Dolly Parton gets our children reading
Dolly Parton is working 9-5 to get children reading with her Imagination Library. Check if your child could receive a book every month until their fifth birthday, absolutely free.
Could your family have free fruit and veg?
Register for the Rose Vouchers for Fruit & Veg Project to collect vouchers to access fresh fruit and vegetables at East Street Market.
Enjoying the wonders of nature
Nature has been a source of inspiration for our nursery children as they have been busy making their own decorations in time for Christmas.
Exploring buildings and space
It is an exciting time at nursery with our children continuing their love of building. They have been curious about famous buildings and have been busy making replicas in the nursery!
Happy Christmas from all of us at 1st Place
On behalf of the 1st Place team, I would like to wish you all a very happy Christmas and New Year.
Christmas comes to 1st Place at Chumleigh Gardens
Christmas has well and truly arrived at 1st Place with our nursery children enjoying homemade decorations, carol singing, tea with friends, and visits to Santa in his grotto!
#WeAre1stPlace celebration a roaring success
A big thank you to everybody who attended our recent #WeAre1stPlace event which brought families and the wider community together.
Immersive exhibition brings 'Image of the Child' to life
1st Place was transformed into a magical wonderland as part of an immersive ‘Image of the Child’ exhibition on 30 November.
Risk-taking and outdoor play in Sweden
From vast forests to confident young explorers, Sara Noor (Early Education Manager) shares her learning from visiting other nursery settings in Sweden.
Christmas Carols
Join us for for a festive singalong as we sing carols around the Christmas tree in Burgess Park on Friday 6 December at 4.00pm. All welcome.
Exhibition to celebrate the Image of the Child
1st Place is celebrating the ‘Image of the Child’ as part of a special exhibition being held on Saturday 30 November.
1st Place to feature in Channel 4 Dispatches programme 'Born Homeless'
1st Place Children and Parents' Centre is appearing in a new Channel 4 Dispatches programme 'Born Homeless' which explores the issue of pregnant mothers who are homeless.
#WeAre1stPlace event
Celebrate our story and share yours. Join us for a special event on Fri 8 November, bringing together the 1st Place family and the wider community.
Drop-in for some Family Support
To support parents, we are holding Family Support sessions every Friday, 1.30-3.00pm at 1st Place Children and Parents’ Centre.
Become a nature explorer
Discover nature with the London Wildlife Trust by signing up to our new free ‘Nature Explorers’ course.