Scottish Charity No: SCO37292

Contact us at:
mail@funfirst.org.uk
07525186784
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What do other think about us?

Rhu Primary, P1-3, Jan 2010 (Fabletales)

• The whole session was well thought out and fitted in seamlessly with our own ideas and teaching...  A fantastic link to our project.  Thanks :)
• The session was beautifully planned and age appropriate.  Vicky has a lovely manner with the children...  Thank you for a lovely time
• All pupils were engaged and stories were linked very closely to our topic (climate change in Antartica).  The letter from "Waddle" is  much appreciated and will be great for helping us to celebrate the end of our topic! Thank You!

Parklands Special School, Dec 2009

 The activities are very interactive and suitable for the complex needs of the children taking part. The leader is always well prepared and goes beyond the call of duty and has a lovely manner when working with the children and their parents. 

Colgrain Primary, Primary 1, Sep 2009 (Fabletales)

Well pitched to the age of the children, loved the interaction with children and the way they were involved throughout the session.

Would definitely recommend this session...

Comments from Parental feedback forms about Rhymetime, Fitness and Fabletale sessions, May 2009

• Having just moved to the area it has been a great way to meet people and my child really enjoys the sessions.
• My daughter and I love the sessions and she sings the songs all week long!  It’s really beneficial for her and has helped her speech.
• The sessions are not only beneficial for my daughter but also for me as I can see her improvement and have a part in it with her.
• It is always a great comfort to know you are not the only person with problems and there is great support.
• He would come every day, given the choice!
• Fitness brilliant for running off energy and coordination skills. Love the fun equipment.
• Fabletales really helps concentration and listening skills.
• Very impressed by all the activity leaders.  Their infectious enthusiasm, energy and patience make all the sessions fun.

JLB Pre-5, March 2009 (Fabletales)

Staff quotes - the activity was “motivating”, “engaging”, “captivating”, “children really got involved”, “it was REALLY good”, “...during the session the enjoyment was obvious”.

Anon Children, Feb 2009 (Valentine’s Fabletale in conjunction with Homelink for Children aged 5-9yrs and their parents)

• I liked searching for the ingredients for the spell with the troll.
• It was very good. I liked the hunt in the story best. The puppets were great.
• I liked the troll talking best and he put the story in Susan’s head.

Anon Parents, Feb 2009 (Valentine’s Fabletale in conjunction with Homelink for Children aged 5-9yrs and their parents)

• Very Good. A well balance mix of stories and activities that entertained the kids and adults.
• Enjoyed being able to interact and share the story with kids. Going to their level.
• I thoroughly enjoyed the story. It was nice to meeting other parents and having a chat.

Rhu Primary, Jan 2009 (Fabletales for P1-3 children)

Very enjoyable and appropriate for our “Scottish” themed day.  Children especially enjoyed the drama activities.

Anon Children, Dec 2008 (Christmas Fabletales in conjunction with Homelink for children aged 5 -9)

• I want to come again
• I liked all of it
• I Liked the stories best.  I especially liked Onion helping.  It was fantastic.
• Loved onion
• I enjoyed spending time with Mum.

Anon Parents, Dec 2008 (Christmas Fabletales in conjunction with Homelink for children aged 5 -9)

• An Excellent way to develop learning in children. Storytelling is great for language and speech development.
• I enjoyed watching the children’s faces while listening to the story.
• Taking part in this activity has helped me remember that storytelling can also be an “active” activity.
• Boys and I enjoyed the enthusiasm of all adults.  Can’t wait till next time.
• It was great ti have an opportunity to have an activity we could take part in with our children.
• My child was blown away by the storytelling... we will be back.

Eileen Kay Homelink Worker, Dec 2008 (Fabletales)

The feedback has been very positive and I would be delighted to work in partnership with Fun First to promote another such event.  Your realistic costing strategy would allow me to work with you to develop several of these events or similar events throughout 2009.

Rhu Primary, Nov 2008 (Fabletale sessions for P1-3s)

• The whole session was very well thought out and engaging for all the children.
• All pupils were well engaged and thoroughly enjoyed the stories...
• Length of activities and stories were relevant and appropriate.  Props and costumes were spot on.
• Leader was extremely personable and had a fantastic way with the children.

BASIC, Nov 2008 (introduction to sign language using songs for children aged 4- 11)

Really enjoyed watching the end performance.  Impressed with how much the children have learnt.

Anon Parent, Sep 2008 (Fitness)

Having never been before he didn't want to go this afternoon, however after reluctantly going along, he really enjoyed his time and said he wants to go every week that he can!! That is saying something as he feels that he is too big for most things.

Bookstart, September 2008

What a HUGE amount of work Vicky, Carolyn and the team must have put into Fun First over the past few months. We were blown away by what you had achieved.

Alan Reid MP, August 2008

I was very impressed with the enthusiasm of the managers and play leaders.

Trish, June 2008

Thanks…. After committee meetings I am constantly impressed at how slick an operation it is and how professionally it is ran. You gals have a tremendous energy and spirit and you probably don't realise the positive impact that you have on so many people in Helensburgh. Fun First is a really fantastic institution and this is solely due to the massive efforts that you two especially continually put into it. Before I went to Fun First (when my eldest was 6 months) I knew no -one in town and  even less about children's development. It turned out to be the key to me (and the kids) making some amazing friends and really making us fit into our small town community. I doubt that this view ever comes across on your evaluation forms. I don't think that you realise just how many long term friendships are actually forged when people think they are just going to go along to learn a spot of sign language... Thank you both.

Comments from Parental feedback forms about Rhymetime sessions

Anon. May 2008

• The format is immediately engaging for the children, even more so recently.
• Nice informal feel to the sessions, very easy to come into as a new face.
• Absolutely, my child has benefited do much from attending he sings all the time and loves attending even Nursery commented on how he loves singing and knows all the words.
• The use of props really involves the children and keeps them interested.
• I have been to parent led groups, which were good but there is such a difference when led by and activity leader in terms of quality, content and child involvement.
• The leaders are very enthusiastic .  They all do an excellent job and they should be commended in a very time consuming job. All very professional.
• I have felt very welcome in the group.
• The enjoyment all the children get while being educated is fantastic.
• Having a specific baby session is excellent

If you would like to leave your own comments email us at mail@funfirst.org.uk