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A Natural Environment at St. George’s Nursery

It’s a very exciting time here at St. George’s Nursery as we are taking a new approach within our nurseries by using more natural resources and less traditional ‘toys’. Our staff have been thinking outside the box and coming up with innovative ways to source and use more and various different types of raw and natural materials with the children. Why Natural Resources? Using different types of natural resources in our nurseries allows the children to explore different textures. It

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Cosy Autumn meals- GF,DF and Vegan

Eating seasonally, is as important as eating healthily. Eating foods grown in season, provides you with more nutrients that are beneficial to help you fight the beginning of the cold season. These foods are in season in Autumn and are the perfect addition to your diet: Root vegetables: Carrots, any type of squash, pumpkin, and sweet potatoes Whole grains: Brown rice, wholewheat pasta, quinoa, and oats Legumes: Lentils, beans, chickpeas, soybeans. Green vegetables: Broccoli, spinach, kale, and artichokes Fruit: Apples, pomegranates, citrus fruits, and pears

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Benefits of Nursery vs Stay-at-Home

Are you nearing the end of your maternity leave? Are you wondering whether to say goodbye to your career? We believe that these decisions shouldn’t be taken lightly so we want to help you by making sure you know all the benefits of sending your child to nursery vs staying at home with your little one. Reduces social anxiety One of the many benefits of sending your child to nursery, is that it plays a big part in your child’s

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Tummy Time at Nursery & Top Tips

You may have heard of ‘Tummy Time’ from either your midwife, health visitor, or other parents, and the importance and health factors associated for new babies in alignment with development and growth. Some studies have shown that the babies who get a lot of ‘tummy time’ strengthen their core muscles and learn to crawl earlier. At St. George’s Nursery, many of our baby room team have received Tummy Time training so that they can ensure they are always providing the

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Top Tips on Settling Your Child Into Nursery

Transitioning from your routine and preparing to return to work after having a baby can be difficult. One of the struggles can be taking your child to nursery. A change of routine and environment for a child can be scary as they are introduced to something that they are not familiar with. However there are steps that can be taken to make the process a little easier for both parent and child. Acknowledging your own feelings Giving yourself a little

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Healthy Snack Ideas For Children

Finding healthy snacks that children can enjoy is a struggle many parents face. However we have gathered five healthy (and delicious!) snack ideas that can all be made with five ingredients each! Chocolate Chip Granola bars 1 cup rolled oats 1/4 cup honey( or liquid sweetener of choice) 1/4 cup of any nut or seed butter 1/4 cup of dried fruit or chopped nuts 1/4 cup of chocolate chips Preheat the oven to 160 Celsius. Line a rectangular oven dish

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“Imagination is More Important Than Knowledge”

Imagination is important Imagination. A key factor in everyone’s development. Whether it be as simple as a drawing, to creating a fort, to trying to prove a hypothesis. We all have it. So why don’t we challenge it more often? Benefits of Imagination for Children There are multiple benefits to constantly challenging your imagination. Not only can it improve your memory or enhance your problem solving skills, but it can also improve your confidence and social interactions. Moreover, it piques

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How Reading Can Enhance Your Child’s Progress

Parent Partnership is something that we are very passionate about at St. George’s Nursery and we feel that for your child to develop his/her full potential, it is essential that parents and our team work together towards a common goal. Parents/carers are the most important influence in a child’s life. Any educational initiative can only be fully effective if there is partnership between parents, children and providers. Collaborative Home & Nursery Learning initiative At St. George’s Nursery, we are starting

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The New Early Years EYFS Curriculum 2021

September 2021 marks the beginning of a new journey here at St. George’s Nursery. The Department of Education (DFE) has revised the EYFS. As a result of this, the way we interact with your child will change. One of the main reasons most of us chose to work in this profession was so we could help children with their development. The children are our main focus. This is the perfect opportunity for St. George’s Nursery to get back to helping

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A How To Guide On Self Care For Children

Practising self-care from a young age can help develop key skills that we need as we grow older. These skills are things like social awareness, independence and confidence. The earlier children begin practising self-care habits, the easier it will be for these habits to become normal and expected aspects of their lives. As well as this, habits practised regularly, provide relief from stress and promote healthy body and mind. Back to basics In order to find habits that work for

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