During this uncertain time, it is important for children to feel comfortable and safe. We cover some ways to safeguard your children from anxieties around th...

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 the leaves off the pl...

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 School House Nursery we b...

Children Children are seen as active people in creating their own learning environment within a safe indoor/outdoor program that fosters their well-being and...

The Reggio Emilia Approach is an innovative and inspiring approach to early childhood education, valuing the child as strong, capable and resilient; rich wit...

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“Play based learning is important as it allows children to take ownership of their learning and to let learning unfold naturally, building the foundation for...

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 and time again from p...

On Thursday last week I travelled to London for some important training based on the new Ofsted Requirements that are coming in to force later this year. As ...

Nature 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 favourite activities to d...

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 lovely time of year ...

We are counting down to all the wonderful things that are happening at our nursery in December - make sure you have saved the dates for your diary so you don...

A 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 prefer which I will s...

On 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 raised a whopping £320.05...

Toddler Discipline - Without Shame (9 Guidelines) A toddler acting out is not shameful, nor is it behavior that needs punishing. It’s a cry for attention, a ...

Take a look at the super Autumn Activities you can do with your children... we just love the Imagination Tree! https://theimaginationtree.com/50-autumn-play-...