As 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...

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

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...

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...

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

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

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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, buildin...

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...

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

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 favou...

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 ...

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 y...

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 p...

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 raise...

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

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