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Messy Hands, Happy Hearts: Simple Recipes to Cook Together with Your Children

Cooking with your children can be a fun and educational adventure, packed with benefits beyond just making a meal. It introduces them to a variety of foods, broadening their tastes and promoting healthy eating while learning about nutrition. Measuring, following recipes, and portioning ingredients help children practise basic maths in a fun way. Activities like stirring, pouring, and kneading develop their fine motor skills and coordination. Plus, cooking together boosts their independence and confidence as they proudly create something tasty

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Shaping Young Minds Through Play-Based Learning

In today’s fast-paced world, the pressure to excel academically often overshadows the joy of childhood. However, research has shown time and again that the most effective way for young children to learn and grow is through play. This is the cornerstone of our approach here at St. George’s Nursery. Why do we place such a strong emphasis on play-based learning? Because we understand that play is not just done for fun—it’s the foundation upon which all future learning is built.

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Questions to Ask During Your Show Around

When you’re visiting a nursery for the first time, asking the right questions can give you a comprehensive understanding of the setting. Here are essential questions to ask during a nursery tour: General Information: Operating Hours: What are the opening and closing times? Sessions and Flexibility: Do you offer full-day, half-day, or flexible sessions? Fees and Payment: What are the fees, and are there additional costs for meals, extracurricular activities, or any other services Staff and Safety: Staff Qualifications: What

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A Parent’s Guide to School Readiness

Transitioning from nursery to school marks a monumental step in a child’s educational journey. While nursery lays the groundwork, the shift to formal schooling brings a new set of experiences and challenges. This transition can be a significant change, often presenting both excitement and potential hurdles for young learners. Preparing Your Child For School with St. George’s Nursery From their early years as toddlers, our nurseries engage in various activities to ease their transition into the next phase of learning

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Tackling The Cost of Childcare

Tackling The Cost of Childcare – What Support is Available to You?

It’s clear that childcare costs pose a significant financial burden for families in the UK. As a result, the UK government is planning to extend funded childcare to more families. The support that is currently in place will be more than doubled, in order to support hundreds of thousands of more working parents. Childcare Funding Adjustments for 2024 As you may already be aware, starting in April 2024, parents will have more financial assistance available to aid with the expense

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Sherwood Nursery

Sherwood, Nottingham – St. George’s Nursery recently acquired EduCare, a nursery located in Sherwood, Nottingham. This acquisition was a significant step which will allow St. George’s Nursery to expand its reach from Leicester and offer its services to more families in Nottingham.   St. George’s Nursery is a prestigious nursery group, established in 1994 with a long history of providing high-quality early childhood education in the Leicester area. The nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage, with the purpose of providing

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