let’s say you choose 4). One by one slide a card off the @RAASchoolGatton www.raa-school.co.uk top and put it back on the bottom. When you get to the 4th

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card, turn it face up and then put it to the bottom Independent School of the pack. Keep doing this, turning every 4th card Open Mornings face up. The last card to be turned over will be the For prospective parents - joker! Try this trick again picking a different magic Spring Term 2018. Open number – eg 5. It will always work! What’s more you events require advance can have any prime number of cards, so try the trick booking, so please call the with 5, 11, 13 or even 17 cards! The magic number can be any number smaller than the number of cards. school to check. The Dice Challenge Warlingham Park School

Throw three dice, but don’t let anyone else see how Lingfield Notre Dame School they land. Tell everybody what the three numbers KT20 6AJ. Boys & girls, 2-13 yrs. Lingfield RH7 6PH. Co-educational add to, and also what they multiply to make. Who Tel: 01737 354119 Inter-denominational, 2½ -18 years. can work out the numbers on the dice? aberdourschool.co.uk 9th Mar Tel: 01342 838153 (Admissions) lingfieldnd.co.uk 17th Mar So, for example, if the three dice add to 9 and Prep Banstead, SM7 3RA multiply to make 12, what are the three numbers? New co-ed independent for 2-11yrs. Manor House School & Nursery Tel: 01737 363601. Answer: 1, 2, 6. Bookham KT23 4EN Girls 2-16 yrs. Bansteadprep.com 16th Jan Tel: 01372 457077 Making Maths Fun There – I hope some of these things help. And just Belmont Prep School, Holmbury manorhouseschool.org 7th Feb By Kjartan Poskitt to make you feel better, while you’re practising your St Mary, RH5 6LH. Boys & girls, 2-13 Moor House Hurst Green, Oxted, numbers, I’m going to go off and eat some broccoli! yrs. Call for details on 01306 730852 RH8 9AQ. A specialist school for Belmont-school.org 9th Feb pupils with speech and language Kjartan Poskitt is Caterham Preparatory School difficulties. Tel: 01883 712217 author of the series Harestone Valley Rd, CR3 6YB. moorhouseschool.co.uk of books Murderous Boys & girls, 3-11 yrs. Call Registrar 1st Feb & 22nd Mar Maths, published by on 01883 335046 to book. Micklefield School Reigate RH2 Scholastic. He is also caterhamprepschool.co.uk 9DU. Boys & girls, 3-11 yrs. Tel: 01737 the Ambassador for 224212 micklefieldschool.co.uk the National Young KT20 5AP. Boys & girls 2-11 yrs. 10th Mar Mathematicians’ Call to visit on 01737 812011 Moon Hall College & Bury’s Awards, the only team chinthurstschool.co.uk 25th Jan Court Leigh, RH2 8RE Boys and girls, maths competition for Pre-Preps 2.5-16 yrs. Call 01306 611372 or visit primary schools in the Leatherhead, Ashtead & Epsom. Boys buryscourtschool.co.uk and country, run by Explore & girls, 2-6 yrs. Tel: 01372 372311 moonhallcollege.co.uk 18th Jan Learning in collaboration with the NRICH project at downsend.co.uk Oakhyrst Grange School Caterham the University of Cambridge. Boys & girls, 2-6 yrs – 26th Feb CR3 6AF Boys & girls, 3-11 yrs. Call and 2nd Mar 01883 343344. oakhyrstgrange Boys & girls, 6-13 yrs – 2nd Mar Essendene_Ads_2017 23/11/17 09:02 Page 17 school.co.uk 9th Feb Reigate, RH2 7EL Reigate St Mary’s Chart Lane, Boyis and girls, 11-18yrs. Tel: 01737 Reigate RH2 7RN Girls & boys, 3-11 yrs. 761945 dunottarschool.com 01737 244880 reigatestmarys.org 21st Feb 17th Jan & 14th Mar Essendene Lodge School Royal Alexandra & Albert School Caterham CR3 5PB Girls & boys, Reigate RH2 0TD Boys & girls, 7-18 2.5-11 yrs. Tel: 01883 348349 yrs. Tel: 01737 649000 essendenelodge.co.uk raa-school.co.uk 17th Mar Essendene Lodge School (3-11 years) 25th Jan & 26th Apr St John’s Leatherhead, KT22 8SP Independent Pre Prep & Preparatory School Girls & boys, 11-18 yrs. New Essendene Road, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5PB Lower School. Tel: 01372 373000 Tel: 01883 348349 RH1 4QJ Boys & girls, Email: offi[email protected] 2-13 yrs. Call to visit on 01883 stjohnsleatherhead.co.uk www.essendenelodge.co.uk 743048 hawthorns.com 27th & 28th Apr 1st Feb & 16th Mar Warlingham Park School Nursery, Limpsfield, Pre-school & Prep, Chelsham Oxted RH8 OQH Boys and girls, Common, Warlingham CR6 9PB. Boys 4-13 yrs. Call 01883 733841 & girls, 2-11 yrs. Tel: 01883 626844 hazelwoodschool.co.uk warlinghamparkschool.com 23rd Feb 9th Mar & 27th Apr Open Morning Thursday 25th January 9.30am – 11.30am “The school is highly Early Years Department providing your child effective in achieving with a head start to their education. Comprenant l’étude de la langue écrite et orale. itsaims.Thequalityof Funded Early Years places. Programme pédagogique français. pupil achievement is 100% Senior School entrance examinations pass rate. French Classes for all Primary School Children excellent... well beyond Wrap Around Care including Breakfast Club, Beginners and French speakers the expectation for their After School Care and Holiday Club. Le samedi après-midi à age in reading, writing Small class sizes. Wray Common School, Reigate RH2 0LR and mathematics.” Free taster stay and play sessions for 3 – 4 year olds ISA, July 2014 every Tuesday 10 – 11.30am. Contactez-nous 07913 811345 PRE-SCHOOL PLACES AVAILABLE. CALL 01883 348349 FOR DETAILS [email protected] | www.petite-ecole-reigate.co.uk

