From March 2015, teachers from Sing and Sign will be coming into each nursery teaching the staff and children in the baby rooms signs to go with new and old songs. We are hoping that this will inspire lots of singing and help babies with language development. Let us know if your child is using the signs at …
Bristol Childcare Staff attend Nursery World Show
During February a group of Bristol Childcare staff travelled to London to attend the Nursery World Show at the Business Design Centre. The show is made up of a range of speakers and businesses showcasing ideas across the early years sector. Sarah from The Priory said “the speakers were enlightening, I’ve got lots of new …
Early Years Pupil Premium – Support for Bristol Families
Bristol City Council is taking part in the Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP) pilot scheme. All children in Bristol who are aged three and four years and are accessing the Free Entitlement and whose parents/guardians meet the criteria (earn under £16,190) are eligible to apply for the EYPP. Ask at The Court House or Mornington …
Have you heard about the new laws for Shared Parental Leave?
From BBC News: ‘New rights to allow parents to share leave following the birth or adoption of their child have become law. The new rules mean that couples with babies due, or children matched or placed for adoption, after 5 April 2015 will be able to share leave. After an initial two weeks, up to 50 …
The Big Tie Event
Bristol Childcare is supporting a record breaking event. Teacher Mr T is attempting to break the world record for the number of ties worn at one time. Bristol Childcare has bought a tie which will be used as part of the attempt. The event is happening to raise funds for the school. What we are …
International Outreach
Bristol Childcare continues to support the work of ARBAN, a UK charity which has sent up and is running a clinic in Jheelpur Slum in Dhaka, capital of Bangladesh. Up to the end of November 2014 the clinic has seen a total of 7664 patients and done 385 ante-natal checks. This clinic offers vital medical …
Children In Need 2014
Look at our Super Heroes all set ready to help with fundraising for Children In Need 2014.
Christmas Activities & Dates 2014
Mornington House Day Nursery Thursday 11 December – Nativity – 2pm Thursday 18 December – Party – 10am Friday 19 December – Lunch The Priory Day Nursery Friday 12 December – Party – 2-4pm Saturday 13 December – Nativity – 10.30am Friday 19 December – Lunch The Court House Day Nursery Wednesday 10 December …
Shoe Box Appeal – Thank You!
Thank you to everybody who donated a shoe box. Across Bristol Childcare we collected 45 shoeboxes which are now on their way to Kyrgyzstan in Central Asia. Follow this link for a wonderful video showing the pure joy of a child receiving a shoe box. Thank you for your continued support.
Sinead and Laura complete Ride through the Night
WE DID IT!! 100km in 7 hours 12 minutes!! We were very lucky and we set off before 9.30pm so the sun was just beginning to set. The trip to the first feed station was very speedy 20km in under and hour and we were feeling good. The next one was a bit more of …