Nursery School, Slobozia Romania

The nursery school

The nursery school first opened its doors in September 1998. Most of the children at this school are lagging behind in their development, finding it difficult to communicate, with poor speech. The nursery school is very important for them, teaching the basic skills they need to cope at primary school. The teacher devotes a lot of attention to hygiene, and teaches the children to express themselves through group talk and drama.

Meals. The children often arrive at school tired and hungry, and the lack of food is evident during lessons as they can scarcely concentrate. They therefore receive bread and milk each day, which for them is a real treat.

Peace and quiet. The children really enjoy coming to school — a place of peace and quiet where they receive love, and can forget about their difficult home situations for a little while. They receive a Christian education in which God’s love is expressed through teaching and singing, with plenty of attention given to birthdays and other special occasions.

Pupil Adoption Plan

The Pupil Adoption Plan is an initiative of the Children’s Relief department, with the goal of having all the toddlers in the village of Slobozia attend school. We currently aim to help the poorest families — pre-school education is very important for them, as children who go through pre-school achieve much better results in primary school, and much better chances of escaping the cycle of poverty. Most parents in Slobozia are uneducated, making it very difficult for them to help their child, which is why this work matters so much.

The help we give includes:

• Good education, with a focus on correct use of the Romanian language, social skills, hygiene, and preparation for reading, writing and arithmetic
• Christian education, sharing the love of God
• A healthy meal every day — often the only meal the children receive that day
• Guidance for the child and their parents

A child can be supported for £23 per month, covering both education and a daily meal, or £12 per month, covering either a meal or education. Support is needed for as long as the child attends pre-school, up to a maximum of three years; if a sponsor needs to stop, a three-month cancellation notice lets us find another sponsor for the child. If you would like to support a child, please email Contacteeouk@gmail.com or call us on 0800 2980 126.