Bright Stars Pre-School

20/10/2026

On Monday the children made some delicious cheese and chive biscuits. Cooking activities are not just about the end product-lots of lovely learning is also taking place! Firstly practising good hygiene as everyone washes their hands before they begin✋
Engaging in cutting the chives with safety knives, mixing and rolling the dough, helps to develop fine motor muscles and dexterity. Measuring the ingredients involves mathematical concepts such as more and less and recognising numbers on the scales. When the ingredients are combined and then cooked, the children learn about changing states. There are also lots of opportunities to develop new vocabulary, to listen to and follow instructions and of course, to work together 😊🧀🧑🏼‍🍳👩🏽‍🍳

20/10/2026

Good Beginnings

Good Beginnings is our long running information course for families of autistic children in reception and younger. Join us to learn more about autism, connect with other families of autistic children and young people and hear from professionals in education and health.
Taking place in: Maldon, Witham, Billericay, Brentwood, Colchester, Saffron Walden and Harlow in the spring and summer terms.

Express an interest via the local offer website link in comments.

Good Beginnings Course | Essex Local Offer

08/10/2026

🌟 Curious about autism or looking for ways to better support your child?

Good Beginnings is an 8-week course designed for parents and carers of children in Reception or younger.

✅ Held across Essex, with some online evening sessions ✅ Practical advice and information about autism ✅ Opportunities to hear from health professionals ✅ Connect with other parents and carers ✅ No diagnosis needed

💙 It's a welcoming space to learn, ask questions, and gain confidence in supporting your child.

👉 Click the link in the comments for more information.

06/10/2026

Your experience. Your ideas. Better support for Essex families.

We want parents and carers to have a real say in the services, information and support available to families across Essex.
Join our parent and carer engagement group and help us test ideas, improve resources and shape future services through occasional surveys, discussions and workshops.
You decide which opportunities you want to take part in, and we will never contact you more than once a month.
Help us create services with families, not just for them.

Talk Listen cuddle, Link in the comments to get involved

29/09/2026

Understanding eating challenges in the early year from Family Corner 🥕

Not all food refusal is about being a fussy eater. Texture, smell, appearance and past experiences can all influence a child avoid new foods. Check out the new article from Family Corner on the reasons for why a young child may struggle with eating, and ways you can support them.

Check out the article on the Family Corner website: https://www.familycorner.co.uk/understanding-eating-challenges-in-the-early-years 📌

18/09/2026

18/09/2026

💙 COMMUNITY DROP-IN & YOUTH CLUB AT 3FOOD4U 💙

We’re pleased to welcome the School & Community District Nursing Team to the 3Food4U Community Centre in Epping on Wednesday 23rd September.

📅 Wednesday 23rd September
⏰ 3pm–5pm
📍 3Food4U Community Centre, Bower Hill Industrial Estate, Epping, CM16 7BJ

The health team will be available to offer support and advice around physical health and sexual health, for parents/carers and children & young people aged 0–19 (or up to 25 for those with additional needs).

🌟 PLUS – Essex Youth Service will also be holding a youth club session!
A great opportunity for local young people to come along, meet others and find out what’s available in their community.

✅ No booking required – just drop in!

Please share with local families and young people and help us spread the word. 💙
Active EssexEssex Youth ServiceEpping Forest District Council

10/09/2026

Homemade pizza was dish of the day at after school club this afternoon. The children enjoyed making their own pizza, rolling out dough, choosing toppings and eating them afterwards of course! Apparently they were really tasty!