Leicestershire

MOVE combines therapy and education in a programme which helps children work towards goals that they really want to achieve, which can range from learning to hold their head up by themselves to learning the skills needed to play football with their friends using a pacer. MOVE is unique in that no child is too disabled to use it and works with the child’s parents, teachers and therapists to teach them skills which are then practised in everyday life, enabling parents to be involved in key decision making and instrumental in their child’s development.

Visit our website or call us on 020 7407 5344 to find out more information, speak to a specialist or a parent of a child already on the programme or to visit a school using MOVE.

Email: move@move-europe.org.uk

We offer a nationwide service, providing experienced and qualified nannies, carers and enablers for children and young adults who may have a range of special needs from a mild learning disability to profound and multiple disabilities and their siblings!

Our carers have a wide range of experience, including Makaton & British Sign language, Conductive Education, speech, occupational and physio therapy. We deal with live-in, daily, permanent and temporary positions. All nannies and carers are carefully vetted and personally interviewed. At least two references are verbally verified and an Enhanced Police Check is required (SNAP Childcare is a Registered Body with the Criminal Records Bureau).

Please log onto our website for full details.

Web: www.snapchildcare.co.uk

Splash learn to swim is a carefully designed fast-track children’s swimming course for beginner swimmers that are happy in the water without one to one assistance, with or without floatation devices. Splash learn to swim has two different levels; one for beginner swimmers and one for more intermediate swimmers.

We have an exemplary health and safety record, we’re Ofsted and CSSIW registered and we accept all childcare vouchers. Splash runs from 8.30am-9am (beginners) and from 9am-9.30am (intermediates) over the course of a full week and if you’re new to Splash you can get 10% off your first booking.

• Tiddly Tots Activities - Fun and exciting play for toddlers to help aid your child's development.
• Little Stars Gymnastics - Structured gymnastics classes for 3 & 4 year olds following British Gymnastics Fundamentals Proficiency Award Scheme promoting Action, Balance and Coordination.
• Childrens Gymnastics - Recreational gymnastics for children aged 5 years upwards - Classes follow British Gymnastics Proficiency Award Scheme.

There are more than 250 exhibits including around 50 interactive exhibits – both physical and computer based – where visitors can explore the universe hands-on, from operating a Martian ‘rover’ to simulating a doomsday scenario by hurling a giant asteroid to earth. Attractions also include a walk through a full-scale model of Europe’s Columbus module and a space show in the Space Theatre.

Please log onto their website at www.spacecentre.co.uk for full details.

We have set up a data base of Martial Arts Academy’s School’s and Club’s in the UK. That will teach people with all types of disabilities. When people phone us up we can give them a telephone number of the said organisation.

We have joined forces with Sho~Shin Budo Kwai, who run a summer camp every August information will be on our website. We have also joined forces with the Disability Martial Arts Festival. The Festival was started by the late Terry Taylor.

Email:dmaa@blueyonder.co.uk

Officially opened on 11 September 1987 by the Right Reverend James McGuiness, the then Bishop of Nottingham, this charity is dedicated to assisting you obtain all you may need for your special days. Staffed by volunteers you'll find our prices very acceptable.

Enjoy substantial discount when you visit as a group of friends or family for all your Christening or Communion needs. Contact Mia on the above number.

Centrally located our opening hours are 10.00am 'til 5.00pm Wednesday to Saturday or by special appointment (Tuesdays and certain evenings) for groups coming from further afield.

Shop Address: 35-37 New Bond Street, Leicester, LE1 4RQ
(Opposite the entrance to the "Shires" car park.)
Tel/Fax: (0116) 2513477
E-Mail: mia@mitrust.co.uk

Web: www.ukclimbing.com/databases/listings/clubs.html

Our aim is to guarantee your little superstar an excellent time while helping them live a healthy, fun and fit life. We offer over 20 different sports and activities including football, basketball, rugby, tennis, athletics, gymnastics, dance, tri-golf and netball. We also offer children's sports parties.

Visit our website or contact us for full details.

Relaxed Playful style. Willing to travel to all UK locations.

• Black and White, Sepia and Colour
• Editing and touch ups
• Bespoke Photo books
• Prints
• Canvas Prints, Pop art, Perspex art
• CDs of all the photographs from the shoot

The perfect gift for parents, grandparents or god-parents, delivered framed and ready to hang.

We work in any medium and to any size. We prefer to meet a child and make some studies from life but can work solely from photographs where necessary.

E-Mail: unique.portraits@tesco.net

Mark’s portfolio will show you the variety of his work so please call him to arrange for a viewing.

Mobile: (07956) 590428
E-Mail: mark@markdyerphotos.com

Live call centre open Monday to Saturday 10.00am to 7.00pm.

Web: www.safehandsnetwork.com

Whether you're looking for a family holiday with a difference or just want to unwind and take life at a more tranquil pace, each boat in our narrow boat fleet provides a level of comfort and convenience that is normally associated with privately owned craft.

