Published by The International Centre for Therapeutic Care
A wide range of articles, book and film releases and general interest items that we hope will be of interest to families, carers and all those involved in looking after children.
AARDMAN and STUDIOCANAL are pleased to announce that Academy Award® winner, Nick Park’s new prehistoric comedy adventure EARLY MAN has officially begun production, with first character animation released to show more of the film’s hero Dug and his sidekick Hognob as cameras start rolling. Set at the dawn of time, when prehistoric creatures and woolly … Read more
With the October half term just around the corner and then Christmas soon after, now might be a good time to introduce you to Lets Race and Lets Golf – one of the UK’s leading simulation centres and the only full-motion F1 sim centre open to the public in the UK. The Formula 1 sims … Read more
DreamWorks’ TROLLS is a hair-raising comedy filled with adventure and music. Known for their crazy, colourful, and magical hair, Trolls are the happiest, most joyous creatures ever to burst into song. But their world of rainbows and cupcakes is changed forever, when their leader Poppy (Anna Kendrick,) must embark on a rescue mission that takes … Read more
Dory’s not the only one who can be a little forgetful! The memory lapses of Disney-Pixar’s fishy superstar Dory are not so exceptional…a survey has found. Families were put to the test at The National Sea Life Centre Birmingham to see how many of 10 fishy facts delivered during their visit they could recall. The … Read more
Watch out Theresa and Co! ‘Junior Cabinet’ meeting delivers firm views on education, sugar tax, the arts and Ant & Dec’s future as joint PM With the Country’s leaders off on their summer break, this week saw a creative and courageous ‘Junior Cabinet’ come together to put their views across on how we should tackle … Read more
Sausage and Chips in Space Outta’ This World New Series Sends Kids on Adventures with Rambunctious, Lovable Cat & Dog Duo In this day and age, it’s hard to find a new children’s book series that doesn’t centre on battles of good and evil, zombies or toilet humour. Just at the time when the market … Read more
Cheltenham Literature Festival 7th – 16th October 2016 http://www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/literature/ Cheltenham Literature Festival offers a number of Autumn family activities: Dame Jacqueline Wilson’s legions of loyal fans can hear about her brand new character Clover Moon. There’s lots of interactive drawing and storytelling with current Children’s Laureate Chris Riddell, former Laureate Michael Rosen and illustrator Nick … Read more
RATCHET & CLANK ON DIGITAL DOWNLOAD FROM AUGUST 19TH & DVD from AUGUST 29TH, 2016 Two unlikely heroes must find the courage to battle an unstoppable force and save the universe in the animated adventure film RATCHET & CLANK, available on Digital Download from 19th August & DVD from August 29th 2016 courtesy of Lionsgate … Read more
Join a network of leaders who have the knowledge and will to support all infants and toddlers to reach their full potential. Our fellows come from a wide array of professional backgrounds and contribute their unique expertise, perspectives, and passions to the fellowship experience and their work. Our 2014-16 ZERO TO THREE Fellowship Class. Learn … Read more
To celebrate the popular Nick Jr. series ALVINNN!!! AND THE CHIPMUNKS: SUMMER OF SPORT recently released on DVD, an infographic showcasing the achievements of the Chipmunks over the years (sold over 50-million records, received 5 Emmy nominations, the #1 selling group in the history of children’s music, etc) has been created:
ZOINKS! MYSTERY-SOLVING CHILLS AND THRILLS IN THE WEST END DEBUT OF THE ALL NEW SCOOBY-DOO LIVE! MUSICAL MYSTERIES AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM THURSDAY 18 – SUNDAY 21 AUGUST 12 PERFORMANCES & ONLY UK DATE IN 2016! The much-loved Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. Gang take centre stage in an all-new family musical, SCOOBY-DOO LIVE! MUSICAL MYSTERIES, … Read more
A new animated film narrated by the star of the BBC drama In The Flesh highlights the issue of the bullying of disabled children and young people. Luke Newberry, who also appeared in the 2012 film Anna Karenina and BBC’s Sherlock, has lent his voice to the video which is based on research co-authored by … Read more