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Easter Bonnet Parade
On Wednesday 31st March our nursery children held their annual Easter Bonnet Parade, we walked from nursery along to outside Broadstone News and back to the nursery where each child received an Easter egg for taking part.
Take a look through our gallery and see this year's wonderful handmade bonnets.Photos from Broadstone Christian Nursery's post
We held our annual Christmas Carols at the nursery this year. We hope you enjoy watching them sing.
Broadstone Christian Nursery Christmas Carols 2020
Broadstone Christian Nursery Christmas Carols 2020
We held our annual Christmas Carols at the nursery this year. We hope you enjoy watching them sing.Broadstone Christian Nursery Nativity 2020.
Broadstone Christian Nursery Nativity 2020
Broadstone Christian Nursery Nativity 2020
Due to COVID we were unable to perform our usual nativity at the local church so we improvised and set up our nativity scene in the garden.Due to COVID we were unable to perform our usual nativity at the local church so we improvised and set up our nativity scene in the garden.Photos from Broadstone Christian Nursery's post
Due to COVID we were unable to perform our usual nativity at the local church so we improvised and set up our nativity scene in the garden.Photos from Broadstone Christian Nursery's post
From 23 to 27 December, you can form an exclusive ‘Christmas bubble’ of up to three households which allows you to spend time together in private homes, attend places of worship, or meet in an outdoor place.
From 28 December, you must follow the guidance for the tier in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
Guidance for the Christmas period can be found here:
www.gov.uk/guidance/guidance-for-the-christmas-periodFrom 23 to 27 December, you can form an exclusive ‘Christmas bubble’ of up to three households which allows you to spend time together in private homes, attend places of worship, or meet in an outdoor place.
From 28 December, you must follow the guidance for the tier in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
Guidance for the Christmas period can be found here:
www.gov.uk/guidance/guidance-for-the-christmas-period
Timeline Photos'Spooktacular' half term activities!
Here are just a few of the 'fangtastic' activities on offer over half term.
Please remember to social distance, stay in groups of six or less, wash your hands regularly and stay safe!
-Halloween Trail at Kingfisher Barn Visitors Centre, Bournemouth
-Pimp Up Your Pumpkin at Knyveton Gardens, Springbourne
-Spooky Woodland Walk at Red House Museum, Christchurch
-Scaplen's Court Spooktacular Halloween themed activities, Poole
-Where's Wally? Spooky Museum Search, Poole Museum
-'Spooky Stories' Treehouse outdoor theatre at Red House Museum
-Squidgetastic Spooky Sculpture, Forest Arts Centre, New Milton
-The Great Dorset Pumpkin Trail
For all these activities and more, visit BCP Council Family Information Directory: orlo.uk/XplIO
If your child was born between 1st September 2016 and 31st August 2017 you need to apply for a reception place for September 2021.
Information on how to do this online can be found on the BCP Council website: www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/schooladmissionsApplying for a school place
If your child is due to start reception or transfer to junior or middle school or secondary or upper school in September 2021, you can now apply online for a school place. Apply online: orlo.uk/ZbI7p
School tours and open days won't be happening in quite the same way this year so schools have got creative with many offering virtual tours and opportunities to meet teachers online.
Visit school websites and contact the schools you are interested in to find out what they are offering. See all schools on the Family Information Directory: orlo.uk/BaLpx
Deadlines for applying are:
31 October 2020 for secondary and upper schools
15 January 2021 for reception, junior and middle schools.
Timeline PhotosThe play parks are set to reopen from Saturday 4 July, hooray! Find a list of the parks that are ready to open tomorrow here. orlo.uk/FCr19
Some great tips on how to stay safe and cool in this glorious sunshine ☀️Warm temperatures forecast over next two days! How to stay safe...
Most of us welcome the hot weather, but there can be health risks such as dehydration, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Everyone can be affected but the most vulnerable people are older people, young children and people with existing health conditions.
Babies are particularly vulnerable to overheating, visit NHS website for information on how to keep your baby safe during hot weather: orlo.uk/mK7zW
Tops Tips on how to protect yourself and others during hot weather:
• Shut windows and pull down the shades when it is hotter outside. Open the windows for ventilation when it is cooler.
• Avoid the heat: stay out of the sun and don't go out between 11am and 3pm (the hottest part of the day) if you're vulnerable to the effects of heat.
• Have cool baths or showers, and splash yourself with cool water.
• Drink plenty of fluids and avoid excess alcohol.
• Plan ahead to make sure you have enough supplies, such as food, water and any medications you need.
• Identify the coolest room in the house or at work so you know where to go to keep cool.
• Wear loose, cool clothing, and a hat and sunglasses if you go outdoors.
