Learning through play!
Staff and children at our West Heath setting have extended on children’s interests this week and changed their role play area to ‘Doctors and Nurses’. With the NHS becoming so familiar to children over the past few months, children are continuing to ask questions and show an intere Read More >
Time for a more natural environment!
Theres been lots of focus on our environments over the lockdown period – particularly at our Marston Green setting. Following on from the nurseries ‘Focussed Improvement Plan’ at the beginning of the year, we collected staff, children and parent ideas to create a ‘Development Read More >
16th July 2020
Supporting children and families on their return to nursery!
We understand that after such a long time away from nursery, children and parents are understandably going to be slightly nervous about returning. Children who may have left confident could feel slightly shy – after all, they have grown up a lot since leaving us in March and may have forgotte Read More >
Our Pre School Graduation 2020
It’s time to say goodbye, our year has come to an end. We’ve made more cherished memories, and many more new friends. We’ve watched your children learn and grow, and change from day to day. We hope that all the things we’ve done, have helped in some small way. So its with hap Read More >
10th July 2020
Our Virtual Nursery Tours!
Over the past few months, and after several new restrictions after COVID19, Little Scallywags have taken the necessary precautions to ensure new parents get the opportunity to fully see all of our settings! Each setting has created their very own ‘Virtual tour’ of the nursery to send to Read More >
On your marks, get set….GO!
During ‘National Sports Week’ our children at Tamworth took part in their very own Sports Day! Children were encouraged to carry out physical activities that would really get their heart rate going and develop their physical skills! Children had the morning to ‘warm up’ befor Read More >
All scream for Ice cream at Shard End!
What better way to learn about maths than eating ice cream? On a hot summers day, staff at our Shard End setting encouraged children to count their pennies by choosing a delicious ice cream off the menu and even arranged a special yummy delivery! Children’s play was brought to life where they Read More >
Magical story time with our ‘Little Lost Unicorn’
Our story book of choice today at Mile Oak was ‘The Little Lost Unicorn’. Staff at Mile Oak made the story really come to life and inspired our children’s imagination. Our poor little unicorn went on an adventure through the woods, but got lost along the way! He was very scared and Read More >
Marston Green’s newly renovated garden!
“The outdoors offers limitless potential to young children. It becomes a place where they can go and relax their mind, to be inspired and to dive deep into the world of imagination. Its a place where they can design, create and explore. The possibilities are endless!” – A. Hanscom Read More >
2nd June 2020
Are you and your child ready for School in September?
One of the important questions parents ask is – Do you think my child is school ready? Starting school is an exciting time for young children and their parents. It can be a daunting time to, but with a little preparation and encouragement, most children will settle in easily at school. Here are so Read More >
Learning through play!
Staff and children at our West Heath setting have extended on children’s interests this week and changed their role play area to ‘Doctors and Nurses’. With the NHS becoming so familiar to children over the past few months, children are continuing to ask questions and show an intere Read More >
Time for a more natural environment!
Theres been lots of focus on our environments over the lockdown period – particularly at our Marston Green setting. Following on from the nurseries ‘Focussed Improvement Plan’ at the beginning of the year, we collected staff, children and parent ideas to create a ‘Development Read More >
16th July 2020
Supporting children and families on their return to nursery!
We understand that after such a long time away from nursery, children and parents are understandably going to be slightly nervous about returning. Children who may have left confident could feel slightly shy – after all, they have grown up a lot since leaving us in March and may have forgotte Read More >
Our Pre School Graduation 2020
It’s time to say goodbye, our year has come to an end. We’ve made more cherished memories, and many more new friends. We’ve watched your children learn and grow, and change from day to day. We hope that all the things we’ve done, have helped in some small way. So its with hap Read More >
10th July 2020
Our Virtual Nursery Tours!
Over the past few months, and after several new restrictions after COVID19, Little Scallywags have taken the necessary precautions to ensure new parents get the opportunity to fully see all of our settings! Each setting has created their very own ‘Virtual tour’ of the nursery to send to Read More >
On your marks, get set….GO!
During ‘National Sports Week’ our children at Tamworth took part in their very own Sports Day! Children were encouraged to carry out physical activities that would really get their heart rate going and develop their physical skills! Children had the morning to ‘warm up’ befor Read More >
All scream for Ice cream at Shard End!
What better way to learn about maths than eating ice cream? On a hot summers day, staff at our Shard End setting encouraged children to count their pennies by choosing a delicious ice cream off the menu and even arranged a special yummy delivery! Children’s play was brought to life where they Read More >
Magical story time with our ‘Little Lost Unicorn’
Our story book of choice today at Mile Oak was ‘The Little Lost Unicorn’. Staff at Mile Oak made the story really come to life and inspired our children’s imagination. Our poor little unicorn went on an adventure through the woods, but got lost along the way! He was very scared and Read More >
Marston Green’s newly renovated garden!
“The outdoors offers limitless potential to young children. It becomes a place where they can go and relax their mind, to be inspired and to dive deep into the world of imagination. Its a place where they can design, create and explore. The possibilities are endless!” – A. Hanscom Read More >
2nd June 2020
Are you and your child ready for School in September?
One of the important questions parents ask is – Do you think my child is school ready? Starting school is an exciting time for young children and their parents. It can be a daunting time to, but with a little preparation and encouragement, most children will settle in easily at school. Here are so Read More >