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 – “My daughters have loved every day they are in”
“I love the Court House Day Nursery. It has friendly and efficient staff. My daughters have loved every day they are in. And their phonics are amazing. There reading and drawing at a great level. Thanks, Court House they have made wonderful friends and memories.” Review from CG (Mother of Child) submitted on 8 October …
Mornington House – “Any issues raised are always amazingly taken care of “
“The staff at Mornington House have been very caring, patient, playful and yet professional with both of our children. Any issues raised are always amazingly taken care of by the nursery manager. My husband and I can confidently and happily recommend Mornington House Nursery.” Review from PW (Mother of Child) submitted on 2 October 2019
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!