During March, a team of 8 of us from the Baby Room and Twos Room enjoyed Makaton training with Nic Pike from Better Communication Bristol. We enjoyed learning new signs and the reasons behind them. We also learnt how to use Makaton in sentences and placement of signs. It taught us how to break it …
Professional code of conduct
By becoming a member of Bristol Childcare staff, I sign up to the following Code of Conduct. This applies to when I am at work in a Nursery and also when I am at training or otherwise representing Bristol Childcare: I will always keep in mind the Bristol Childcare ethos and will do all I …
The Court House – “Our children have thrived”
“Our children have thrived at The Court House Day Nursery. The staff are very friendly and care for our children so well. The nursery are constantly making improvements including upgrading the room environments and investing in natural, open ended materials and toys. We appreciate the regular photo updates via the app. The preschool room offers …
Mornington House – “A family environment, not a corporate operation”
“Mornington House look after my 1 year old daughter and previously looked after my son who was in pre-school. I honestly can’t fault the nursery, the care they have given both of our children has been exceptional. They are lovely to deal with, genuinely care for the children and are very fair when it comes …
Eco Wheel Champion
We are proud to be working with The Eco Wheel, a scheme to help early years settings “embark on their Eco Journey”. The Eco Wheel was launched at the Nursery World Show in London in February and we have been piloting it at The Priory in Filton. The focus is on using the 8Rs – …
Eco Wheel Champion
We are proud to be working with The Eco Wheel, a scheme to help early years settings “embark on their Eco Journey”. The Eco Wheel was launched at the Nursery World Show in London in February and we have been piloting it at The Priory in Filton. The focus is on using the 8Rs – …
Zoo Trip!
Following the interest in our January core book, Dear Zoo, the children from pre-school at Mornington House went on a trip to Bristol Zoo. Daphne, Lucia’s mamon, works at the Zoo so she met us there. Harvey’s mum, Rachel also came with us to help and we walked all the way there and back. We …
Pre-School Phonics
Pre school children have been focusing on the letter C this week at The Priory. They have been using the sound wall to recognise the initial sound in words. It is an interactive board and the children have been loving finding different objects to match up with the phonics.
How to sew!
The children in Pre-school are having the opportunity to use a needle and thread. Melissa gave the children time to make their own patterns with the thread and add sequins if they wish. Great life skills for the children!
A Special Visit from The Police
The children were very excited when the police arrived at The Priory last week. They had the opportunity to have a look inside the police van, ask any questions about what a policeman or woman does and they also got to try on the police helmet!