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spots. The butterflies on display show their magnificent The Butterflies colours and patterns amongst the tropical plantings, are Back! such as palm trees, bananas and climbers, as well as the The extremely popular aquatic plants that thrive in the warm jungle pool. Butterflies in The Visitors can pick up a spotter’s guide on arrival to Glasshouse exhibit returns identify the ones you have seen, and for those visitors to RHS Garden Wisley from keen to become butterfly experts, there is a family- 13th January-4th March, providing a tropical retreat for friendly Education Zone. This interactive area will spark visitors in the chilly winter months. imagination and enable visitors to learn all about the Make sure you layer-up to visit more than 50 species of intriguing lifecycle of a butterfly. On the launch weekend exotic free-flying butterflies in the Tropical Zone of the (13-14th January), visitors will get the chance to decorate cathedral-like Glasshouse, you’ll need to strip off as it butterfly willow sculptures and children can enjoy face gets so humid! Families learnt this the hard way whilst painting. wearing a winter coat and a baby in a sling! The event is free to RHS Members and a family guest. The eye-catching exhibit will feature favourites from Non-members can save 10% by booking online in previous years, as well as new species like the Graphium advance. Pre-book your free timeslot and skip the queues. doson - a black tropical butterfly with pale blue semi- For further details visit rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley transparent central wing bands that are formed by large

and Green Woodpeckers, Get Closer to Nature on as well as rarer migrating The Wey & Arun Canal Winter birds such as Redwings and Waxwings. If you have never taken a walk, or a boat trip, down Deer and foxes have also the Wey and Arun Canal at Loxwood, then Winter is been spotted along the a lovely time to enjoy the peace and serenity of this river bank. stretch of waterway. Called ‘London’s Lost Route to the Sea’, the canal links the Wey Navigation near There are regular special Guildford to the south coast, via the Arun Navigation. cruises running on the canal, including Christmas and New Year trips, but the Visitors can spot all sorts of wildlife along the route, next ones available to book now are: including regulars like Kingfishers, Grey Herons, Swans Mothering Sunday Cruises: 11th March 2018 - Coffee & Danish Pastry Cruise at 11.00am; Cream Tea Cruises at 2.15pm & 4.30pm. Adults £14; children £10. Easter Bunny Cruises: 30th March, 1st April & 2nd April at 11am, 12.00 & 2.00pm. Children receive a chocolate gift from the Easter Bunny & there are refreshments for everyone. £10.00 per person. Advanced booking required online via www.weyandarun.co.uk

Living with Nature Visitors to Hever Castle this half term can learn more about Living With Nature, through various themed events taking place throughout the grounds. Children can learn more about BUTTERFLIES IN bird habitats, with walks from RSPB volunteers, take the Wildlife Detective trail, build bug houses and find out more THE GLASSHOUSE about the role of nature 13 JANUARY – 4 MARCH 2018 in the castle’s history. This is part of a big Breathtaking Butterflies for Jungle Explorers month for nature in the Buy tickets now at rhs.org.uk/wisleybutterflies UK, with the RSPBs Big and save 10%. RHS members go free. Garden Birdwatch and Big School’s Birdwatch Proudly sponsored by also taking place in Jan and Feb. For more details visit