• Check up on people who may be less able to look themselves
For more info: orlo.uk/d4yWy
Children are More Than A Score - please share...Testing 4-year-olds in English and maths would be madness in any school year but now, more than ever, it would be completely wrong.
It’s the last thing children, teachers and heads need. They don’t want these meaningless tests, and they certainly don’t want them in the coming school year. Only the government is stuck in reverse, stubbornly ignoring Covid-19 and insisting that they go ahead.
Send the government Department for Education Nick Gibb and Gavin Williamson a virtual postcard by sharing this post. And don’t forget to sign our petition: buff.ly/2OyaN2M
Let’s put a stop to baseline testing once and for all.
#MoreThanAScore #ReceptionBaseline #StopBaseline
May 8 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of VE Day, which was the day towards the end of World War Two when fighting against Nazi Germany came to an end in Europe. VE Day, which stands for Victory in Europe Day, is a bank holiday in the UK, replacing the usual Early May Bank holiday Monday. In previous years, VE Day has been celebrated with street parties, community gatherings and services of thanksgiving. This year, because of the coronavirus pandemic and the UK’s lockdown restrictions, the previously planned celebrations for the 75th anniversary will not be able to go ahead and the day will look slightly different that originally intended.
Despite the restrictions however, VE Day celebrations will still go ahead. To allow people to mark the day from the safety of their homes, a two minute silence has been planned for 11am, followed by a ‘toast to heroes’ at 3pm.
The Queen will also make a speech, addressing the nation once again from Windsor Castle at 9pm, which is the same time 75 years ago that her father, King George VI, gave a radio address to mark the end of the fighting with Germany in 1945. The general public are also being encouraged to throw ‘Stay At Home Street Parties’ instead of the traditional neighbourhood gatherings.
The idea behind a VE Day Stay At Home Street Party is that people can still celebrate the day with their neighbours whilst observing social distancing and staying at home. Organisers are encouraging the public to decorate the outside of their homes in red, white and blue, bunting and flags to mark the occasion, so that whole streets are adorned in the nation’s colours. This way, neighbours can enjoy the visual spectacle of national pride from their windows or during their one hour of exercise per day.
People are also being encouraged to forgo group gatherings for afternoon tea and picnics and instead hold a smaller celebration in the garden or on a doorstep with your household. Think mini sandwiches, cakes, scones with jam and cream and a good old cup of tea.
If you need inspirations, more ideas, recipes or tips on how to throw your own VE Day Stay At Home Street Party, the government have set up a website dedicated to providing you with a full toolkit of resources at ve-vjday75.gov.uk.Photos from Broadstone Christian Nursery's post
Upton Country Park have put together an activity sheet for you to download - you can complete most of it at home during lockdown and the rest at Spurrier's Play Park when they re-open. Learn about the new adventure play area and the wildlife surrounding this beautiful part of Poole.
uptoncountrypark.com/spurriers-play-park-activity-sheet/Photos from Broadstone Christian Nursery's post
Social Distancing with The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom. Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler have re illustrated some of their most famous visuals and verses in light of our current situation...
#inthistogether #rhymesforthetimesPhotos from The Gruffalo's post
With everything that is going on at the moment; big changes to children’s routines and lots of stories on the news it can be a really scary time for children.
Nurse Dotty Books aim to help alleviate anxiety for children and their families. This book aims to open up the conversation about coronavirus and some of the things they might be hearing about it and provide truthful information in a reassuring and child friendly manner.
nursedottybooks.com/dave-the-dog-is-worried-about-coronavirus-2/
We hope this resource will be useful during these troubled times, please share.
Dave the Dog is worried about coronavirus
Dave the Dog is worried about coronavirus
dave-the-dog-coronavirus-1-1Download A book for children about coronavirus that aims to give information without fear. With everything that is going on at the moment; big changes to children’s rout…You may have noticed some rainbows hanging outside Broadstone Christian Nursery, we are taking part in the Dorset Art Eye-Spy! community initiative to spread a little joy, the idea is to display a piece of artwork outside your home so that others can enjoy. Feel free to take a photo of any artwork you encounter when on your daily exercise and share on Facebook.
Every week Dorset Art Eye-Spy! suggests a new theme. This weeks theme is Friendship and will run until 4th April.
Check out their page Dorset Art Eye-Spy! for lots of lovely images taken around Dorset.
If your looking for activities to keep your little ones entertained why not draw a rainbow painting to display in your window 🌈
Rainbow pictures spring up to raise smiles
Rainbow pictures spring up to raise smiles
Children across the UK are painting rainbows to put up in their windows to "spread hope".The importance of washing your hands. Perfectly illustrated by Tom Fletcher and his children.
