A preschool group in the village of Peasedown St John near Bath has received a funding boost thanks to a local charity.
Cllr Gavin Heathcote, Cllr Karen Walker and Sarah Carney with Charlie and his mum
The Peasedown Community Trust said it was impressed by the range of opportunities provided by ‘SJ’s Little Ones’, based at St John’s Church, for young children and their parents to explore play and take part in creative, educational activities.
On behalf of the charity, local councillors Gavin Heathcote and Karen Walker (Independent), visited the pre-school to meet service users and present them with a grant of £100.
The pair said: “All the research shows that investment in a child’s early year’s education is beneficial to them later in life.
“By taking part in play schemes and pre-school learning, this hugely increases a child’s chances of having a more rewarding and fulfilling career, being in better health and achieving more in their later years.”
SJ’s Little Ones is open two mornings a week for parents to go along with their baby-to-preschool aged children to play, relax and socialise.
Project Coordinator Sarah Carney said: “Our aim is to see no new mother, father or carer isolated, no toddler without toys to play with and books to read and all to be included and welcomed at our group, and thriving at this challenging stage in life.
“We aim to create a welcoming, stimulating space where parents/ carers and their children can meet, be refreshed and feel encouraged.
“We have a wonderful team of very committed volunteers who serve teas, bake amazing cakes and listen and engage with everyone at the groups.”
