Local Councillor Marilyn Ashton opens new outdoor play area at Stanmore nursery
Local Councillor, Marilyn Ashton, was joined by Boys & Girls Nursery Director Natasha Kirby and Nursery Manager Denise Brown today as they officially opened a brand new garden and play area for children at Boys & Girls Nursery, based in Cottrell Cottages on The Broadway in Stanmore. The cutting of the ribbon signalled the official … Continue reading Local Councillor Marilyn Ashton opens new outdoor play area at Stanmore nursery
The Benefits of Nursery Rhymes in your Child’s Development
Nursery rhymes may just seem like a bit of fun, a way to spend time and interact with your children or just a quick and easy way to distract them but the truth is nursery rhymes have so many more benefits for your child, both in the long and the short term and are incredibly … Continue reading The Benefits of Nursery Rhymes in your Child’s Development
Boys & Girls Nursery SchoolReady Programme
Boys & Girls Nursery SchoolReady Programme There are a lot of misconceptions about what is expected of children when they are at nursery, especially as they reach 4 years old and school is on the horizon! Here at Boys & Girls Nursery our SchoolReady programme is fully embedded in our Pre-School rooms, ensuring your child … Continue reading Boys & Girls Nursery SchoolReady Programme
Signs That Your Child May Need Glasses
As we know children can complain a lot, ironically they don’t often say if they are having problems with their eyes, therefore as a parent it is important to watch out for some key signs that they should get their eyes checked: If your child is squinting or closes one eye to look at objects … Continue reading Signs That Your Child May Need Glasses
Settling in to nursery
Starting nursery can be daunting for both children and parents. At Boys & Girls Nursery we recognise this and do everything we can to make the settling in process as smooth as possible for everyone. We understand that no two children are the same, and that they all have their own likes, dislikes and personalities. … Continue reading Settling in to nursery
Top Tips for Starting School
Starting a new job is daunting and for little ones moving on to school it can also be a bit scary! Here at Boys & Girls Nursery we implement the following to help ease the transition: We spend lots of time reading books and talking about what happens on the first day at school. Our … Continue reading Top Tips for Starting School
Simple Ways to Ensure Your Children Stay Fit and Healthy – Lee Prazer
It is natural for any parent to be concerned that they give their children the best possible start in life and that includes ensuring they grow up to be healthy. Part of that of course means being brought up in an environment that encourages healthy eating and frequent exercise. But how much exercise is appropriate … Continue reading Simple Ways to Ensure Your Children Stay Fit and Healthy – Lee Prazer
The Importance of Art for Young Children
Not only is art a fantastic opportunity for children to get messy, experiment with a variety of materials and have enormous amount of fun but it is also exceptionally important in a child’s development. The benefits of art include the following: Motor Skills – holding a paintbrush, practising with scissors, scribbling with colouring pencils all … Continue reading The Importance of Art for Young Children
What is School Readiness?
Parents often associate school readiness with ensuring their child is able to read, write and have a basic understanding of numbers before starting a Reception Class. However, school readiness is much more than this, it’s about the development of the whole child – their social and emotional skills, physical skills, communication skills and cognitive skills … Continue reading What is School Readiness?