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Need a nursery place? Salford City Council’s five amazing nurseries have vacancies now for children from birth to five years old. Barton Moss in Eccles, Belvedere in Pendleton, Higher Broughton, Little Hulton and Winton are open from 8am to 6pm on weekdays and offer full or part-time places. Experienced and qualified staff who love working with children will make sure your child receives outstanding care and early years education and is kept safe and healthy by following any government requirements.
Each nursery has a safe outdoor space for children to play freely and Barton Moss also offers forest school sessions, making use of nearby woodlands to encourage learning through nature. All the nurseries offer healthy snacks and meals which are cooked on site. New children will be warmly welcomed but can take a free trial week to make sure they settle. Working parents can claim 30 hours free care, subject to eligibility, while 15 hours free nursery care is available for some two, three and four year olds. You can find out more information and book a visit at www.salford.gov.uk/nurseries
Warm reception still available Salford Civic Centre remains closed to visitors but reception services are available at Swinton Gateway, Chorley Road instead for enquiries about council services or support. Swinton Gateway is open Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm. The building is next to St Peter’s Church and there is free, short term parking outside. To register a birth, death or marriage please call 0161 793 2500 to make an appointment. Registration of deaths is currently being dealt with by phone but you will be asked to attend the Register Office at Salford Civic Centre to register births and for notices of marriage. Please use the buzzer at the top of the steps to contact staff when you arrive. The office is open from 8.30am to 4.15pm Monday to Friday and you can find more information at www.salford.gov.uk/bmd
Summer of fun… Schools and organisations across Salford have come together to offer an action-packed range of fun activities for four to 16 year olds this summer. The activities, which range from baking and cookery to arts, crafts, crafts, sports, and music will run across Salford from Monday 26 July to Thursday 19 August. Many activities will be free but, if there is a small charge, the money will be used to help less fortunate Salford children and young people. Check out what is available in your neighbourhood and book at www.salford.gov.uk/summerfun
