A film that aims to help support families with pre-school children has been commissioned by Gedling Borough Council, Gedling Homes and Nottinghamshire County Council.
Film production company, JAM-AV have begun filming ‘Early Years’, a film that will showcase the services and support available to parents in their local area to best prepare their children for school.
Some children find it difficult to be separated from their parents when starting school, they may not be able to use the toilet unaided or communicate their needs to their new teacher. The film will highlight to parents the services available to support them and their child’s development.
The crew will be filming children and parents at Netherfield Children’s Centre on Tuesday, June 9, at 10am. They’ll then go on to film scenes at the Railway Children Cricket Pavilion in Gedling, St George’s Centre, Netherfield Pre-school and a host of other nurseries and schools before finishing the shoot at Arnold Carnival on June 21. Musician Richard Shrewsbury, who is composing the music to support the film, will also be leading a free musical session for parents and toddlers at Arnold Carnival on Sunday 21 June between 12pm-2pm.
The film will be premiered on July 16 at Carlton Pentecostal Church and will also be available online.
JAM-AV Director Jenny McDonald said: “It’s a pleasure and lots of fun to be working on the Early Years project. We have been amazed by the amount on offer for young families within the area. We hope new parents and children will join us at the launch event and start accessing these fantastic services.”
Councillor Kathryn Fox, Portfolio Holder for Communities said;
“We’re very excited about this project. It’s not often we get lights and cameras in Netherfield and Colwick and it’s a great opportunity to highlight an important issue for parents with children starting school.”
