A PLAYCARE provider has received thousands of pounds to develop its service for children, writes Helen Clarke.

Redditch Playcare Providers Forum has been awarded £5,000 from the National Lottery.

The forum is a group of childcare providers which meets regularly to gain information, mutual support and training, as well as planning joint projects.

The group tabled a successful grant application to Awards for All, which helps community groups, for an exciting project set to take place early in the new year.

And West Midlands Arts has agreed to pay for two training days for all Redditch childcare providers who want to take part.