Nell Gwynn News

LSBS – Parents Leaflet 1 – Positive & negative experiences – read here

LSBS – Parents Leaflet 2 – How early brain development impacts health for life – read here

LSBS – Parents Leaflet 3 – How parents and caregivers impact brain development – read here

LSBS – Parents Leaflet 4 – Brain development in the early years – read here

What’s On

We host a wide range of events from artist talks, film screenings and performances to supper clubs, zine fairs and family friendly workshops.

A summary – click here

The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme provides free activities during the school Easter, summer, and winter holidays, for school aged children in Reception to year 11 who receive benefits-related free school meals (FSM). The Easter HAF 2026 programme runs from Monday 30 March 2026 to Friday 10 April 2026. The programme will be accepting bookings for places and parents/carers must only book one club at a time. Email haf@southwark.gov.uk to request to be added to the distribution list to receive all updates directly. A limited number of places are also available for children who are not in receipt of benefits related FSMs but who could benefit from HAF, such as asylum seekers and refugees. Please note, this is capped at 15% of places across all programmes and bookings may be declined if this threshold is met. Funded by the Department for Education

Hello Sir/Madam,

Did you know that every child under five in Southwark can receive a free, high-quality book every month, delivered straight to their home through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library?

click here

Free-to-read articles from the January-February issue: click here

Dyslexia and exams
Working on lots of things all at once, and against the clock.
What does autistic look like?
I don’t look autistic, but what does this mean?
Neurodiverse teachers
It’s a strength in the staffroom, too.
Thursday
A day in the diary of an AuADHD kid.

Safer Internet Day

NG AI Letter to Parents Carers

https://saferinternet.org.uk/safer-internet-day/safer-internet-day-2026

https://better-internet-for-kids.europa.eu/en/saferinternetday

https://parentsafe.lgfl.net/

Family Studio

Children’s Takeover inspired by artist Takesada Matsutani

1 March 2026, 12pm–1.45pm or 2.15pm–4pm – click here

Free SIDs Webinar

We’re hosting a free educational webinar on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) designed for parents, caregivers and anyone who works with infants.

click here

Would you like to Help your child learn? Get ideas for free activities?
Help your child to be a confident talker? Spend quality time
with your child?
click here for more information

Best Start Family Hubs January Newsletter – click here

Hi everyone, I thought these mini cheesecakes might be fun for this half term’s recipe.

Mini Cheesecakes recipe and shopping list

Mini cheesecake chat board

Read SEN Magazine online

Best Start Family Hubs Newsletter – click here

Seven ideas to help children with sensory processing needs at Christmas and festive events

Helping children during festive seasons

All festive events, including Christmas, Eid, Easter, Rosh Hashanah, Diwali and birthdays, are loaded with additional sensory information. click here for more information

Intergenational my child and me 2025 November – click here for more information

Southwark community news for November _ click here

Sunshine House and CAMHs
Autism and ADHD diagnosis pathways
Restricted eating including ARFID plus dietician
Thursday 20th November 2025
10am until 2.30pm
353 Rotherhithe New Road
SE16 3HF

click here for more information

AUTISM SUPPORT TEAM TOILET TRAINING FOR PARENT/CARER ONLY – click here

Fatherhood Autumn Newsletter – click here

Southwark community news for September _ click here

Autism Support Team training: For Parent/carer –

How To Support your autistic child to develop toileting skills – click here

On Friday 20th June, a group of Nell Gwynn pupils were involved in a collaborative floral installation led by The School of Sustainable Floristry at Staffordshire St. This was part of an exhibition named ‘Flowers on the Edge’ which was in celebration of British Flowers Week.

A visit to the exhibition was a fantastic opportunity for Nell Gwynn pupils to:

Experience nature in a new and creative setting
Explore how art can be made with plants and flowers
Learn about the environment and sustainable practices in an age-appropriate, visually engaging way

All of the children thoroughly enjoyed this interactive and creative experience, keen to share their thoughts with others on the return to school.

For more information please click here

Hello from the Mental Health Support Team – Southwark!

