STARTING UP A GRANDPARENT AND TODDLER GROUP

Last Updated on Monday, 22 April 2013 13:46

"It would be so nice to take my little granddaughter to a group which is specially for us – for grandparents and grandchildren. I feel so out of place in the ordinary toddler groups – the mums seem so young!"

All over England, grandparents who are providing childcare for their young grandchildren, are looking for places to be with others in the same situation.  Grandparents and toddlers groups provide a place grandparents to meet and to chat – and importantly  - enable toddlers to interact and thrive through being with others of their age.

FREE PRACTICAL TOOL KIT GUIDE TO SETTING UP A GRANDPARENT & TODDLER GROUP

  Would you like to be kept personally up to date on new developments and on how others are setting up groups? Register your interest and we will keep you up to date by mailing your details to: groups@grandparents-association.org.uk

HOW TO SET UP A GRANDPARENT & TODDLER GROUP
As part of our major project supporting grandparents who are providing childcare for their grandchildren, we are building a practical on line resource for those who are thinking of setting up a grandparent and toddler group in their area. 

Before you start why don't you read the following:

• The value and importance of grandparent and toddler groups - What grandparents say
• A grandparent and toddler group checklist
• Starting a grandparent and toddler group - A quick planning Q & A guide

NEXT STEPS - GETTING GOING

• Starting up a group - First steps to success and researching the need for a group 
• Finding suitable premises
• Finding and welcoming new members
• Next steps from setting aims to stages groups go through
• Practical Matters
• Tips on Fees and Fundraising

We are providing invaluable practical advice, sample policies, case histories, referral lists, marketing ideas and much more. We would really like to hear from grandparents who have set up a group, or is planning to do this, so please be in contact with your stories and ideas for what would help others doing the same thing.  gill.perks@grandparents-association.org.uk

TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION IN A GROUP

• 0-5 years old - Watching them grow and helping them learn
• Parents’ Guide to the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework

WORKSHOP EVENT - From time to time we list workshop events. Please visit again for more information.

SEMINARS - From time to time we list seminar events. Please visit again for more information.

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  Find out if there is a group in your area

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