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Westwood Day Nursery celebrate World Book Day

‘The Colour Monster’, ‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’ and ‘Alice in Wonderland’ were just some of the beloved books that children and colleagues at Westwood Day Nursery in Coventry took inspiration from as they dressed up to celebrate World Book Day.

At the Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ Day Nursery on Westwood Business Park, pre-schoolers were delighted to share their favourite stories with friends and impersonate beloved literary characters, as well as enjoy a special storytelling session to commemorate the annual event, which looks to celebrate books and encourage a lasting love of reading amongst children.

As part of the festivities, each age-appropriate room focused on a particular story and delivered inspired activities, from ‘Handa’s Surprise’ which saw the children enjoy fruit tasting and talk about healthy eating, to exploring emotions through ‘The Colour Monster’.

Westwood Day Nursery Deputy Manager, Lyndsey Matthews explained;

“We have had lots of fun exploring some of our favourite books across the nursery and admiring the incredible efforts that went into the costumes. Storytelling is not only brilliant for capturing the imagination, but essential for aiding language development, building literary confidence and helping us to understand emotions.”

World Book Day was created by UNESCO on 23rd April 1995.

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Windermere Day Nursery celebrate World Book Day

The Cat in the Hat, Paddington Bear and The Gruffalo were just some of the beloved characters that children and colleagues from Windermere Day Nursery in Kettering embodied as they marked World Book Day with a series of themed celebrations.

At the Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ Day Nursery on Haweswater Road, pre-schoolers were delighted to share their favourite stories with friends, whilst practitioners delivered exciting storytelling sessions complete with props to commemorate the annual event, which looks to celebrate the magic of books and encourage a lasting love of reading.

Windermere Day Nursery Manager, Amy McCulloch explained;

“Every year children and colleagues make an amazing effort with their costumes, and this year has been no different. World Book Day provides a brilliant opportunity to showcase our creativity, build literary confidence and celebrate the power of reading.”

World Book Day was created by UNESCO on 23rd April 1995.

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Celebrating St David’s Day at West Downs Day Nursery

Festivities were well underway at West Downs Day Nursery in Winchester as parents and colleagues marked St David’s Day with a series of inspired celebrations across the setting.

At the award-winning day nursery on Romsey Road, families and staff teams were delighted to be treated to a Welsh brew and lemon cakes to mark the occasion, which honours the patron saint of Wales, whilst colleagues also received a traditional wooden spoon, complete with an embellishment of their name and its translation into Welsh whilst dressed in yellow.

Across the setting, children also showcased their creativity with themed crafts, including making daffodil pictures and discussing why the event is important to so many.

West Downs Day Nursery Business Administrator, Anna Kenrick explained;

“We had a fantastic time celebrating St David’s Day and immersing ourselves in the traditions associated. We love to mark a series of events throughout the year to celebrate the diversity within our nursery community and this presented some brilliant learning opportunities for both colleagues and children.”

St David’s Day falls on 1^st March.

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Award winning Chefs and menus – ‘Food for Life’ Silver Award

Childbase Partnership Nursery chefs are in the spotlight this week following a prestigious Food for Life Served Here Silver Award recognising an approach to nutrition that goes beyond the quality meals and snacks provided in every setting.

Over 1,300 plant-rich meals and snacks are provided to 6,000 children every year in the company’s 44-day nurseries and Head Office, but food also plays a pivotal role in activities promoting healthy lifestyles and in marking multicultural festivals.

Favouring a simple supply chain so that food can be traced and monitored from producer to dining table, ethically sourced ingredients include Red Tractor and RSPCA Assured meats; fish from certified sustainable sources, Free Range Eggs, organic milk, and absolutely no undesirable trans fats, added sugars, sweeteners or additives.

The menus include meat-free days, and all children are encouraged in growing herbs and vegetables in nursery gardens which also supports learning in early maths, science and conservation messages.

The ‘Food for Life Served Here’ accreditation is subject to annual inspections to ensure strict adherence to the criteria is maintained and improved, when possible, taking into account the latest research.

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Special visitors for Westwood Day Nursery children

There were exciting learning opportunities at every turn for children at Westwood Day Nursery in Coventry as they welcomed a series of special visitors to impart their knowledge.

Following an interest in ‘people that help us’, pre-schoolers from the Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ Day Nursery on Westwood Business Park were delighted to welcome Charlotte, a local paramedic who is the sister of an apprentice at the setting, who delivered a masterclass on the important work she does and brought uniform for the children to try on.

Children were also thrilled to welcome Bemma from company ‘African Ark’, who gave the captivated group a better insight into African culture and taught a range of traditional songs and dances, before helping the pre-schoolers to create their own African inspired artwork.

Throughout February, children at Westwood have also showcased their creativity through a range of themed activities, including making biscuits, salt dough and greetings cards for their loved ones on Valentine’s Day and showcasing their culinary skills on Pancake Day.

Westwood Day Nursery Team Leader, Sue Zaparaniuk explained;

“We have had a fantastic few weeks in nursery and are so grateful to our amazing visitors for taking the time to create these rich learning experiences for the children. Both visits were hugely insightful and really captured the interest of our pre-schoolers.”