As the end of the school year comes closere and the summer holidays are about to begin, we’re excited to share our latest round-up of services, events, and activities designed to support youngpeople and families during the break.This edition is full of opportunities to unwind, try something new, and make the most of the summertogether. Whether you’re looking for wellbeing support, fun ways to spend the day, or just a bit ofinspiration, we hope you’ll find something helpful here.Wishing you a restful, joyful, and well-deserved summer!Warm regards, Mental Health Support Team – Southwark.

Here’s this half term’s Life Skills recipe, which is for halloumi fajitas.

Halloumi Fajitas recipe and shopping list.pdf

At the end are some simple cards for the children to use for ordering and sequencing the recipe once they are familiar with it. You can repeat the same recipe each week until the end of term.

Here’s also a chat board for them to talk about what they are doing: Halloumi Fajitas chat board.pdf

Dear Parent/Carer
Southwark’s Easter of Food and Fun, 2025
We are delighted to inform you that this Easter, the council will once again be hosting Southwark’s Easter of
Food and Fun from 7 April 2025 to 17 April 2025.

For more information – click here

Here is a reminder of our coffee morning next
Tuesday 4th February 2025.

For more information – click here

Spring into Spring @ Southwark Adult Learning Service 2025

Things to do this half term!

Arts & Crafts. Games, Apps creation, Cooking, Storytelling, Music, Sewing, Pottery, Songs, Stay and play and more!

Dates: Monday 17^th & Tuesday 18^th February 2025 – 1pm – 3.30pm

For more information – click here

My child and Me – Parenting course

Self-awareness and wellbeing
Dealing with difficult feelings
Mental health and children
Emotional barriers, disorders and warning signs
Mental health and culture – identity and challenges

Dates: Saturday 25^th January & Saturday 01 February 2025 – 10am – 1pm

For more information – click here

International Women’s Day celebrations

Arts & Crafts, Money and Budgeting, Henna, Storytelling, Music, Sewing, Zumba/Yoga, Jewellery making, Mental Health Awareness, Stay and play and more!

Date: Wednesday 19^th February 2025 – 11am – 3pm

For more information – click here

British Nutrition Foundation News – click here

Our newsletter offers highlights of recent activities by the British Nutrition Foundation.

Have a healthier and happier new year with our council services – click here

❄️ Winter 2024 Newsletter ❄️

Your quarterly fatherhood digest

click here for more info

Discover your inner child on Camberwell Green this Christmas!

Free Camberwell Community Christmas • Sat 7 December • 12-3pm

This December our free Camberwell Community Christmas is truly young at heart!

Everyone will be delighted as Camberwell Community Choir and Lyndhurst School Choir fills the air with carols to welcome Mr & Mrs Santa, who arrive at 12 on the Green in a Pedal Me cargo bike sleigh!

click here for more info

The children were awarded the Nellie Watson Trophy for being Highly Commended in the Spring Bulb Competition.

Peckham Festive Market

Saturday 7th December – 10am – 5pm – Peckham Square and Rye Lane.

Councillors Ali and Akoto’s visit to Nell Gwynn

More children across Southwark’s schools-based nurseries are starting the day right with a free, healthy breakfast following increased funding from Southwark Council. CLICK HERE

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Over 2,000 children get extra £175k for free healthy breakfasts

More children across Southwark’s schools-based nurseries are starting the day right with a free, healthy breakfast following increased funding from Southwark Council.

For more information click here

Come to Drawing Room for our next Family Studio Sunday 3rd November!

We have artist Lydia CS who will be inviting children, parents and carers to experiment with paper sculptures, creating a moving installation! Taking inspiration from Emma McNally’s exhibition, The Earth is Knot Flat, there will be moments of lights-out to explore the work by torch light and play with reflections!

Drop in anytime between 12-4pm

All free! All warmly welcome!

