Play & Learn at d’Auvergne visit Chestnut Farm
Recently the children, staff and parents/carers from Play & Learn at d’Auvergne were invited to visit Chestnut Farm Sanctuary by Best Start Partnership Jersey as part of their 50 things to do before you’re five initiative designed to provide young children with enriching experiences that support their learning and development. Instead of their usual stay
Annual Review 2024
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JCCT Holiday Season Opening Hours
Although our support in the community continues over the festive period, the Jersey Child Care Trust office will be closed from Monday 23rd December at 3pm until 2nd January at 9am. We would like to thank everyone for their continued support throughout 2024. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
‘Christmas at the Museum’ Brings Festive Cheer to Over 200 Families and Supporters
We hosted our magical ‘Christmas at the Museum’ event last week at the Jersey Museum, bringing festive joy to over 200 families and supporters of the charity. The event, generously sponsored by Ogier, was a resounding success, filled with seasonal activities, community spirit, and heartwarming moments. Families were delighted in a variety of children’s activities
Baccata Group Hosts Magical Ice Skating Evening for JCCT Families
The Jersey Child Care Trust (JCCT) recently enjoyed an evening on the ice, thanks to the generosity of Baccata Group. In a private session held at Jersey On Ice, children and families supported by the Trust, along with JCCT team members and their guests, came together to create cherished memories. The rink was filled with
Thousands support JCCT at St Martin’s Bonfire event
Jersey Child Care Trust was the chosen charity for this year’s St Martin’s Bonfire. Thousands came and enjoyed this wonderful community event with live music, good food, a roaring (*hedgehog friendly) bonfire and some of the best fireworks we have ever seen. We almost sold out of our annual raffle tickets with the queue to
Over 160 practitioners book on JCCT Seminar: What really matters for 0-3 year olds
We recently hosted a highly successful Knowledge Makes Change (KMC) seminar, attracting booking from over 160 practitioners from Jersey’s child and family workforce to the Freedom Centre. The event, titled What Really Matters for 0-3 year olds, sparked thoughtful discussions and provided valuable insights into the care, learning and development of young children. The seminar
Jersey Child Care Trust announces winners of 2024 Annual Awards
We are thrilled to announce the winners of our recent 2024 Annual Awards, which honour outstanding individuals and groups who have made exceptional contributions to improving the lives of children and families across Jersey. The awards ceremony, hosted by Patrons His Excellency, Vice Admiral Jerry Kyd and Dr Karen Kyd at Government House, was a
JCCT Annual Raffle Draw – Thursday 14th November 2024
1st Prize – Ticket 0383 (Thermomix TM6) 2nd Prize – Ticket 1352 (£1,000 cash) 3rd Prize – Ticket 1190 (£500 Jersey Heritage Holiday Let Voucher) *All winners were contacted after the draw* Congratulations to the winners, and a huge thank you to everyone who brought tickets and sold tickets of behalf of the Trust. Thank
Nursery programme enables Jersey’s pre-schoolers to explore the wonders of aviation – another soaring success!
As we move into Autumn, our 2024 Engineers Programme draws to a close and what a success it has been. Over 200 nursery children from across the island embarked on a unique journey of discovery learning about aeroplanes and thrills of flight. Designed to introduce young minds to the wonders of aviation, the programme captures
New pilot nursery provision for 2- to 3-year-olds at d’Auvergne school
The Jersey Child Care Trust (JCCT) in conjunction with the Minister for Education and Lifelong Learning, Deputy Rob Ward are opening a new nursery provision for 2-3 year olds with additional needs at d’Auvergne school. The provision is one of a number of initiatives taking place to support the Minister’s ambition to extend the nursery
We are recruiting – Nursery Officers
Are you a Level 3 qualified practitioner looking for part time, term time only work? We have an exciting project lined up and have a couple of vacancies for Nursery Officers. Why choose us? Flexible work options: We are looking for someone to work 20-25 hours a week, term time only as part of a
Zoo Adventure for Families and Children
Children who access the Best Start Plus Nursery Funding programme and their parents had the opportunity to visit Jersey Zoo last week. Families explored the zoo at their leisure and returned to a meeting point within the zoo grounds to enjoy a picnic lunch, books, singing and signing with Sarah Gavey, our Best Start Nursery
Coming up – Zoo Trip for Families
Fifty children and their parents have been invited to join us for our forthcoming Day Trip to the Zoo at Durrell. The children all access our Best Start Nursery Funding programme which funds their part time places at local nurseries across the Island. This programme exists to support children, aged 2-3 years living in poverty
Annual Raffle tickets now on sale
We are excited to announce that tickets for our annual JCCT raffle are now on sale. Don’t miss you chance to win one of our fantastic prizes: 1st Prize: Thermomix TM6 Noir 2nd Prize: £1,000 cash 3rd Prize: £500 Jersey Heritage Lets Voucher Tickets are just £5 each, and we accept both cash and card
Celebrating 10 Years of Pirates and Princesses Fundraiser
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our tenth Anniversary Pirates and Princesses Fundraiser, inviting nurseries and child carers to join us in dressing up, learning new songs and signs, and raising money to give more children their best start in life. Alice Bennion, our Programmes and Services Director, recently joined the children at
Variety – The Children’s Charity donates £5,000 worth of specialist toys to support children with disabilities
Variety- The Children’s Charity has generously donated £5,000 worth of toys specially chosen for children supported by us in local nurseries and preschools. Recognising the unique needs of children with disabilities, Variety quickly responded to our urgent request for a range of specialist toys to enhance the developmental support that we provide in these settings.