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West Downs Day Nursery celebrate Pancake Day

Blueberries, strawberries, lemon and sugar were just some of the toppings that delighted children from West Downs Day Nursery in Winchester enjoyed on their pancakes as they showcased their culinary talents for Shrove Tuesday celebrations.

At the award-winning setting on Romsey Road, children started by researching how they could make the pancakes vegan for their friends with allergies, before weighing and combining the ingredients to make the mixture, practicing their motor skills and basic maths.

Pre-schoolers then transferred the mixture to the frying pan with the help of practitioners and used their risk management skills around the tabletop hob to monitor the progress of the pancakes before decorating and eating them, all whilst learning about the popular tradition, which marks the day before Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent.

West Downs Day Nursery Deputy Manager, Ren Norman–Greer explained;

“We had a wonderful time celebrating Pancake Day throughout the nursery, and discussing why this tradition exists. The occasion allowed children to showcase their creativity and practice their kitchen skills, whilst following instructions and developing communication.”

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Julia Durbin Day Nursery colleagues mark Random Acts of Kindness Day

There were smiles all round at Julia Durbin Day Nursery in Headington as colleagues marked Random Acts of Kindness Day with a series of treats and a special guest visitor.

At the Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ Day Nursery on Roosevelt Drive, teams shared the love by making thoughtful gestures to each other, from bringing in favourite home-cooked meals and baking cakes to share, to gifts of flowers and handwritten messages of appreciation.

As part of the festivities, Business Administrator, Emma Piorkowski spread joy with a visit from her kitten, Bluey, who met delighted staff members and a small group of the children.

Julia Durbin Day Nursery Business Administrator, Emma Piorkowski explained;

“We had a brilliant time celebrating Random Acts of Kindness Day and making the effort to create these experiences for each other. We have a fantastic team who all work so hard and this was a lovely opportunity to show our colleagues how much they mean to us.”

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Crescent Day Nursery mark Random Acts of Kindness Day

Children from Crescent Day Nursery in Edgbaston were delighted to visit the residents of their local care home as part of activities to mark Random Acts of Kindness Day.

Pre-schoolers from the Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ Day Nursery on Calthorpe Road were thrilled to make the trip to Beaumont Care Home, where they proudly demonstrated their gardening skills by joining the residents to plant flowers and decorate pots for their rooms.

The visit follows a trip at Christmas, where children sang carols to the residents of the care home and gifted them with a treat-filled hamper to enjoy over the festive period.

The ongoing intergenerational initiative aims to increase the residents’ levels of social interaction and create learning opportunities for the children, encouraging friendships regardless of age and giving the two generations a better understanding of each other.

Crescent Day Nursery Deputy Manager, Amie Draper explained;

“We had a lovely time visiting Beaumont Care Home again and spreading some joy on Random Acts of Kindness Day. The residents are always so pleased to see us and the children love spending time with them. We believe there is a lot they can learn from each other and we look forward to these bonds developing as we create more memories.”

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Windmill Hill Day Nursery celebrate Pancake Day

Chocolate, strawberries, lemon, sugar and maple syrup were just some of the toppings that parents and colleagues from Windmill Hill Day Nursery in Swindon enjoyed on their pancakes as grateful managers treated them to a handmade Shrove Tuesday spread.

Families from the Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ Day Nursery on Windmill Hill Business Park were delighted to be greeted with a special pancake serving station as they arrived at the setting, which they were able to enjoy with managers over coffee or take away for their journey to work, with the sweet treats provided for colleagues and children too.

As part of the festivities, which mark the day before Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent, pre-schoolers took part in a range of themed activities, including pancake decorating.

Windmill Hill Day Nursery Manager, Lora Worthington explained;

“We had a fantastic time celebrating Pancake Day across the nursery and this a brilliant opportunity to catch up with our lovely nursery families. We are so grateful for all their support and try and show our appreciation wherever possible. The occasion also presented lots of brilliant learning opportunities for the children around the meaning of this tradition.”

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Brinds Well Day Nursery celebrate Pancake Day

Chocolate, strawberries, lemon, sugar and maple syrup were just some of the toppings that parents and colleagues from Brinds Well Day Nursery in Chelsfield enjoyed on their pancakes as grateful managers treated them to a handmade Shrove Tuesday spread.

With the help of talented Nursery Chef, Holly Galley, families and teams from the Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ Day Nursery on Hawstead Lane were delighted to be greeted with a special serving station as they arrived at the setting for the Pancake Day celebrations, whilst colleagues enjoyed the sweet treats during their breaks in the staff room.

As part of the festivities, which mark the day before Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent, pre-schoolers took part in a range of themed activities, including pancake decorating.

Brinds Well Day Nursery Manager, Vanessa Lawrence explained;

“We had a wonderful time celebrating Pancake Day throughout the nursery, and discussing with the children why this tradition exists. We are so grateful to our incredible nursery families and colleagues for their continued support and valued contributions they make to nursery life, and we love to show our appreciation whenever possible.”

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