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**EXTENDED DATE** WOULD YOU LIKE TO WIN £200?
 | Are you a parent of children aged 0 - 18 and living or working in Monmouthshire? We would be grateful if you could complete our childcare survey and let us know your thoughts. All the people who fill in their name and address will be entered into the free prize draw to win £200 worth of vouchers of the winner's choosing.
Complete the survey here. Date extended until 26th November 2010.
Complete online survey here. |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
 | The Children and Family Information Service and Early Years Section finds itself answering the same sorts of questions to parents in Monmouthshire. In order to help you out, we've put together a handy answer sheet to our frequently asked questions. Hope you find your answer here. |
ARE YOU ENTITLED TO FREE SCHOOL DINNERS?
 | If you are in receipt of benefits you may be entitled to free school meals in one of our Monmouthshire schools. Click here for information. |
BUZZY BEES MOBILE CRECHE
 | Do you support families within the community? Do you provide services that require high quality childcare facilities for pre-school children? If so, Monmouthshire Sure Start can offer mobile childcare by bringing the new mobile creche to you! Buzzy Bees Mobile Creche will be launched in September. If you require further information about the new service (costs, availability etc.) and how to book the creche, please telephone Clair Evans on 01873 735020. |
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CHILDMINDER?
 | Flying Start are currently looking at setting up a course in Monmouthshire (Sept/Oct 2010) and are taking names of people interested in becoming a childminder. Flying Start will fund the initial training. Contact Rachel Rees on 01873 856162 or email rachelrees@monmouthshire.gov.uk to put your name forward. |
T & CAKES - AT THE ACORN CENTRE
 | 10am-11.30am every Friday during term time starting from September. Run by parents, everyone is welcome. Every week a different topic such as parent & baby care, organic beauty, make-up, pregnancy massage etc. Contact The Acorn Centre on 01873 735014 for further information |
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN WORKING WITH CHILDREN?
 | Flying Start are looking for Creche/Playgroup assistants to work in a variety of childcare settings in Monmouthshire on a casual (as and when) basis. If you are interested in building up your experience contact Beth Watkins on 01873 856162. A full enhanced CRB will have to be completed prior to employment |