Are you having trouble calming them down? If so, read on for our full breakdown of overstimulation in children and some handy tips to...

Toddlers are a lot of fun. They are entertaining and have a way of melting our hearts. However, as they grow, they can become more...

At the beginning of the nursery year and throughout the coming terms we always have a mini task at hand convincing nervous new parents...

First, let’s clarify something that will hopefully bring relief: Encouraging our children to talk isn’t about chattering incessantly to...

One of the most common questions I am asked of our new parents, families, when children enrol at our setting is ‘how long will it take...

In all the rooms at The Old School House Nursery, table manners are encouraged. The Nest are our youngest children and early table...

During the past year, families have had to make significant changes to meet the COVID-19 rules. So many things have changed - Regular...

Nurturing independence in children can be a tricky balance. It requires just the right amount of support and love, mixed with a healthy...

This is not an Anniversary that I really want to celebrate but it is important that we acknowledge the enormity of what we have all...

Here are my top tips for working from home with children! Create a schedule Children respond well to a routine; a schedule will allow you...

At The Old School House Nursery, the Indoor/Outdoor Program is a fundamental part of our curriculum. Our program allows children the...

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....

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...

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...

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,...