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Celebrating Children’s Art Week at Windmill Hill Day Nursery

Pre-schoolers from Windmill Hill Day Nursery in Swindon were delighted to showcase their creativity as they took part in a series of activities to celebrate Children’s Art Week.

At the award-winning setting on Windmill Hill Business Park, Whitehill Way, children began by investigating famous artists and their iconic works using books and resources, before taking to the garden outside to re-create a series of the renowned paintings on a large scale.

From Picasso to Kandinsky, children were inspired by the styles and techniques they had observed and were thrilled to experiment with a range of colours to imitate the designs.

Windmill Hill Day Nursery Quality Manager, Gemma Gill explained;

“The children have shown a real interest in mark making so this week has presented a fantastic opportunity to strengthen this. Not only has this been a great deal of fun, but offers a host of benefits including aiding concentration, improving memory, developing fine motor skills and encouraging self-esteem and personal expression.”

Children’s Art Week begins on 29th June 2022.

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River View Day Nursery children celebrate National Gardening Week

There were exciting opportunities at every turn for children at River View Day Nursery in Hertford as they celebrated National Gardening Week with a range of themed activities.

At the Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ Day Nursery on North Road, pre-schoolers were delighted to take to their garden allotment where they tended to their crops of carrots and runner beans, showcasing the skills they had been learning by digging, watering and weeding.

During the learning experience, pre-schoolers were thrilled to discover that the strawberries and lettuce they had planted earlier in the year were ready to harvest, and after being picked and washed, were enjoyed by the group as part of their daily snack.

River View Day Nursery Team Leader, Susan Stratford explained;

“The children have been working so hard in their allotment and this has been such a rewarding process for everyone involved. They have loved tracking the progress of their crops, and these initiatives offer a host of benefits, including aiding concentration, encouraging responsibility and teaching the importance of nutrition for healthy lifestyles.”

At River View, children take part in sustainable activities all year round, from crafting with natural and recycled materials to making habitats for wildlife, leading them to earn a prestigious ‘Green Flag’, the highest accolade in the internationally-recognised Eco-Schools programme, which is awarded for exceptional environmental practices.

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A Very Royal Tea Party at Windmill Hill Day Nursery

Festivities were well underway at Windmill Hill Day Nursery in Swindon as families and colleagues gathered for a ‘Very Royal Tea Party’ in the gardens outside.

As part of celebrations to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, parents were invited to join their children at the award-winning setting on Whitehill Way, where they enjoyed a selection of homemade treats, including cakes, sandwiches and scones, as well as taking part in a charity raffle to raise vital funds for Bliss, helping to raise over £500 for the worthy cause.

Across the setting, pre-schoolers also took part in a range of activities to mark Her Majesty’s 70-year reign, from making their own crowns and researching London and its palaces, to learning a Jubilee song which was performed for parents during the occasion. 

Windmill Hill Day Nursery Manager, Lora Worthington explained;

“We had a brilliant time commemorating this special event in history with a range of themed activities across the nursery and it was lovely to have parents join us too. The children loved preparing for the tea party and this presented a fantastic opportunity to develop language skills, learn more about British history and promote a wider understanding of the world.”

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National Gardening Week at Greengables Day Nursery

There were exciting learning opportunities at every turn for children at Greengables Day Nursery in Owlsmoor as they were joined by a parent to celebrate National Gardening Week.

As part of festivities at the award-winning setting on Yeovil Road, pre-schoolers were delighted to welcome an expert nursery dad, who delivered a masterclass on how to plant and effectively tend to produce, before helping the children sow seeds for a range of fruit and vegetables, including runner beans, carrots, tomatoes, lettuce and strawberries.

The children carefully followed the instructions given, before working together as a team and using their gardening tools, as well as learning why water and sunlight are vital to the successful growth of the crops and other basic scientific messages.

Greengables Day Nursery Deputy Manager, Julia Grant explained;

“Our Greengables Gardening Club had a fantastic time learning more about this rewarding topic and it was wonderful to have one of our talented nursery parents join us for the occasion. The children are very excited to care for and track the progress of their crops and we can’t wait to eventually use these ingredients in our cooking activities and meals.”