Kate Boats we will give you the personal care and attention that you require to ensure you enjoy your holiday to the full whether you have previously enjoyed a holiday on the waterways or are a 'land lubber' looking to experience life afloat for the first time.

Email: cheryl@kateboats.co.uk

Web: www.kateboats.co.uk

Focusing solely on these two world-class institutions, we specialise in helping students gain an edge over the competition, seriously improving their chances of success.

All our work is based on one simple principle - the analysis of success. We interview, in depth, hundreds of undergraduates to discover what lay behind their success, this together with the expertise of ex-admissions tutors, experienced professionals and our own consultants gives us a winning formula.We offer help at every stage of the admissions process. Contact the above number or log on to our web site for more information.

Web: www.OxbridgeApplications.com

Guaranteed educational fun with games, safe experiments and hands on exploration, very interactive. Oh! And we must not forget to mention the take home goodies.

For the 3 to 5 year olds we offer the softer side of science with our Bubbles and Balloons themed science party.

Extras include: Slime making, Rocket Launch, Dry Ice and The Science of Sweets and Pop Corn.

Wow!! What a fun way to learn and reinforce Key Stage 1 and 2 taught at school.

Entertainers Police vetted by CRB and fully insured.

We also provide assemblies and workshops for Schools and Holiday Clubs.

We leave no mess, just happy faces.

For a fab Kids birthday party at your home or hall do contact us through our website link below or free phone on 080 8231 5620 or 020 3603 6867

Find the nearest tennis club to you by visiting the link below. Just type your post code in the Club Search box found in the right hand margin.

From beautiful cottages in quiet idyllic country settings to luxury beach side apartments with stunning views or Scandinavian log cabins to town houses. With a diverse range of holiday cottages and self catering accommodation, we are sure you’ll find the perfect place for a short break, family holiday, seasonal get away or even a business trip.

There is no commission fee charged and Independent Cottages can put you in contact with over 1000 independent holiday cottage owners. With a ‘Late Availability’ search facility; whether you are planning your summer holiday in advance or want to get away at short notice, Independent Cottages has something for everyone.

Visit our easy to use website today to search for self catering accommodation within the UK.

Kindermusik® is a high quality, award winning programme enhancing all aspects of child development including social, emotional, cognitive, physical, language and musical skills and is endorsed by childhood development experts. It also meets the government EYFS guidelines. Fun, small classes are taught by highly qualified licensed Kindermusik® Educators nurturing children's love of music. Recognising the parent is the most important child's teacher, quality home materials including CDs, instruments and books are provided to enable the Kindermusik® experience to continue at home.

Kindermusik® also provides a flexible, rewarding career for those who are musical and love children.

Classes are held throughout the UK and Ireland. For more details on classes and career opportunities see the Kindermusik® UK website.

Find out how canals were built, where the amazing roses and castles painted boats and cans came from and just where that canal near you goes to. All this and lots more at Canal Junction.

Web: www.britishfencing.com/clubs_via_region.htm

Agility		Language		Co-ordination
Listening		Social skills		Self-confidence
Balance		Self-esteem		Gross motor skills
Climbing		Fine motor skills

Gymbabes: Six months to walking
Tumble Tots: Walking to two years
Tumble Tots: Two to three years
Tumble Tots: Three Years to school age
Gymbobs: School age to seven years

To find your nearest exciting, activity packed centre and to book a class on-line, visit our website now.

The magical woodland gardens, set in a natural amphitheatre with fresh water springs, are carefully planned to ensure plants bloom all year round.

From April to October inclusive, “Symphony” takes 26 people on day trips (including weekends), “Serenade” takes 10 people on 3/4 night holidays, and narrowboat “Melody” is available for weekly hire by a family or group with at least one disabled member. Charges are kept to a minimum so as not to exclude any groups. The remainder is raised in donations.

Explore Learning is a network of learning centres providing maths and English tuition to children aged 5-14, designed to improve knowledge, confidence and enjoyment of learning. Explore helps children make fantastic academic progress, in addition the vibrant atmosphere keeps them engaged and focussed enabling them to have fun while they learn.

“The hesitancy and lack of confidence that held her back is gone. Now she tries new things with relish. She counts the days until she can come back here!” Explore Parent.

As members, children work with tutors who are great role models, enthusiastic about learning and fantastic motivators. All courses map to the National Curriculum and the individual focus allows children to work at their own pace – whether they are finding school tricky or they are top of the class!

To find your nearest centre, please visit our website or call our Head office on 01483 447410.

Our team of friendly model bookers and casting agents work closely with our models, actors and clients. Our clients include Catalogues and In-Store Posters for Litttlewoods, Mamas & Papas, Heinz, Matalan, ASDA 'George', JD Sports - just to name a few! Television productions include Coronation Street & Emmerdale. EuroKids young television actors include 'Dev & Sinata’s Twins – Aadi & Asha’, 'Joshua Peacock' & ‘Amy Barlow’ on Coronation Street and one of our Film Stars is 5 year old Lilli-Ella Kelleher who stars as the 'Young Sophie Neveu' in 'The Da Vinci Code' with Tom Hanks.