Just in time for World Book Day...The Costume Swap is happening at your local library just in time for World Book Day. Take along your outgrown costume, hang it up and choose a new outfit to take away. What will you be this year?http://orlo.uk/hCsWM
Broadstone Christian Nursery have invested in a new mark making sensory board. Sensory play includes activities that stimulate children’s senses such as sight, sound, smell, taste or touch. As children explore sensory materials they develop their sense of touch. This lays the foundation for learning other skills, such as identifying objects by touch and using fine and gross motor skills. Mark making also develops the creation of different patterns, lines, textures and shapes. Here are some activities that the children have been involved in over the last few weeks:
- mark making sensory board
- mark making
- matching shapes
- making patterns with shapes
- independently looking at books
- role play with the shopping till and enjoying a tea party
To find out more about how we apply the EYFS framework into our day to day activities please visit our website: www.broadstonechristiannursery.com/EYFSPhotos from Broadstone Christian Nursery's post
Get 30 hours free childcare: our step by step guide on how to apply and get a code for 30 hours free childcare.
If you are a working parent with a 3 or 4 year old and would like to apply for 30 hours childcare from April, we recommend getting your code by the end of February.
For more information and to check if you are eligible visit: www.gov.uk/apply-30-hours-free-tax-free-childcare?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campa...
Get 30 hours free childcare: step by step - GOV.UK
Get 30 hours free childcare: step by step - GOV.UK
How to apply and get a code for 30 hours free childcare.The theme of this year’s Children’s Mental Health Week is Find your Brave.
Finding your brave is all about building confidence, self-esteem and helping children feel good about themselves. At Broadstone Christian Nursery our aims and objectives are to provide a safe, stimulating environment where each child can realise his or her potential at this crucial stage in their development. We work with each child to develop their physical, intellectual, emotional and social abilities. Bravery could be about sharing worries, asking for help, trying something new or making the right choices.
Find out how you can encourage your child to ‘find their brave’ visit: www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk/
Children's Mental Health Week 2020
Children's Mental Health Week 2020
15 hours funding currently offered at Broadstone Christian Nursery. To find out if you are eligible follow the link below...Happy 2nd Birthday! Do you have a two year old child? Or do you know a friend or family member who does?
If so, they may be entitled to up to 15 hours of funded childcare a week, for 38 weeks of the year.
Check if you can claim and how to here: socsi.in/FixY4
Come and join us at the 50th Broadstone Christmas Parade on Saturday 7th December from 11:00 when the Christmas market will be in full swing, have fun with a tombola and pick up some Christmas gifts.
This year the children of Broadstone Christian Nursery will be dressed as Christmas Puddings and the adults as Chef's. Look out for us and give us a cheer!
The parade starts at 13:30 with Santa leading the way, he will be followed by local groups all in fancy dress, 3 marching bands, and some extra surprises.
After the parade Santa will be outside the Methodist Church collecting presents to give to Ted Webster Children's Centre, so make sure you bring him a present.
The Church will also be showing cartoons followed by a Christmas film and serving mince pies and hot drinks.Come and join us at the 50th Broadstone Christmas Parade on Saturday 7th December from 11:00 when the Christmas market will be in full swing, have fun with a tombola and pick up some Christmas gifts.
This year the children of Broadstone Christian Nursery will be dressed as Christmas Puddings and the adults as Chef's. Look out for us and give us a cheer!
The parade starts at 13:30 with Santa leading the way, he will be followed by local groups all in fancy dress, 3 marching bands, and some extra surprises.
After the parade Santa will be outside the Methodist Church collecting presents to give to Ted Webster Children's Centre, so make sure you bring him a present.
The Church will also be showing cartoons followed by a Christmas film and serving mince pies and hot drinks.
New play area open at Upton Country Park.Have you visited our exciting new play area yet? The Adventure Play has been officially opened by the worshipful the Mayor of Poole! Despite the wet weather, the mayor cut the red ribbon to declare our wonderful new facility open, helped by children from Flippers Nursery and Upton Junior School. A big thank you to everyone involved for coming along to be a part of the celebration, even in the rain!
Why not visit this weekend for a play? Don't forget our Christmas Craft Fair is also on in Upton House for all those Christmas gift buying opportunities. We are looking forward to welcoming you 😀
BCP Council
Photo credit: Richard Crease
The children regularly visit Bupa UK and there are proven benefits to both the children and residents from these visits - for many reading together is the highlight of their week.
On our last visit we talked about what we would like for Christmas, we wrote our letters to Father Christmas and then posted them at the local Post Office on the way back to the nursery.Photos from Broadstone Christian Nursery's post
