According to Sue Brown, head of Plaistow Primary School's new children's centre, services are already 'over-subscribed'.
'We are having to squeeze people in and provide more activities,' she says. 'We've just started extra toddler gymnastics and singalong sessions.'
The 800 square metre extension to Plaistow Primary School has been financed by Newham Council to the tune of £1,082,000 and a further £100,000 from the school's budget. The money has been spent on creating three rooms earmarked for daycare and two rooms for a creche, training sessions and parent classes. The primary school is also benefiting from a green play area.
Plaistow Primary School is a member of the E13 group of schools, which work together to provide more practical support for the diverse local community. The children's centre has developed a wide range of services including a toy library, messy play sessions for over-twos, baby massage and baby yoga, along with family learning, ante-natal support and extra support for new mothers.
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