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Manager: Karen Hammond Deputy Manager: Carmen Marson Tel No: 01422 352492 Mobile: 07500480761

The months before the half term break up the childrenhave been keeping busy with the topics of ‘Family’ and theAutumn Season. We carried outseveral creative activities to fill our boards with artwork covering the story ‘The Day the Crayons Quit’. We are awaiting for familyand baby photos for the ‘Family Tree’ display. You can email tocarmen.marson@staugustinescentrehalifax.org.uk for printing.We had an Eid Celebration partyat the end of September. A bigthank you to those who donatedfood and goodies. vfWe attended a free showing of ‘The Toothy Adventure of DavyDenture’ at Square Chapel. It wasenjoyed by all who attended. We have made garlic bread andafter a trip to the Jubilee ChildrenCentre’s Outback we baked an apple and red currant crumble with the the ingredients we picked.They enjoyed their snacks. Baking is a great science and mathematicaldevelopment opportunity of fun.We also ventured to People’s Park for a nice outing to see the ducks and enjoyed the swings and slide atthe playground. All pictures can be found in our trips and activities albums situated in the nursery welcome area.

Thank YouA big thank you for your participation in the pyjama fun day in raising funds for the Cracker Jack Foundation and our Nursery. We are a voluntary organisation and we rely on donations and carrying out several fundraising opportunities through the year to help keep our doors open. Please visit our Webpage and follow us on Facebook for more information.Thank you again for the Harvest food donations they were brought down stairs and used for the centres food café and donated to people and families in need. We are quite a resourceful nursery and take every opportunity to get out and about using the local area resources. We have made several trips to ‘Pets at Home’ to see the fish, animals and the dogs being groomed. Stopping in at Aldi’s to purchase our garlic bread ingredients. Yummy!!! We have walked around the area and took pictures of the children in front of their family home. They were all so proud to show us where they lived. (No addresses are displayed) Some could even pick out their house numbers which is great for mathematical development. If your home is too far for us to walk to, can you please take a photograph of your child by the door and email to the address highlighted or just drop one off at nursery. This is all working towards their Personal, Social and Emotional development and Understanding the World in the Early Years Foundation Stage. (EYFS)We continue to have P.E. sessions at the school. We look forward to Sue’s Monday drop in session making up stories with the children and singing with her guitar. This is really good for the Children’s EYFS development in Expressive Arts and Design and Listening and Attention.

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Reminders: Please ensure all children come to nursery with weather appropriate clothing. We go out in all weathers so wellies and warm raincoats are essential this time of year and sometimes hat and gloves too! Please remember collection times are 11:55 and 3:25 if you are late collecting your child a late fee of £1.00 for every five minutes will be applied after 12:00 and 3:30.You may have noticed that there is no entry to the nursery on drop off between the times of 9:10 - 9:30 and 12:40-1:00 due to group time. No interruptions is essential for effective learning to take place. Dates for your Diary:NovemberWednesday 4th - Square Chapel £2.50 payment due.Thursday 5th – Bonfire NightWednesday 11th Square ChapelFriday 13th – Children in Need fundraising event. More information to come.DecemberMonday 14th -Christmas ConcertTuesday 15th – Santa’s GrottoFriday 18th – Big Blue Frog More information to come.Two week half term closureClose Friday 18th DecemberNursery re-opens Monday 4th January

Coming up: Bonfire, and a trip to the Outback. Square Chapel to see ‘The Snow Dragon’. Children in Need. Making a huge Advent Calendar and baking. Christmas Concert, Santa’s Grotto and end of the term Big Blue Frog Party.

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Are you struggling with your child’s behaviour, attention spans and attainment levels? If so here is some useful information that could be part of the cause.

Sugars and E Numbers in foods that can have a negative effect on Children’s Behaviour and Health.

Not all E numbers are bad for you or harmful – many are from completely natural sources and are innocuous. But some E numbers are known to have side effects and have a negative effect when eaten or drunk. Here we look at which E numbers are best avoided by certain groups of people.