NUNHEAD OCTOBER FOOD AND FUN 2024

new mum’s

LEWINGTON FOOD AND FUN OCTOBER 2024

BASIC AUTISM NEW FLYER SEPTEMBER 2024

CAMBERWELL FLYER OCTOBER 2024

ESOL CLASSES

Autism Awareness and safeguarding

Time: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Day: Saturday 5th October

Snack provided

Language: Spanish

Address: 2 Culmore Road SE15 2RQ

Brimtonroy Tenants & Residents Association Hall

Baby & Us Flyer Autumn 2024

Baby & Us Course Outline

MY CHILD AND ME SEPTEMBER 2024

September 2024 after school club flyer

SEWING CLASS FLYER SEPTEMBER 2024

YOGA CLASS TUE SEPTEMBER 2024

National Schools Breakfast Week – 9 – 13 September 2024

Have a healthier breakfast! –

A guide to healthybreakfasts for children – click here

IncredibleYears autism programme

Starting Wednesday 25thSeptember 2024 10am -12pm,every Wednesday for 14weeks

Book your place – 02038485780 – Childrenscentre@ivydale.southwark.sch.uk

Rye Oak Children & Family CentreWhorlton Road SE15 3PD

IncredibleYears

6 weeks for dads

Welcome to the first week of a new UK Government – one which pledged in its Manifesto to review the UK parental leave system in its first year in power!

We now have a real opportunity to bring about change for Britain’s fathers. And Sir Keir Starmer’s recent comments about keeping Friday evenings free for family time suggest that the new Prime Minister takes fatherhood seriously, which is encouraging news.

But the hard work of achieving a better deal for dads starts here, and we need your help.

click here for more information

Incredible Years Autism – Virtual coffee morning

Wednesday 3rd July 10 – 11am

Join us to find out about the IYA ParentingProgramme and how to refer. Information for both parents and professionals.

Contact Sue for further details on07932622572 orsspencer@ivydale.southwark.sch.ukTeams Meeting ID: 368 934 008 983 Passcode: TF44mt

Nell Gwynn Nursery School will be hosting a Big Draw event on Wednesday 10th July as part of the River Peck Arts Festival.

10am until 1pm

Parent/Carers to attend and remain with their children during the event

Light refreshments provided

Dear Parent/Carer

Great new courses from Virtue for September

Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching &Learning (free)

Level 2 Certificate Introducing Caring forChildren & Young People (free)

Level 3 Diploma for the Children & YoungPeoples Workforce (free)

Any many more – click here for full information

Dear Parent/Carer

Please click on the links below for some great information

Maternity care survey, great local walks, Camberwell food festival and more

Maternity care survey: give your views by 31 July 2024

Head to SE22 on 19 May for the Goose Green Fair

Secure your child’s space on our swim course

Book now: half-term fun in our activity clubs

Whooping cough: find out more from the NHS

For much more click on the link below

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKSOUTHWARK/bulletins/39a4145

Dear Parent/Carer

Please click on the links below for some great information

Healthy Choccie Breakfast Bars – Recipe

Word flyer Summer 2024 BAPT – Fathers Group- information to share with fathers – Word flyer Summer 2024 BAP 1-3 – Word flyer Summer 2024 BAP – New Early Help Referral Form – Family Early Help Parenting Schedule May to July 2024 – Fathers Stay Play Spring_Summer – RPC-how-to-register Sept 2023 – RPC-Online-flyer-for-parents Sept 2023 –

Saturday, 1 June

Pamper & Play – South London

A day that focuses on Mum: The Pamper & Play

Join us for a day of relaxation and fun at the Pamper & Play event: The new Mum group! Get ready to indulge in some much-needed self-care and put your feet up whilst we look after you and your kids of all ages.

click here to book

Location

Harris Academy Peckham

112 Peckham Road London SE15 5DZ

South London Gallery

CHILDREN’S GARDEN TRAIL

EVERY SAT & SUN, 11AM-6PM

click here for more information

SPRING FAMILY WORKSHOP WITH GABBY DAWNAY
TUE 28 MAY, 11AM-2PM
FREE, BOOKING REQUIRED

Join picture-book author Gabby Dawnay in a fun, explorative family workshop to celebrate the return of spring! Suitable for children aged 7–12 years with their parents and carers.

CHILDREN’S GARDEN TRAIL
EVERY SAT & SUN, 11AM-6PM
FREE

Explore our Orozco Garden with our free, self-guided garden trail for children and families. All materials are provided, including watering cans, magnifying glass and binoculars.

WINDRUSH DAY
SAT 22 JUN, 11AM-5PM
FREE

To celebrate Windrush Day 2024, the SLG will be running a free day of events for all ages. Celebrating Peckham and Camberwell’s local Caribbean community through cooking workshops, art, play and film. More details coming soon!

