What ‘British Values’ means for Nurseries
Ofsted will be assessing all educational settings to ensure they are supporting ‘Fundamental British Values’ as part of their new inspection framework. Here we explain in detail about what this means and how Boys & Girls Nursery uphold these beliefs on a daily basis. Fundamental British Values Include: Democracy – Think of democracy as a … Continue reading What ‘British Values’ means for Nurseries
Nurturing Maths
Today is World Maths Day, an annual event that encourages thousands of students from across the globe to participate in maths themed games to win a variety of prizes and certificates, the ultimate aim is to raise standards of numeracy in the young in an enjoyable and fun way. Although this event is from the … Continue reading Nurturing Maths
The Best Approach for Children to Learn a Foreign Language – Raksha Kotecha
Research states that learning a foreign language before the age of six or seven is much easier. Little ones are like sponges they absorb new sounds and are less embarrassed about making mistakes. We at Boys & Girls Nursery work with La Jolie Ronde, an award winning world-wide provider of foreign languages, who attend our … Continue reading The Best Approach for Children to Learn a Foreign Language – Raksha Kotecha
Introducing a New Baby
Introducing a new baby into the family is an exciting time, however it can be a little daunting for an older sibling. Understandably they are nervous about the impact a new baby will bring and how it will affect current relationships. After all they have had all the attention until now and they don’t necessarily … Continue reading Introducing a New Baby
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
Activities to Encourage Literacy in Children
Literacy is the generic term for reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. A staggering one person in six suffer from poor literacy in the UK which affects health, happiness and the wealth of individuals and society. Thus it is a necessity for any parent to create the right environment at home and to ensure the … Continue reading Activities to Encourage Literacy in Children
Cooking with Children – A Caribbean Flavour
Little ones love to cook especially if it involves licking chocolate off the wooden spoon. It’s a fantastic way to spend time with your children, it is fun, messy and in fact a great way for them to develop their confidence, educate them on healthy food choices and learn a variety of skills including: Weighing … Continue reading Cooking with Children – A Caribbean Flavour
Looking After Cats – Jean Gardner RSPCA Volunteer
In recognition of World Cat Day please read our blog to find out some top tips from the RSPCA for looking after cats. Domestic cats are incredible pets and live on average fourteen years. They are thought to have originated from the African Wildcat and have the following key characteristics: Highly developed senses Expert hunters … Continue reading Looking After Cats – Jean Gardner RSPCA Volunteer
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