News - Innovative Nurseries

Nursery in busy central London teaches children valuable road safety skills

Sue Learner, News Editor (30-May-13)

Children at Hopes and Dreams Montessori Nursery School have just completed a six week Road Safety Course run by their child protection officer and Montessori teacher. The nursery situated on City Road in central London has taught the… read full article

Scottish nursery staff encourage children to become 'green ambassadors'

Laura McCardle, News Editor (09-May-13)

Staff at a Scottish nursery are encouraging children to be more aware of environmental issues and to become “green ambassadors”. First Class Nursery, in Livingston, wants the youngsters to raise concerns… read full article

Outdoor nursery shares its unique teaching experience with new training course

Laura McCardle, News Editor (04-Apr-13)

Children attending an outdoor nursery in Glasgow are among only a minority of youngsters in the UK who have the unique opportunity to learn while experiencing nature first hand. Mums and childhood friends… read full article

Children at Tops Day Nursery embark on new initiative of 'sleeping outdoors'

Sue Learner, News Editor (07-Mar-13)

Children at Tops Day Nursery Wareham have begun taking their afternoon naps outdoors in a new initiative that emulates early years practices in Scandinavian countries. There are currently seven children, aged one… read full article

Skype connects Old Station Nursery with children from Down Under

Julia Corbett, News Editor (04-Feb-13)

Children at the Old Station Nursery in Lincoln have been using Skype to talk to children on the other side of the world. The Old Station Nursery wanted to give its children the chance to learn more about… read full article

Day nursery children enjoy benefits of learning Spanish

Rachel Baker, News Editor (03-Jan-13)

Spanish lessons have been introduced at kidsunlimited Day Nursery - Sale after the children showed enthusiasm learning about the Spanish culture during a class project on countries and people from around the world. For… read full article

Stonegrove Children’s Centre uses innovative I CAN programme to boost communication skills

Sue Learner, News Editor (12-Dec-12)

Stonegrove Children’s Centre in Barnet, North London, was one of the first early years settings in the UK to take part in the Early Language Development Programme devised by children’s communication charity, I CAN. Currently,… read full article

Pioneering nursery offers nursery care 24/7

Sue Learner, News Editor (07-Nov-12)

A nursery in Surrey has taken the unusual step of offering nursery care 24/7 in a bid to meet the needs of parents who need more flexible childcare. Russell Hill Road Day Nursery is one of just a handful… read full article

There are no plastic toys or computers at Beyond the Walls Outdoor Nursery

Sue Learner, News Editor (02-Oct-12)

Beyond the Walls Outdoor Nursery is one of just a handful of outdoor nurseries in the UK. The nursery set within Roddlesworth Woods, in Tockholes in Lancashire, opened in September 2011. Here instead of… read full article

Kids Allowed offers a parent concierge service for busy working parents

Sue Learner, News Editor (12-Sep-12)

Kids Allowed has made a niche for itself in the childcare market, by offering a whole range of extra services as well as childcare, such as ironing and dry cleaning to make parents’ lives easier. Its parent concierge service is… read full article