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A-Zl of Ha f Term Join the team at Camp Glide this half term and Easter holidays Holiday Clubs They’ve got lots of exciting activities to offer including swimming, Many other local clubs hold holiday activities and workshops. dance, gymnastics, football, outdoor skills, bouncy castle and Contact your nearest dance, gymnastics or sports club for more! At Camp Glide children have choice, try new things and latest news. make new friends. The camp is situated at Wray Common Primary Agon Sports Caterham & Whyteleafe. Multisports School in Reigate and is open during Easter, Summer and Half (5-11yrs) and football coaching courses (8-11yrs). Term Holidays. For more information and to book please visit the website CampGlide.co.uk. See you in the holidays! Tel: 0208 6513319 agonsports.co.uk Camp Glide, Wray Common Sch, Reigate. Multi-activity BEST INDOOR WINTER SPORTS camp including swimming, dance, gymnastics and games. These are popping up all over Tel: 07449 532326 camp-glide.co.uk Trampoline Clubs and Parks the country and classes are fun and social. The UK now has over Camp Beaumont, Dunottar School, Reigate, RH2 7EL. 190 trampoline parks and most offer kids a safe environment Multi-activity. Tel: 01603 851000 Campbeaumont.co.uk to cut loose as well lessons and classes. Your nearest are Airhop in Guildford (airhop-guildford.com) and Oxygen in Croydon DASH holiday camps at Tandridge Leisure Centre, Oxted (oxygenfreejumping.co.uk). & DeStafford Sport Centre, Caterham. Theatre, cookery, Indoor Rock Climbing This activity is also growing in craft and sports camps. Prices and dates vary, please call for popularity across the country - even the NHS recommends it as an details. Tel: 01883 716717 tandridgetrust.co.uk activity that provides unique physical and mental benefits whilst Fire Tech Camps, Surrey. Science & IT. Tel: 020 71934002. catering for all ages, fitness levels and abilities. Highsports run firetechcamp.com indoor sessions at the K2 centre in Crawley high-sports.co.uk Scouting and Girl Guides are Dorking Sports Centre, RH4 1SW. Multisports. Girl Guides & Scouting Fit for Sport, experiencing an unprecedented surge in popularity. Why? Because Tel: 0845 4563233 fitforsport.co.uk. they offer an antidote to the modern world with adventure being Futsal Focus Academy, South Croydon. Football. at the heart of everything they do. Waiting lists can be long so act Tel: 0844 3181700 futsalfa.com quickly! To register visit girlguiding.org.uk or scouts.org.uk Girls Attack! Oxted. Netball. Tel: 07896 902371 Ice Rinks/Snow Slopes Local snow slopes and ice rinks are pitchero.com/clubs/girlsattack great places to get kids active during the winter and offer them an opportunity to try tobogganing, skiing or snowboarding, or get Mega Days at Hawthorns, Hawthorns School, a pair of skates on. There’s an indoor rink at Guildford Spectrum. Bletchingley, RH1 4QJ. Multi-activity. Tel: 01883 743377 Guildfordspectrum.co.uk hawthorns.com. Indoor Sports You can access indoor classes for most outdoors Mini Crickets, Leatherhead, Reigate & Banstead. Cricket sports such as football, cricket and tennis at leisure centres or skills camp for ages 3-8yrs. Tel: 01737 814399 minicrickets.com school recreation halls. Likewise for toddlers and pre-schoolers, multi-sport and ball skills classes are often run inside during Wimbledon. Pinocchio Perform Holiday Workshops, winter. Check out Athletix Kidz (athletixkids.com) and Rugbytots dance and drama workshops for kids aged 4-7yrs. Tel: 0207 (rugbytots.co.uk) for local classes. 2559120 perform.org.uk/classes-courses/holiday-courses Premier Sport, Tadworth Primary School, KT20 5RR. Multi-activity. sport.premier-education.com/ Over 40 SCL, Reigate, Banstead & Epsom sites. Multi-activity. British Wildlife Centre different Tel: 0845 6445747 wearescl.co.uk l Free-range red squirrels l Deer park species! Sharp Sparks Science, Effingham. Science & IT. l Badgers l Otters l Owl display Tel: 07966 867775 sharp-spark.com l Foxes l Wildcats & more Sports Focus UK, Reigate & Tadworth. Multisports. Tel: 0844 3181700 sportsfocusuk.com Open every weekend & during state school hols Hillcroft School, Caterham. Multisports. Sporting Steps, Half term open: Tel: 0203 6051302 sportingsteps.com Sat 10 Feb - Sun 18 Feb Little Owl Super Camps, Sutton and South Croydon. Multi-activity. Tel: 01235 467300 supercamps.co.uk 1 child FREE with this advert - save £8.50! Valid to Sun 25 February 2018 with one full paying adult - No cash alternative Wacky Wickets, Scout Hut, RH1 3LH. Cricket. One voucher per party - No photocopies - Not to be used with other offers (FSE 01-18) Tel: 07896 114068 We’re on the A22, Newchapel, nr Lingfield, Surrey RH7 6LF facebook.com/ 01342 834658 www.britishwildlifecentre.co.uk WackyWickets/ CLASSES FOR ALL!!! Wild Explorers, Nower FREE TRIAL CLASS Wood, Leatherhead. 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