v SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE HERALD v 27th October 2022 • The HERALD • Page 45 KIDS ZONE Blob & Moon Magic Full colour with illustrations. Author Veronica Ewen. Now well past midnight, the streetlights turned off, the blob of clay left abandoned on the school desk, left to dry, to be fit only for the rubbish bin. It was at that precise moment the room lit up. From above the Super Pink Moon shone full force through the skylight above the desk, giving the clay blob a pink aura. The blob of clay felt sure it was softening, something strange was happening, the clay changing shape, turning into a little creature “Blob”. Why not join him on his night time adventures. Price £12.50 available in hardback. Email: Veronicaewen@outlook.com Text: 07786740407 • Call 023 8026 8140 STORY TIME WITH MRS CLAUS AT LEPE New Section for Dyslexia Friendly Books in Hythe Library Bring your little ones for some Christmas stories with Mrs Claus at Lepe Country Park. What better way to enjoy the magic of the season? Cosy up by the re, listen to some classic Christmas tales whilst enjoying a spectacular view of the Solent. Mrs Claus and her elves will then provide some festive cra s. Suitable from 3 years upwards. Children to be accompanied by an adult. Mrs Claus will be at Lepe on Sunday 18th, Tuesday 20th and Thursday 22nd December from 2.45pm- 4pm. £12 per child, pre-booking essential either at the Visitor Services desk or visit: Story time with Mrs Claus at Lepe Country Park at: hants.gov.uk Hot chocolate and a cookie are included in the price, if the elves don’t eat all the cookies rst! Sweet and savoury snacks as well as hot and cold drinks will also be available to purchase on the day, from e Lookout. Usual parking charges apply. To mark Dyslexia Awareness Week earlier in October (4th- 10th) education expert Greg Smith, Head of Operations at Oxford Home Schooling, has put together a guide on how best to support your child if you think they have a learning di culty and what your next steps should be. 1. Get your child diagnosed If your child’s di culties are having a signi cant impact on their learning, it’s a good idea to have them tested for a condition and diagnosed. A diagnosis can open the door for your child to receive appropriate learning support in school. is includes allowing them extra time in exams and being supported by a teaching assistant, so it’s a good idea to look into this as early as possible. If you’ve observed signs that your child may have a learning di culty, you should speak to your GP, who can either make the diagnosis themselves, or refer the child for the appropriate tests. 2. Speak to your GP Once a child is diagnosed with a learning di culty, you should consult your GP. ey will then be able to recommend and refer you to an appropriate specialist for support . Specialists can include speech and language therapists, educational and clinical psychologists and paediatricians, among others. 3. Make the school aware Once you have an idea of the areas where your child is struggling, you will need to make their school and teachers aware of the situation. is will allow the school to put extra support in place should your child require it. ey will need time to consider how the condition might a ect the child’s learning and work out how best to adapt their teaching. 4. Talk to others Many parents nd it di cult to process the diagnosis of a learning di culty and it can be a challenge to adapt to your child’s new needs. Don’t be afraid to seek out the support of other parents who have experienced similar situations. ere are many support groups and forums out there for advice, and you and your child can even build new friendships. 5. Support your child e important thing to remember is that you need to support your child, whether this is with their learning, or any other aspects of life that they struggle with. Being diagnosed with a learning di culty is by no means the end of the world and children with such conditions go on to enjoy rich and ful lling lives. You will need to be patient, and it may be challenging at times, but with the correct support system in place your child will be ne. www.nhs.uk/conditions/learning-disabilities/ Hythe Library have recently introduced a new section in the children’s library featuring dyslexia friendly books. e section includes books from publisher Barrington Dyslexia Friendly Books in Hythe Library Stoke who use a unique, dyslexia-friendly font and accessible layouts and spacing to stop the page from becoming overcrowded for easier reading and their use of o -white, heavier paper helps to reduce visual stress. Check out the new section on your next visit to Hythe Library. Savvy parents and parents-to-be can nd top quality baby and toddlers’ clothes, toys and equipment at an upcoming NCT Nearly New Sale. NCT Southampton Branch Nearly New Sale is on Saturday 12th November, 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Oasis May eld, Ashley Crescent, Southampton, SO19 9NA. Parents can get more details online at: www.nct.org.uk/ event/45249733. NCT Nearly New Sales o er excellent quality used baby and children’s items. Baby products on the high street can be pricey but shoppers at the NCT sale can save up to 75% on the price of most goods. Families with baby and toddler items they no longer need can ensure they go to a good home through the sale. ey’ll make some cash too as sellers keep up to 70% of the proceeds. Jolene Webb, Nearly New Sale Co-ordinator, NCT Southampton Branch, says: “Our volunteers ensure that the quality of the goods at our sales is excellent and shoppers can bag some real baby bargains. Whether you’re buying, selling or both you can be sure you’re helping to support other parents in Southampton by funding NCT’s vital work.” Nearly New Sales are open to everyone, not just NCT members, and there are around 400 held annually in the UK. e income generated from these sales helps the charity support parents, fund helplines, provide breastfeeding counsellors, train antenatal teachers and o er many more services. For more information please visit: www.nct.org.uk/nns BAG A BABY BARGAIN AT NEARLY NEW SALE Tottonians Rugby Club who are based in Water Lane Totton, are inviting anyone from Year R (5 years old) to Year 11 to join them, no matter if you’ve played before, your skill set or talent! Rugby is an inclusive game, for all abilities and ages – go along and join the fun! e Juniors/Minis train on Sundays at 10am, with coaching provided by England Rugby Union Quali ed Coaches, at all levels. ere is access to gym facilities, physio support and strength and conditioning advice. e club has its own clubhouse and a great social atmosphere. For more information, please email: tottoniansjuniors@gmail.com Join The Fun at Tottonians How to Support your Child if They have a Learning Difficulty Toddlie-Winks at St Anne’s Go along to St Anne’s Neighbourhood Centre, SO45 3QR on ursday A ernoons from 1pm to 2.30pm to have some quality time with your toddler. e sessions include messy/sensory play, cra , songs, snack time and story time with a message. Cost £1.50 per child. For more details email Chris: families@ stjohnshythe.org or call: 023 80844336.
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