Toddlers raise almost £12,000 to help vulnerable children
Children across Wales have toddled their way towards raising almost £12,000 to help Barnardo’s Cymru transform the lives of vulnerable youngsters. The under-fi ves from nurseries, playgroups, families
and schools
joined last year’s Big Toddle run by Barnardo’s, the UK’s leading children’s charity. Now it is hoped that even more groups will sign up for this year’s fundraiser which takes place from 18th to 24th June. Among those planning an event is Porthcawl mum of two Celyn Astrauskas whose toddle last year raised a remarkable £2,800. She
is organising an
event along the town’s promenade on Saturday 23rd June. She said: “Being involved in The Big Toddle was so much fun, I had a great time and so did everyone who joined in. We raised
much-loved CBeebies TV show, Teletubbies. This year’s theme is “Nature”, with lots of opportunities for creative dressing up as animals, insects, fl owers or jungle creatures. People signing up to the
Big Toddle Some of the Porthcawl toddlers and their mums.
a brilliant amount of money which was so rewarding and humbling. “Barnardo’s do so much fantastic work to support children and families, so it’s a really worthy cause, one everyone can get behind. If you have a bit
of spare time on your hands,
arrange a local
Toddle, get those little legs exercising and raise some money!” For the second consecutive year the Big Toddle is being run in partnership with the
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can access exclusive nature-themed early years learning resources including the Teletubbies on the Barnardo’s website. Parents and carers are being encouraged to get involved by organising their own event, whether it’s a community Big Toddle or one for families and friends. Barnardo’s Cymru works with more than 8,000 individual young people and families
in
94 specialised projects in communities across Wales. This includes work with children aff ected by today’s most urgent issues: poverty, homelessness, disability, bereavement and abuse.
Pay for Easter childcare in Wales with Tax-Free Childcare
Working parents in Wales are being reminded that they can use Tax-Free Childcare to pay for regulated holiday clubs during the Easter holidays. More than 1,700 registered childcare providers including school, football, art and tennis clubs have signed up in Wales. Parents, including the self-employed, can apply online for Tax-Free Childcare – part of the government’s Childcare Choices offer – for children who are under 12. Tax-Free Childcare will cut childcare costs for working families by up to £2,000 per child per year, or £4,000 for disabled children. For every £8 parents pay into their childcare account the government will add an extra £2, up to £2,000 per child per year. The money can go towards a whole range of regulated childcare including nurseries, childminders, after school clubs or holiday clubs. Parents can fi nd out what help is available on the Childcare Choices website
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