Tops recognised at Bournemouth Early Years Awards evening

A number of outstanding childcare professionals recently gathered to attend the Bournemouth Early Years Awards evening, where ‘Bournemouth’s childcare heroes’ were announced. A number of representatives from Tops Day Nurseries

Outstanding across the board for The Old Forge Day Nursery

Press release from The Old Forge Day Nursery. Following a recent Ofsted inspection on Friday 15th February 2019, The Old Forge Day Nursery in Derbyshire is delighted and very proud to

Childcare Vouchers could make a comeback after being scrapped in 2018

A new campaign has been set up to bring back the Childcare Vouchers scheme. The campaign came into place after a report conducted by Sodexo Engage found that two out

Nottingham Nursery School inspires “awe and wonder” in children

Ofsted has awarded Nottingham Nursery School an “outstanding” rating following their inspection in February. The inspector applauded the nursery for the way they inspire “awe and wonder” between children. The

“Outstanding” preschool in Grimley

Bartholomew Preschool in Grimley, Worcestershire, celebrated after they received an “outstanding” rating at their latest Ofsted inspection in January. The preschool which is located next to the village primary school,

Elmscot Nantwich Day Nursery achieves national food award

Press release from Elmscot Nantwich Day Nursery. Elmscot Nantwich Day Nursery has gained the highly coveted Food for Life Award – promoting a healthy lifestyle in early years. The Food for

Deputy Mayor sees how ‘Mr Teeth’ is helping award winning nursery

Press release from Little Adventurers Nursery. Little Adventurers Nursery in Havering welcomed the Deputy Mayor for Education and Childcare, Joanne McCartney today in recognition of their Silver Healthy Early Years

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St Albans nursery listed in The Times Top 100 Best Companies

Grasshoppers Day Nursery in St Albans, which is rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted, has been listed in The Times Top 100 Best Companies. Raelene Herd, deputy manager at the nursery said

Norfolk pre-school one of the winners of Books for Schools

Last October a campaign was launched to encourage communities, including staff and parents, to collect tokens for a chance to win free books for their local schools. The feedback for

Children at Barrow nursery receive a letter from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex

Children in Robin class at Old Vicarage Day Nursery in Barrow had a celebration party after they received a letter from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Included in the letter,

Boothstown nursery staff to cycle 100 miles for The Fertility Foundation

The staff at Little Acorns Nursery in Boothstown will be amongst a team of nine that are set to cycle on a static bike in Ellesmere shopping centre in Walkden

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Riverside Hub Opens New State-Of-The-Art Under-5s Area

Press release from Riverside Hub. State-of-the-art sensory and soft play equipment to support cognitive skills-building, interaction and exercise Features include ‘dry’ water slide, giant ball pool, a balloon room and dolphin

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Parents face childcare fees as expensive as a university degree

The cost of part-time childcare is comparable with a year’s university tuition fee, according to the Coram Family and Childcare Trust. The figures show that on average, the childcare cost

Cuckooz Nest co-working space helps parents with childcare flexibility

A new type of co-working space is bringing a work/life balance to parents who have to juggle a career with looking after a family. Cuckooz Nest, based in Farringdon, London

Nursery focuses on challenging children through learning and play

Dines Green Nursery, Worcester, has a strong focus on integrating methods of learning into all of their activities so that the children learn by playing, and are challenged. Early years