Inside the Heart of Charity – Exclusive Interview with our JCCT Ambassador Lili
Pictured – Lili Calvani
The sweet success of sell out cookies
Volunteer baker Jacki Braid created 100 Valentine’s Day themed cookies to raise funds for Jersey Child Care Trust. Jacki delivered the exquisite cookies the day before Valentine’s Day and the entire batch was sold in under one hour to employees at the offices of RBS International Ltd Jersey. In a wonderful gesture to boost the
Easter Play Session: Engaging Children and Families
Fifty children and their parents joined us at Pip’s Place for two fun play sessions. The floors were decorated with coloured tapes to balance on, jump over, drive toy cars on and throw little beanbags into various shapes. While parents chatted with each other over a steaming cup of tea, children enjoyed snacks and activities.
Nursery programme introduces mini mavericks to the wonders of aviation
Children in ten island nursery schools will embark on a journey of discovery with the return of the Ogier Engineer programme this month. The programme is part of a long-running collaboration between the Jersey Child Care Trust (JCCT) and the professional services firm Ogier, teaching young children about aeroplanes and the thrills of flight. Taking
Executive Director’s Inspirational visit to Guernsey
JCCT was funded by a group of Guernsey Funders to deliver four sessions to 50 different Guernsey charities recently to help them measure and tell others about the impact that they make. Our Executive Director, Fiona, gave them an insight into how we apply an Outcomes Based Accountability approach to what we do so that
Seeking – Special Needs Support Worker
Giving children their best start in life, one smile at a time! Join us as a Special Needs Support Worker to provide one-to-one support to a child with additional needs in their nursery. Play a part in creating a positive impact on young lives. Why choose us? Great training opportunities Supportive and friendly team enviroment
Seeking – Programme Coordinator
We are seeking a Programme Coordinator for our Special Needs Inclusion Programme. This is a part time admin role and you’ll be a crucial part of the Trust’s office team here at Pip’s Place delivering programmes and services that give children their best start in life. For more information, contact Kate Elston – kate@jcct.org.je or
Annual Review 2023
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Training and developing our childcare workforce
Pictured – Assistant Support Worker Gracie at a Busy Bees nursery – Dasa Wharton Photography In common with the whole early years sector, we have seen an increased need and a diminishing skilled and experienced local early years workforce which has tested the true measure of us. We have responded with resilience, creativity and innovation
Step right up! Variety’s ‘Cirque du Jersey’ is coming to town
Variety, the ‘Children’s Charity of Jersey’, have announced a spectacular event to support this year’s fundraising. The Summer Extravaganza will pay homage to the nostalgia, fun and thrills of the circus, with their very own ‘Cirque du Jersey’. Variety is the leading children’s charity in Jersey, supporting projects and causes which directly impact and transform
Best Start Plus Nursery Programme Families Celebrate Festive Fun at Pip’s Place Event
Children and families benefiting from the Best Start Plus Nursery Funding Programme recently enjoyed festivities at Pip’s Place during a Christmas Drop-In event held over two days. The event was filled with activities, refreshments, Christmas presents kindly donated by staff at RBSi, and plenty of take-home goodies. The children were thrilled to receive specially crafted
Outstanding Achievements at the Wilma Allan Award 2023
We are thrilled to announce Natalie Lempriere as the recipient of the prestigious Wilma Allan Award 2023. Nominated by Mrs Louise Jones-Butel, Manager of Nestling Day Care, Natalie has been recognised for her exceptional dedication and exemplary practises in the care and education of young children. The Wilma Allan Award, established over eight years ago
Third Sector Director of the Year Award
The recent Institute of Directors Jersey Awards ceremony saw Fiona Vacher, our Executive Director awarded with the IoD Jersey Third Sector Director of the Year Award. Celebrating Fiona’s remarkable leadership and dedication to the Jersey Child Care Trust (JCCT). Fiona attributed the honour to the collective efforts of the entire team, emphasizing the invaluable contributions