At the setting, children take part in sustainable activities all year round, from crafting with natural and recycled materials to making habitats for wildlife, leading them to earn a prestigious ‘Green Flag’, the highest accolade in the internationally-recognised Eco-Schools programme, which is awarded for exceptional environmental practices.

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Jubilee celebrations at Cherry Trees Day Nursery

Festivities were well underway at Cherry Trees Day Nursery in Cranfield as children and colleagues took part in a range of activities to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

At the Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ Day Nursery on Duncan Road, children were delighted to create their very own bunting and paper chain decorations, as well as crowns encrusted with jewels and diamonds for a ‘Very Royal Tea Party’, where parents joined in the garden for socialising and a selection of homemade treats, including cakes, sandwiches and scones.  

Across the setting, pre-schoolers also took part in a range of activities to mark Her Majesty’s 70-year reign, from reading storybooks about the Queen and painting their interpretations of her, to crafting with red, white and blue materials and making biscuits for the occasion.

Cherry Trees Day Nursery Quality Manager, Lorraine Harben explained;

“We had a brilliant time commemorating this special event in history and this provided endless opportunities for the children to showcase their creativity, as well as learn more about the wider world around them. It was lovely to welcome nursery families to the tea party, and we were also thrilled to raise vital funds for Bliss with a special charity raffle.”

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Fitness Week at Field House Day Nursery

There was excitement at every turn for children at Field House Day Nursery in Buckingham as they were introduced to a variety of new sports and physical activities during a special Fitness Week at the setting, all whilst raising vital funds for charity, Bliss.

At the award-winning day nursery on Tingewick Road, children showcased their creativity by making a replica olympic torch, before researching flags from around the world and competing in their very own games. The group were also delighted to receive a visit from an Olympic gymnastics coach, who gave an insight into the competition and training involved.

As part of the festivities, children were delighted to experience hockey sessions with their talented Nursery Practitioner, Kirsty Freshwater, who in her spare time is also a premier league hockey player, as well as other activities including a ‘mini mudder’ obstacle course, egg and spoon race, javelin, long jump, relay races and baby yoga for younger children.

To further the learning experience, children also learnt how to take care of their bodies through healthy eating, which was supported by making fresh fruit salads and smoothies, before exploring the countryside with a walk in the local fields.

As a result of their efforts and generous donations from nursery families, Field House were delighted to raise a grand total of £311.00 for their chosen charity, Bliss, which will now go towards helping babies born sick or premature, as well as their loved ones.  

Field House Day Nursery Deputy Manager, Lucy Piosek explained;

“We had a fantastic time during Fitness Week and the children were thrilled to try so many different activities, supported by some wonderful professionals in their respective sports. Regular exercise has a host of benefits for pre-schoolers, including improving balance and posture, aiding concentration, building stronger bones and enhancing sleep.”

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A Very Royal Tea Party at Knowle Green Day Nursery

Festivities were well underway at Knowle Green Day Nursery in Staines as families and colleagues gathered for a ‘Very Royal Tea Party’ in the garden outside. 

As part of celebrations to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, parents were invited to join their children at the award-winning setting on Knowle Green where they enjoyed a selection of homemade treats, including cakes, sandwiches and scones, as well as taking part in a charity raffle to raise vital funds for Bliss, helping to support poorly babies.

Pre-schoolers were delighted to showcase their creativity by making their very own crowns and decorative bunting to set the scene, whilst a host of themed activities also took place across the setting, from learning about castles and royalty, to crafting with a variety of red, white and blue materials and making cards of congratulations for the Queen herself.

Knowle Green Day Nursery Manager, Jen Ralphs explained;

“The children loved preparing for the tea party and this was a fantastic opportunity to teach them more about British history and promote a wider understanding of the world around them. We had a wonderful time commemorating this special milestone event and were thrilled to raise money for the worthy cause that is Bliss in the process.”

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Seabrook Day Nursery declared four times ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted

There was cause for celebration at Seabrook Day Nursery in Luton as proud parents and practitioners learnt that the setting had achieved Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ status for the fourth time running, following an inspection in April.

