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    Hi,


    I'm really struggling with starting a newsletter and I'm getting a bit stuck what to put in it and how to lay it out.

    I wondered if anyone would be kind enough to share a sample of their newsletter?

    Thanks Sarah x

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    This template is from the Bromley site

    http://www.bromleycma.org.uk/eyfs/Sa...0Issue%201.pdf
    Cherry x

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    Quote Originally Posted by gremlin View Post
    Hi,


    I'm really struggling with starting a newsletter and I'm getting a bit stuck what to put in it and how to lay it out.

    I wondered if anyone would be kind enough to share a sample of their newsletter?

    Thanks Sarah x
    I couldn't put on a sample of a newsletter as it had photos and names of children in it but here are a few ideas of the sort of things I put in mine (although I haven't done one for nearly a year as I know e-mail parents every evening a sheet detailing what child has done and I add anything I need to tell them on that).

    For my first newsletter I just put my name and Registered Childminder in big font at the top - then date and Issue 1

    then introduced what the newsletter was for.

    Hello Parents

    Just thought I would try a newsletter, to make sure I say the same thing to you all, as it can be a little hectic at the start or end of the day.


    Then just put reminders about my holiday dates, asking for correct clothing for the season

    Summer – just in case we get some sun!
    Can children please bring or leave with me the following:
    Sun hat
    Sun cream –at least factor 30, small size if possible as I may have to take 3 bottles when we go out – with name on
    Spare clothes – shorts, T shirt,
    Light coat/cardigan/sweatshirt and pair of trousers
    in case the weather changes
    Practical shoes or sandals


    Add some images - from internet or clip art

    I tell them about training courses I am going on, any topics we are working on, trips planned, any vacancies I have incase anyone wants an extra day (this is how I fill most spaces).

    Reminders about keeping me up to date with new phone numbers, work extensions, who has permission to collect child etc

    Obviously I don't put all of these things on every newsletter, I alternate things depending on what issues I need raising.

    Keep it light hearted, put text in different fonts, sizes, colours to break it up or put in text boxes and add clip art - photos

    Just go for it - you can always change the format on the next one if you're not happy.

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    Brilliant Cherry and Hectors house i'll be borrowing some of those ideas

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    Thanks for all your ideas!! I feel inspired now xxx

 

 

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