Is your baby or child our next top model or TV/Film Star?

We are looking for babies to teens to meet the demands of our clients who are looking for fresh, new faces and talent.

We want to see your photos! Send your child’s details and photos via our website or ring for a FREE brochure.

We provide a safe world for children with abundant opportunities for adventure and a curriculum that helps children discover their potential. Through play and language, a caring staff team, and friendships that begin in infancy, children who come to Bright Horizons centres build a strong foundation for a lifetime of learning.

Our early care and education centres are for children from 3 months to 5 years of age and located across the UK. Come and see how we put our philosophy into practice.

Email: nippers@brighthorizons.com

Web: www.brighthorizons.co.uk

A programme of physical and cognitive exercises is designed by the therapy team according to each child’s very specific needs. These exercises are taught to the child’s parents and carers who carry out the programme in the comfort and familiarity of the family home; through which 80% of children make measurable improvements and some achieve a degree of independence far beyond their families’ expectations.

1500 children have benefited from the Brainwave Programme since the Charity was established in 1982.

Email: enquiries@brainwave.org.uk

Why do students and parents choose PQA?

• Professional Tuition in drama, singing and dancing
• Specialist Film & TV module
• Regular Masterclasses from top professionals
• Perform at a top West End theatre
• Cinema screenings of students’ own films
• Opportunities to perform every term
• PQA Film festival screened at the Empire Cinema Leicester Square
• Creative Stages – our unique awards scheme
• Trinity Guildhall exams for those who want them
• FREE T-Shirt, bag and folder
• Unique resources for staff to ensure quality of lessons
• FREE DVDs of film work sent home
• Classes run for 44 weeks of the year
• Pay in easy monthly direct debits

PQA. Be yourself. Be Amazing!

PQAcademy locations:

Amersham – Amersham College, Aylesbury – The Mandeville School, Belfast – Strathearn College, Bournemouth – Talbot Heath School, Bradley Stoke – Bradley Stoke Community School, Brentwood – Shenfield High School, Bridgnorth – Endowed School, Brighton – St Aubyns School, Bristol – Red Maids School, Cambridge – Parkside Federation, Chelmsford - Chelmer Valley High School, Cheltenham – Pate’s Grammar School, Croydon – Chelmer Valley High School, Eastleigh – Barton Peverill College, Guildford – St Catherine’s School, Hemel Hempstead – Bovingdon Primary School, Hertford - Regional College, Leicester - South Leicestershire College, Milton Keynes – Oakgrove School, Penn – Sir William Ramsay School, Rochester – Dance Junction, Southend - Belfairs High School, Southwick - Southwick Community Centre, Tonbridge - K College, Wickford – CLC Building, Woodford Green – Bancroft SchoolM

AND……… Mallorca – Agora School Portals, Portals Nous, 07181

Kumon is a long term study programme where children work at their own pace, enabling them to develop self-confidence and learning skills that will last a lifetime. With over 600 centres operating throughout the UK there is bound to be a centre convenient to you in your local area.

For more information on how to ensure your child has a solid foundation for academic success, please visit our website or call our local support staff on 0800 854 714

Web: www.bibic.org.uk

Music Bugs – fun, friendly and interactive music classes for children aged 6 months to 4 years. Come and join us for singing, nursery rhymes, puppets, pom poms, teddies, bubbles and parachute games.

Recently voted as the UK's Best Music Class and one of Tesco Baby Clubs 'Top Ten Family Days Out'

As well as being lots of fun, our classes are educational and are great for:

• Boosting language skills
• Early numeracy skills
• Developing confidence
• Gross and fine motor control
• Learning to take turns and share
• Making new friends!

Come and join our friendly franchise network running your very own preschool music business and whistle while you work! This is an opportunity for warm, vibrant, child-centred people to run a business that can be fitted in around family commitments. Ideal for mums looking to return to work once the children are at school.

For more information on Music Bugs and our franchise opportunity, call Claire on 0844 578 1010 or visit our website.

Visit our Franchise Opportunities listing here

Dyslexia Action provides a national network of 27 main centres and some 150 linked learning centers, offering individual assessments by Chartered Psychologists and qualified Teacher Assessors and screening for schools, colleges and other organisations. Tuition is provided in literacy, mathematics and study skills using our own highly successful teaching methods and materials. Dyslexia Action carries out over 7,000 assessments each year and currently provides specialist tuition for over 3,000 children in its Centres, outposts and school units. The effectiveness of Dyslexia Action teaching methods and materials has been warmly praised by thousands of grateful children and their parents.

Please log onto our website for your local centre.

Head Office: Park House, Wick Road, Egham, Surrey
Fax: (01784) 222333
Email: info@dyslexia-inst.org