A result achieved by only 17 percent of all English Early Years providers, the Ofsted inspector praised the “high levels of independence and confidence” of children within their age-appropriate nursery rooms and commended the devoted Lewsey Road staff team for their “outstanding knowledge of child development”.

In the report, the inspector credited the skills of staff to “adapt the curriculum fluidly to capture children’s interest”, as well as ability to support children through the early identification of additional needs, with a range of strategies to suit each individual.

Partnerships with families were also admired by the inspector, who described parents as “very happy with the care and education children receive”, adding “they feel totally involved in their child’s learning journey”, also noting the support offered throughout the pandemic.

Ofsted Inspector, Lisa Smith explained;

“Children thrive in this outstanding setting. All children make rapid progress in all areas of their learning and development. From the moment children begin their journey, staff ensure all individual children’s needs are thoroughly met. Staff take time to get to know children and their families. They use this information effectively to ensure all children settle swiftly.”

Seabrook Day Nursery Manager, Emma Brodigan, who the inspector applauded as being an “excellent support” with a “clear understanding of the curriculum intent”, said;

“We are thrilled to be named as Outstanding by Ofsted once again. I am so proud of this achievement, which recognises our commitment to providing each and every one of our children with the best possible start in life and a smooth transition to mainstream schooling.”

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A Very Royal Tea Party at Woodlands Day Nursery

Festivities were well underway at Woodlands Day Nursery in Milton Keynes as families and colleagues gathered for a ‘Very Royal Tea Party’ in the grounds outside.

As part of celebrations to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, parents were invited to join their children at the Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ Day Nursery on Byerly Place, where they enjoyed a selection of homemade treats, including cakes, sandwiches and scones, as well as taking part in a charity raffle to raise vital funds for Bliss, helping to support poorly babies.

Pre-schoolers were delighted to showcase their creativity by making their very own crowns and decorative bunting to set the scene, whilst a host of themed activities also took place across the setting, from learning about castles and royalty, to crafting with a variety of red, white and blue materials and reading storybooks about the Queen.

Woodlands Day Nursery Manager, Alyson Hefferon explained;

“We had a brilliant time commemorating this special event in history and it was wonderful to be able to welcome parents back to a nursery event for the first time since the pandemic. The children loved preparing for the tea party and this was a fantastic opportunity to teach them more about British history and promote a wider understanding of the world.”

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Jubilee celebrations at Seabrook Day Nursery

Festivities were well underway at Seabrook Day Nursery in Luton as families and colleagues gathered for a ‘Very Royal Tea Party’ to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. 

As part of the celebrations, parents were invited to join their children at the Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ Day Nursery on Lewsey Road, where they enjoyed a selection of homemade treats, including cakes, sandwiches and scones, as well as taking part in a charity raffle to raise vital funds for Bliss, helping to support babies who are born premature or sick.

Pre-schoolers were delighted to showcase their creativity by making their very own crowns and decorative bunting to set the scene, whilst a host of themed activities also took place across the setting, including writing a letter of congratulations to Her Majesty, which was replied to by the Queen’s Lady in Waiting, thanking the children for their well wishes.

Seabrook Day Nursery Deputy Manager, Gemma Bell explained;

“We had a brilliant time commemorating this special event in history and it was incredible for the children to receive a response from Buckingham Palace. We were thrilled to have parents join us for the special tea party and this presented a fantastic opportunity to teach them more about British history and promote a wider understanding of the world.”

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Cedars Day Nursery - Leighton Buzzard

We prioritise the importance of outdoor play at Cedars Day Nursery in Leighton Buzzard. All children at our Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ nursery have access to our large, natural garden area on a daily basis as we recognise the impact that being outdoors has on a child’s social, emotional and physical development. The children enjoy planting vegetables and tasting their produce, served by our dedicated Nursery Chef.

Cedars Day Nursery, Mentmore Rd, Leighton Buzzard LU7 2PA

Tel:  01525 850200

Email: cedars.nursery@childbase.com