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Pre-school opens in a bid to tackle poor child development

Posted by Ed Saunt on Sep 25, 09 04:42 PM in Schools/colleges

A new pre-school has opened in Bedfont in a bid to tackle the poor development of young children in the area.

Little Treasures opened next to Bedfont Junior School in Hatton Road this term to provide child care and early education for children before they reach school age.

A Hounslow Council report earlier this month expressed shock that too many children were turning up to school aged five still in nappies, unable to communicate and lacking basic co-ordination.

With a mixture of indoor and outdoor play and basic drawing and colouring-in, owner and manager Trudy Malins believes Little Treasures provides the perfect platform for youngsters.

"We are really hot on early years learning," she said. "All the different activities help with the foundation of co-ordination and motor skills. It's not just about childcare - the activities are there for a purpose."

Trudy - who has previously managed pre-schools in Surrey - has 22 children on her books already and is delighted with how they are settling in.

"It's all coming together and the children are used to the routine. They have generally settled in quite quickly," she added.

For more information about Little Treasures call Trudy on 07772 746196.

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