E Numbers Advisable for Children to Avoid

Some of the E numbers that the UK government have suggested children should avoid, particularly if they’ve shown any signs of suffering from hyperactivity, are as follows.

E102 – tartrazine. As well as hyperactivity, it’s been linked to asthma and rashes. It’s commonly found in products such as biscuits, sweets and even mushy peas.

E110 – sunset yellow. In addition to hyperactivity and behaviour issues, it’s also been linked to allergies and gastric upset. It’s found in products such as ice creams, drinks and sweets.

E122 – carmoisine. This has also been linked to an increase in allergies and intolerances. It’s commonly found in ready meals, biscuits, sweets and jelly.

E124 – ponceau 4R. It’s also been linked to instances of allergies and intolerances. It’s found in drinks, biscuits and sweets.

E129 – allura red. This is commonly found in products such as sausages and soft drinks. E104 – quinoline yellow. It’s also been linked to incidences of rashes and asthma. It’s found in

products such as smocked haddock, pickle and sweets. E211 – sodium benzoate. It’s also been linked to asthma. It’s found in ice lollies, baked foods and

soft drinks.

Asthmatics and People Suffering from Breathing Problems

If you already suffer from asthma or any other form of breathing problem there are some E numbers that could aggravate the condition. So it may be best to avoid consuming:

E102 – tartrazine. This yellow dye is found in fizzy drinks squashes, cake mixes, custard powder, sauces, ice cream, marzipan, jam, marmalade, mustard, yoghurt and many other products. It can cause allergic reactions in people who suffer from asthma.

E104 – quinoline yellow. This synthetic yellow dye is found in ice creams, ice lollies, smoked haddock and scotch eggs. Although it’s used in the UK, it’s banned in many other countries, including America, Australia and Japan.

E107 – yellow G. In people who already have asthma, it’s been linked to causing allergic reactions. E142 – green S. It’s found in desserts, ice cream, mint sauce, sweets, tinned peas and gravy granules

and is already banned in many countries. E213 – calcium benzoate. This preservative can make symptoms worse for people with asthma. E221 – Sodium sulphite. Sometimes found in orange juice, this preservative may trigger asthma.

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Allergies and Intolerances

E142 – green S. It’s been linked to cases of the allergic reaction, urticaria. It’s found in desserts, ice cream, mint sauce, sweets, tinned peas and gravy granules and is already banned in many countries.

E132 – indigo carmine. This colouring has been linked to increased skin sensitivity. It’s used in products such as sweets, biscuits, ice cream and baked products.

E213 – calcium benzoate. This preservative is linked to allergic reactions, particularly in people who already suffer from asthma.

E220 – sulphur dioxide. This preservative is found in cordials, wine, soft drinks, dried fruit and vinegar and has been associated with provoking asthma attacks.

Gastric Problems

Some E numbers may cause gastric irritation or upset. E numbers to avoid if you’re sensitive in this department include:

E226 – calcium sulphite. This is a preservative that has been linked to gastric irritation. It’s banned in Australia.

E110 – sunset yellow. It’s found in products such as ice creams, drinks and sweets and has been linked to gastric upset.

Which E Numbers?

But how do you know the good E numbers from the bad and which ones specifically have reported effects?

E951 – AspartameAspartame is an artificial sweetener that’s widely used as an ingredient in products such as snacks, desserts, diet and low-sugar foods, drinks and sweets. It’s known to affect some people who have phenylketonuira, or PKU, but reactions have been reported in others too. Side effects are said to include headaches.

E110 – sunset yellowThis is a yellow colouring that is added to a wide range of products such as squash, jelly, marzipan, jams, soup, sauces and tinned fish. Some people suggest it should be avoided by anyone suffering from existing allergic conditions, such as asthma or urticaria (a skin condition), but it’s also one of the E numbers studied by Southampton University researchers. They found it to be involved in increasing hyperactivity in children. The government now recommend that, if a child has signs of hyperactivity of ADHD, it’s worth avoiding this additive.

