The Big Toddle, organised by children's charity Barnardo's, saw 10 childminders and the children they care for set off from Sunderland Children's Centre in Washington to the Millenium Centre Library for a special storytelling event. The event raised more than £400.
Labour councillor Pat Smith, the lead member for children's services at Sunderland City Council, said: "Childminders are an excellent way to encourage a child's reading as they are able to fully support a child as they develop language and literacy skills at their own pace."
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