Honoured with 2nd Place for Outstanding Achievement at the Jersey Charity Awards
We are thrilled to announce that the Jersey Child Care Trust has been awarded second place for Outstanding Achievement for a Large Charity at the prestigious Jersey Charity Awards, organized by the Association of Jersey Charities. Our Executive Director, Fiona Vacher, Chair Phillip Callow, Deputy Chair Melissa Chester, Trustee Tanja Haynes, and Programmes and Inclusion
The voice of lived experience
Pictured – Tové de Chazal Gant and her daughter Executive Director, Fiona Vacher, recently attended the Lloyds Bank Foundation for the Channel Islands’ annual seminar, which focused on putting lived experience at the heart of charity. The Jersey Child Care Trust are fortunate to do this in lots of different ways; for example, formally on
Signing up to an inclusive welcome at Jersey’s Ports
Pictured – Emma Lawrence from JCCT teaching Makaton to Ports of Jersey staff The Jersey Child Care Trust is working with Ports of Jersey to help make air and sea travel easier for passengers with communication needs. Our special needs support and development co-ordinator, Emma Lawrence, is training 30 Ports of Jersey staff in Makaton
Regular Giving Campaign Launch
Charity Launches Regular Giving Campaign to Help More Children in Jersey The Jersey Child Care Trust (JCCT) has launched a new Regular Giving Campaign to make it possible for people to join its monthly giving community to help shape children’s futures. The charity’s campaign focuses on helping children when it matters most, in their youngest
Makaton Level 1 Training for Early Years Practitioners
We are now able to offer Makaton (using signs and symbols as a method of communication) training with our Makaton licensed trainer. Today over 100,000 children and adults use Makaton symbols and signs, either as their main method of communication or as a way to support speech. In addition to children and adults with communication
Volunteers Week
Pictured – JCCT volunteers Lili and Leo Calvani at the cake stall During the first week of June we joined organisations across the Island to say thank you to the volunteers who give their time to support the Trust and the Island’s community. Volunteers are central to the work of the Jersey Child Care Trust
Seeking – Special Needs Support Workers
The Jersey Child Care Trust are searching for full time and part time support workers – a minimum of 20 hours a week up to 38 hours a week, to provide one to one support for children with additional needs in their nursery or preschool. Applicants should be qualified to Level 3 in Early Years
25th Anniversary Raffle
Jersey Child Care Trust’s 25th Anniversary Raffle tickets are now on sale, with first prize of a 2023 Apple MacBook Pro – 14.2 inch (M2), second prize of £1,000 cash – sponsored by HSBC and third prize of £500 Handpicked Hotels voucher – sponsored by The Beach. Tickets can be purchased at the JCCT office,
The ‘All 4 Megan’ Crew
A group of old school friends are aiming to complete the upcoming Sark to Jersey and Jersey to Carteret rowing race this July and all whilst raising funds and awareness for the Jersey Child Care Trust. The ‘All 4 Megan’ crew of Carl Gavey, Dave Carpenter, Joel Speight, Alex Sieroczuk and Stephen Prosser (the cox)
Director of the Year – Award Nomination
Our Executive Director, Fiona Vacher has been nominated for a 2023 Institute of Directors, Director of the Year Award in the category of Third Sector. Members of the public, business leaders and employees of organisations have been voting for worthy individuals who they feel should be duly rewarded for their contribution and be recognised for
JCCT hosts Project Trident student from Les Quennevais School
Les Quennevais student, Cassie Ferreira joined JCCT for two week’s Trident work experience. Discovering what it would be like working with us Cassie said “I chose the JCCT because in the job description it had said that the student needed knowledge in IT and I really enjoy IT at school, but in these two weeks
JCCT deliver Training and Development to Childcare Workforce
As part of the Workforce Development Strand of the Best Start Programme, our trainers are delivering the MAYBO licensed course with its early years focus to over 500 childcare practitioners working in regulated settings this year. So far we have trained 170 practitioners, many of whom have given up their weekends and free time to