E102 - tartazineThis is also a yellow food colouring and may cause allergic reactions in some people, including asthma attacks. It’s found in a range of products, such as soups, custard powder, mustard, marmalade, jelly, marzipan, ice lollies, fizzy drinks and squash. Again, it’s recently been found to increase hyperactivity in children. The government now recommend that, if a child has signs of

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hyperactivity or ADHD, it’s worth avoiding this additive. It is already banned from use in Austria and Norway.

E122 - carmoisineThis is a synthetic red dye that is commonly found in jelly, jam, sweets, flavoured yoghurts, packet soup and blancmange. It may cause allergic reactions in some people. It’s one of the E numbers studied by researchers from Southampton University and found to increase hyperactivity in children. The government now recommend that, if a child has signs of hyperactivity of ADHD, it’s worth avoiding this additive. It’s already banned from use in America, Norway, Japan and Sweden.

E124 – ponceau 4R / cochineal redThis is a type of colouring that is used in all sorts of products, including jelly, soups, packet cake mixes, dessert topping and salami. It’s one of the E numbers that was recently flagged up in a study at Southampton University as increasing hyperactivity in children. The government now recommend that, if a child has signs of hyperactivity of ADHD, it’s worth avoiding this additive. This E number is already banned from use in America and Norway.

E129 – allura redThis orangey red food colouring is a synthetic dye that is used in foods such as sweets and drinks. There are some indications that people who are allergic or intolerant of aspirin may be extra sensitive to it. It’s one of the E numbers studied by researchers from Southampton University and found to increase hyperactivity in children. The government now recommend that, if a child has signs of hyperactivity of ADHD, it’s worth avoiding this additive. This E number is already banned in many other countries, including Belgium, France, Germany, Sweden, Austria and Norway.

E104 – quinoline yellowThis yellow food colouring is used in products such as scotch eggs, smoked haddock and ice cream. It’s one of the E numbers studied by researchers from Southampton University and found to increase hyperactivity in children. The government now recommend that, if a child has signs of hyperactivity of ADHD, it’s worth avoiding this additive. It’s already banned in many other countries, including Australia, America, Japan and Norway.

E211 – sodium benzoateThis is used as preservative in products such as soft drinks, margarine, salad dressing, soya sauce, sweets and some sauces. There are some indications that it may cause reactions in people suffer from asthma or other allergic conditions, particularly when consumed at the same time as E102, tartrazine. It’s one of the E numbers studied by researchers from Southampton University and found to increase hyperactivity in children. The government now recommend that, if a child has signs of hyperactivity of ADHD, it’s worth avoiding this additive.

Although these examples seem startling enough on their own, this is by no means the fully extent of E numbers that could be harmful to health.

Colourants in Sports Drinks

We’re all aware how much bright colouring can attract us to a particular product in the shops. Let’s face it, when it comes to children in particular, ask yourself are they likely to choose a drink which resembles water or one that is orange, yellow or bright green in colour? Companies who make these drinks know this so they’ll use a variety of artificial colourants to make their drinks more appealing - not only to athletes but to children too. That poses a number of problems. For example, if your child isn’t active enough and gets hooked on these kinds of sports drinks, they’ll inevitably put on weight. Certain additives have also been linked to causing behavioural problems such as hyperactivity and attention deficit disorder. Then, there’s also the damage that too much sugar can do to children, especially with regard to their teeth.

http://www.exploreenumbers.co.uk/complete-overview-enumbers.html

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Let’s make some Sugar Swaps!

We think we don't eat much sugar - but it all adds up!The highest contributors to added sugar in the diet of 4 to 10 year olds are:

30% from drinks (including 16% from soft drinks)

29% mainly from biscuits, cakes and breakfast cereals

22% from sweets, chocolate, table sugar, jams and other sweet spreads

12% from yoghurts, fromage frais, ice-cream, and other dairy desserts.

http://www.nhs.uk/change4life/Pages/low-sugar-healthy-snacks.aspx

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