Free 6-week course for parents of children aged 3-5

Sign up to the course to:

Find out how to give your child a great start with maths.
Get the most out of sharing books and telling stories.
Take part in important research to develop a national project.

Every Thursday morning for 6 weeks

Starting 9^th May 2024 (term-time only)

At Rye Oak Children & Family Centre

Whorlton Road, Peckham SE15 3PD

Arrive at 9:30 for refreshments and creche, session 10am-11am

Booking essential: please call 020 3848 5780 or ask at the

Children’s Centre Office.

For more information contact mary.devlin@learningunlimited.co

London Children’s Flower Society – GOLD award

Well done Nell Gwynn children and staff for gold certificates for Spring planting and growing! A lovely gold certificate for the close observational paintings and drawings too!

Talk PANTS

Pantosaurus has helped 1.5 million parents Talk PANTS and keep their children safe from sexual abuse.

Developed in consultation with children, parents, carers and teachers, Talk PANTS is here to help children understand their body belongs to them, and they should tell a safe adult they trust if anything makes them feel upset or worried.

click here for information

Potty training: how to start & best age to potty train

Learning how to use the potty independently and stopping wearing nappies is a big milestone for your child. There are lots of new and exciting skills for them to learn with your help.

To make this process easier for you both, follow our evidence-based 3 step Let’s Go Potty approach.

It begins with preparation to use the potty, next is practising potty skills before eventually stopping using nappies as your child gains confidence.

click here for more information

Brightlobe – NHS-approved study

Nell Gwynn Nursery School is collaborating with a team of child psychologists and neuroscientists from Brightlobe who is conducting a NHS-approved study to validate a new iPad game to assess neurodevelopment in young children. The ultimate goal of the research is to provide the practitioners with an easy-to-use and effective tool to inform them of children’s strengths and challenges and help making diagnosis of neurodevelopmental conditions much quicker and easier. This tool is going to help the NHS shorten the assessment waiting lists and benefit the children in need and their families.

They are currently looking for 3 to 5 year olds with a diagnosis of autism, global developmental delay, communication disorder and/or ADHD, to play the iPad game and tell them what they think about it. Participation involves (1) parents giving permission and completing a questionnaire and (2) children playing the games (taking 45-55 minutes) at school.

Please see https://bit.ly/3hYYeBf for the details of the study and sign up if you are interested. Up to 2 x £10 gift vouchers are received for taking part. Thank you for your participation.

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Nell Gwynn News

Children’s Takeover inspired by artist Takesada Matsutani

Seven ideas to help children with sensory processing needs at Christmas and festive events

Helping children during festive seasons

Autism Support Team training: For Parent/carer –

Here is a reminder of our coffee morning next Tuesday 4th February 2025.

Spring into Spring @ Southwark Adult Learning Service 2025

❄️ Winter 2024 Newsletter ❄️

Your quarterly fatherhood digest

The children were awarded the Nellie Watson Trophy for being Highly Commended in the Spring Bulb Competition.

Peckham Festive Market

Saturday 7th December – 10am – 5pm – Peckham Square and Rye Lane.

Councillors Ali and Akoto’s visit to Nell Gwynn

Over 2,000 children get extra £175k for free healthy breakfasts

National Schools Breakfast Week – 9 – 13 September 2024

IncredibleYears autism programme

Starting Wednesday 25thSeptember 2024 10am -12pm,every Wednesday for 14weeks

Incredible Years Autism – Virtual coffee morning

Wednesday 3rd July 10 – 11am

Nell Gwynn Nursery School will be hosting a Big Draw event on Wednesday 10th July as part of the River Peck Arts Festival.

10am until 1pm

Parent/Carers to attend and remain with their children during the event

Light refreshments provided

Dear Parent/Carer

Dear Parent/Carer

Please click on the links below for some great information

Maternity care survey, great local walks, Camberwell food festival and more

Dear Parent/Carer

Please click on the links below for some great information

Pamper & Play – South London

Location

South London Gallery

CHILDREN’S GARDEN TRAIL

London Children’s Flower Society – GOLD award

Talk PANTS

Potty training: how to start & best age to potty train

Brightlobe – NHS-approved study

Here is a reminder of our coffee morning next
Tuesday 4th February 2025.