Ruthin Transnational Visit April 2006
The second Transnational meeting in Action 2 of the Primavera Partnership took place in Ruthin, North Wales between April 4-6th. Partners travelled from Italy, France and Estonia to this picturesque, small, rural town for two days of meetings, presentations and visits to childcare and play settings in the surrounding area. CWLWM partners were also present in force and participated enthusiastically in helping to set up the visits, secure a range of interesting and relevant speakers and enjoyed the opportunity to make personal contact with the visitors from Europe, particularly during the social programme.
A short business meeting enabled joint decisions to be made about future co-operation within Primavera and the whole event was judged a success. We look forward to the next transnational meeting in the Autumn in France.
Timetable and Presentations |
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5th April 2006 |
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9.00am |
Chris Burdett |
Welcome / Introductions |
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Presentations |
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9.15 – 9.45am |
Welsh Assembly Government |
The benefits of childcare and play to child development particularly in disadvantaged areas |
Chris Burdett |
9.50 – 10.05am |
Mudiad Ysgolion Meithrin |
Medi James |
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10.10 – 10.25am |
Flint Children’s Services Partnership |
Gill Harrison |
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10.45 – 11.00am |
NCMA |
Debbie Read |
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11.05 – 11.20am |
Westwood Early Years Centre |
Gill Harrison |
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11.25 – 11.40am |
Clybiau Plant Cymru Kids’ Clubs |
Bethan Pocock |
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11.45 – 12.00noon |
The Venture, Wrexham |
Dave McNicholl |
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12.05 – 12.20pm |
NDNA Cymru |
Sandra Welsby |
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Visits |
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2.30pm |
The Mill Childcare Centre |
Day Nursery in Ruthin |
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2.30pm |
Acton Children’s Family Centre |
Specialising in disadvantaged children & families. Sensory room for disabled children |
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2.30pm |
Cylch Meithrin Fflint |
To see the CWLWM language support officer working with staff |
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3.30pm |
The Eating Meeting Place, Wrexham |
ASC for 10 – 14 year olds - feedback from the children |
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3.30pm |
Jumping Jacks |
ASC for 4 – 11 year olds |
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4.00pm |
The Venture, Wrexham |
Young people acting as guides |
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6.00pm |
Primavera business meeting |
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6th April 2006 |
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Presentations |
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8.30 -9.00am |
Bangor University |
Dr Judy Hutchings |
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9.00-9.30am |
Welsh Assembly Government |
Shan Richards |
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Visits |
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10.15am |
Wrexham Childrens Information Service |
Visit including short presentation |
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10.30am |
Cylch ti a Fi Abergele (parent/care/child group) |
Visit to see Language support officer working with adults and children |
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10.30am |
Westwood Early Years Centre, Buckley |
Integrated centre including: Creche, Playgroup, Parenting Programme, Sure Start health visitors |
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10.30am |
Ysgol y Llys, Prestatyn |
Foundation Phase Pilot setting in Denbighshire |
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10.30am |
Playgroup, Caroline Selby |
Only takes referred special needs children |
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