Wilma Allan Award Nominations 2023
The Annual Wilma Allan Award was created to recognise a student or recently qualified practitioner whose practice has been noticed as going ‘above and beyond’. The award was created in memory of former JCCT employee, Wilma Allan, who was a person who noticed the actions of hardworking, unassuming achievers who constantly deliver. Students or practitioners
JCCT Patron’s visit to Busy Bees Le Providence Nursery
JCCT Patron, Dr Karen Kyd visited Busy Bees La Providence (LP) Nursery to meet some of the people behind the scenes at JCCT who make such a difference to the lives of children in Jersey. Dr Alice Bennion, our Inclusion and Programmes Manager gave Dr Kyd valuable insights into the scale of our work, delivering
Let’s Inject Quality into Childcare Plans
Our Executive Director, Fiona Vacher was invited to comment on the recent announcements and discussions around working parents and childcare with this article published in the Jersey Evening Post on Wednesday 12th April 2023: PwC’s Chief Strategy Officer, Leyla Yildirim, presented a compelling economic case to a packed Chamber of Commerce lunch event recently following
Annual Review 2022
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Christmas at the Museum
In December over 100 children, their families and our supporters were invited to join us at the Jersey Museum for our Christmas Event. Ogier gifted the venue to our charity enabling us to create an event to thank everyone involved with us in some way. Author Penny Byrne read her newly published children’s book; ‘Corbi’s Christmas
Wilma Allan Award 2022
In their first official engagement with the local children’s charity on Monday 28th November 2022 , His Excellency and Dr Kyd presented The Wilma Allan Award to this year’s winner, Miss Sunny Hansford. The award recognises Miss Hansford’s outstanding practice as an Early Years Practitioner at Little Squirrel’s Nursery. Fiona Vacher, Executive Director of the
New Patrons for JCCT
His Excellency, Vice Admiral Jerry Kyd, and Dr. Kyd have become joint patrons of the Jersey Child Care Trust and in their first official engagement with the Trust presented an annual award at a recent reception. His Excellency said: “My wife and I are absolutely delighted to be joint Patrons at this most wonderful charity.
Donation helps children with disabilities go to nursery
A donation of £53,000 from the Philip Gower Charitable Foundation to the Special Needs Inclusion Programme will provide 3,500 hours of specialist support for children with disabilities to access mainstream nurseries. Mr Gower said the Foundation wanted to make a difference for children with disabilities. He said: “We recently visited a nursery to see the
Family Day at the Zoo
Families enrolled on our Best Start Plus Programme enjoyed a wonderful day at the zoo this summer thanks to Durrell’s Access to Nature initiative. Our families spent the morning exploring the zoo, some for the first time, before joining up with us for a delicious picnic followed by zoo themed stories, singing and signing with
Jersey Children’s Day
The Trust took part in celebrating Jersey Children’s Day on the 3rd July. We joined in the fun with many others who support children and families at Millbrook Park. We shared stories, singing, signing and free scavenger hunts. (Thousands attend Jersey’s Children’s Day events – BBC News)
New Chairman Appointed
The Jersey Child Care Trust has appointed its new Chair, following a rigorous selection and recruitment process, overseen by the Appointments Commission. Phillip Callow has been appointed as the fourth Chairman to serve the charity as it approaches its 25th anniversary year next year. Phillip takes up the baton from Mrs Marnie Baudains who is
Annual Review 2021
The Jersey Child Care Trust was established in 1997 and is registered with the Charity Commission. Putting families first is at the heart of what we do. We help families access the nurture, care and learning they need for children to thrive. We provide information and services to families, policy makers, child care providers and
We are looking for a new chair to lead board
The Jersey Child Care Trust was established in 1997 and is registered with the Charity Commission. Putting families first is at the heart of what we do. We help families access the nurture, care and learning they need for children to thrive. We provide information and services to families, policy makers, child care providers and
