Sally RustomjiWorking from home with childrenHere are my top tips for working from home with children! Create a schedule Children respond well to a routine; a schedule will allow you...
Sally RustomjiIndoors / OutdoorsAt The Old School House Nursery, the Indoor/Outdoor Program is a fundamental part of our curriculum. Our program allows children the oppo...
Sally RustomjiHow we are managing Covid 19 Bubbles in our settingAs of week commencing 29th June 2020 we will be creating three new Bubbles to group the children as they begin to return to nursery. Rai...
Sally RustomjiHow do I talk to my child about Coronavirus?During this uncertain time, it is important for children to feel comfortable and safe. We cover some ways to safeguard your children from...
Sally RustomjiThey know they are not allowed to. So why do they do it?Have you ever thought, “They know they are not allowed to climb on the table/run away from the table with food/run around the room/pull t...
Sally RustomjiNature Walks with Sally I am delighted to share with you the new programme I am introducing to Pre School this Spring - Nature Walks with Sally. At The Old Schoo...
Sally RustomjiOSHN PhilosphyChildren Children are seen as active people in creating their own learning environment within a safe indoor/outdoor program that fosters ...
Sally Rustomji5 REASONS WE EMBRACE THE REGGIO EMILIA APPROACHThe Reggio Emilia Approach is an innovative and inspiring approach to early childhood education, valuing the child as strong, capable and...
Sally Rustomji4 Reasons why PLAY is so important at our setting.“Play based learning is important as it allows children to take ownership of their learning and to let learning unfold naturally, buildin...
Sally RustomjiWhen should my child start school? Q and A Each Year around the beginning of the Summer Term - schools are on a mission to get as many children enrolled as possible . I hear time a...
Sally RustomjiValue for MoneyOn Thursday last week I travelled to London for some important training based on the new Ofsted Requirements that are coming in to force ...
Sally RustomjiAsk Sally: Activities Outdoors and in NatureNature has the ability to calm us, to connect us with beauty, and to reconnect us to the earth and environment. Here are some of my favou...
Sally RustomjiWhat are your Christmas Rituals?I love this time of year. It’s cool outside, it’s getting dark earlier and earlier, the festive lights are up along the streets — such a ...
Sally RustomjiChristmas at The Old School House NurseryWe are counting down to all the wonderful things that are happening at our nursery in December - make sure you have saved the dates for y...
Sally RustomjiAsk Sally : How to start toilet trainingA question we get asked time and time again in our nursery is "when should we start toilet training?" So today, here is the approach I p...
Sally RustomjiChildren inNeedOn Friday 15th November we are doing our thing at The Old S Wow - Thank you to all of our wonderful children, parents and staff who raise...
Sally RustomjiAsk Sally: Advice for Parents Toddler Discipline - Without Shame (9 Guidelines) A toddler acting out is not shameful, nor is it behavior that needs punishing. It’s a c...
Sally RustomjiActivity Ideas: Outdoor Autumn FunTake a look at the super Autumn Activities you can do with your children... we just love the Imagination Tree! https://theimaginationtree...