Mansfield Play Forum

Information

Key
SS - Scrapstore - providing a large selection of recycled materialsdonated by local
industry and business.

WB - Weelie Bin Project - using bins donated by District Councils to collected recycled
materialsfrom local industry and business.

BB - Bulk Buy - we supply a range of Art and Craft materials,buying in bulk and passing
the savings on to our members.

MS - Mobile Service - making our service available to all members.

TL - Toy Library - providing a wide range of good quality toys for children 0-8 years.

HL - Hire/Loan Equipment - a selection of equipment available at a very reasonable rate.

PP - Play Projects - developing and supporting i.e. Playschemes, Arts Projects,
Street Play, Soft Play.

IT - IT and Office Services - supplying photocopying, laminating and computer access.

CP - Crèche Project - supplying Crèche play workers and equipment to outside venues.

MB - Mini Bus - available for hire by members at a reasonable rate.

TR - Training - providing essential training from 2 hour taster workshops to fully
certificated courses.

CHILDRENS PLAY INFO

Do you need access to information and resources on leisure and play activities for children and young people for FREE ? Then contact the Childrens Play Information Service (CPIS)
CPIS is an essential resource on all matters relating to children's play & can provide information on a range of subjects including raising funds for children's play, designing a playground and play Autism, available on line by visiting www.ncb.org.uk/Page.asp?originx8826qo_11241871352121z16h45198729

NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY CHILDCARE ORGANISATIONS
Includes news of policy and practice developments across the whole spectrum of childcare and family support.
website www.ncvcco.org

CHILDREN’S INFORMATION SERVICE

For information on childcare provision, children’s groups in your area you can call Nottinghamshire Children’s Information on 0800 781168 or use the search on their website at www.childcarelink.gov.uk/index.asp following the links to your area.

The Nottingham Children’s Centre brings together a number of services for children with 'special needs'. They provide a directory for parents about services for children with special needs in Nottinghamshire called ‘Finding Your Way’ and can be downloading on their website, 
www.nottinghamshirecountyteachingpct.nhs.uk/family-health-services/childrens-centre or contact Joyce Judson or Lyn Nixon 0115 962 7658 ext 45667 or write to The Information Service, The Children's Centre, City Hospital, Hospital Campus, Hucknall Rd., Nottingham NG5 1PB

HOMESTART MANSFIELD

Home visiting and befriending group offering friendship support and practical help
to families with children under 5 Tel No: 01623 653391

Botany Commercial Park