children's

RD&E gets top marks in CQC survey

Children and young people who have received treatment at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital have given the Trust top marks for communication in the first Care Quality Commission (CQC) Children and young people’s survey 2014.

The survey shows that children who underwent inpatient or daycase treatment in the hospital’s dedicated children’s ward, Bramble, felt that they were listened to by staff and that procedures and outcomes of treatment were explained in a way that they could understand.

This is the first national children’s survey conducted by CQC. It represents the...

Public meetings on Devon's children's centres

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Mon, 04/28/2014 - 12:03pm

Public meetings are underway to discuss major changes to Devon’s children’s centres service as the county council prepare to cut £1.2 million from the service.

The children’s centre service from Devon County Council currently offer help and advice to all parents, carers and children in a range of areas such as child and family health, parenting, money, training and employment

However, many of these centres, currently operated from council owned buildings, could be now be under threat as the council seeks to cut the service budget by £1.2 million (15%) over the next three...

NCT Nearly New Sale

Event Date: 
26/04/2014 - 11:30am to 1:30pm
Venue: 
Magdalen Court School, Victoria Park Road, Exeter, EX2 4NU

The National Childbirth Trust is holding their next Nearly New Sale from 11.30am - 1.30pm. Items available will include baby, toddler & children's clothes, equipment, toys, books and maternity wear. £1 entry fee. NCT members are entitled to priority entry with a valid NCT membership card.

Sindy's Pecorama Party Day

Event Date: 
03/08/2013 - 10:00am to 5:30pm
Venue: 
Pecorama, Beer

Celebrate Sindy's 50th anniversary with us! In conjunction with the 'Heart Of Devon' and Exeter based Pedigree Toys, manufacturers of the doll, we celebrate this significant anniversary.

Bring along a Sindy doll and receive a FREE Sindy Cup Cake from the Garden Room Restaurant, plus enter the draw to win a special princess cake!

www.pecorama.info

Get creative at the Darts Farm Makedo Day

Event Date: 
17/11/2012 - 11:00am
Venue: 
Darts Farm, Topsham, Exeter

Join in a fun and creative morning of Makedo! Using recycled materials and the re-useable Makedo tools, you can build anything from enchanting castles to friendly or ferocious animals to take home with you.

The cost is £5 per child and you will also receive a £5 gift voucher to spend in the food hall and gift shop.

The event runs from 11am-1pm and is for children and adults of all ages.

Book your place with Suzanne in the Darts Farm toy department or call 01392 878208

www.dartsfarm.co.uk