Pre school latest
Glowing Ofsted report for nursery near Penrith
Published 2 January 2009
A Cumbrian nursery has been given a glowing report by inspectors.
Improvements at Carlisle primary lead to praise from school inspectors
Published 2 January 2009
A Carlisle primary school which faced heavy criticism from inspectors will start its new term next week on a brighter note after winning praise for making significant improvements.
All systems go for new Shankhill nursery
Published 5 December 2008
When Rebecca, Rosa and Charlotte started at nursery this autumn it wasn’t just an exciting day for the girls and their parents – it was a cause of celebration for everyone in the area.
Parents: apply now for school
Published 14 November 2008
PARENTS of pre-school children in Cumbria who want their youngsters to start school next September, have until December 1 to apply for a place.
Another coup for Kiddlywinks
Published 7 November 2008
Karen James, owner of Kiddlywinks nursery and pre-school in Penrith, has received Early Years Professional Status (EYPS) and is now helping her team develop their own careers in childcare.
Expanding nursery gets ready to move into new £1m complex
Published 24 October 2008
A CUMBRIAN nursery is preparing to relocate following the £1 million creation of a new site.
Freedom to play, no batteries required
Published 21 October 2008
Sponges, ribbons, empty bottles and brightly coloured bangles – all manner of objects are laid out neatly on a floor mat at Ravenscar Kindergarten in Stanwix, Carlisle.
University nursery is the best place to be
Published 3 October 2008
A CUMBRIAN nursery’s homely feel and good communications have seen it named Britain’s best.
No tests for toddlers – just playing, exploring, talking
Published 30 September 2008
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is a new, national framework which covers learning, development and welfare for young children from birth to five, and will apply to all pre-schools and Ofsted registered nurseries.
These toddlers talk in a foreign tongue
Published 23 September 2008
As teacher Judy Carruthers begins the French lesson, there are no daunting lists of vocabulary or grammar rules in sight.
European Day of Languages
Published 23 September 2008
THE European Day of Languages (EDL), a Council of Europe initiative, is held annually on September 26 to celebrate language and cultural diversity.
Fun in the Frog Room
Published 19 August 2008
PEAR Tree Nursery in Longtown is all set for the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Helping make Alice feel right at home
Published 7 July 2008
The first day little Alice Tyson wore her special hat and visor at Kirkbampton Pre-School, the boys thought it was a cool space helmet and the girls were so impressed they wanted one just like it.
Pear Tree Nursery opens £10,000 Frog Room
Published 6 July 2008
Longtown's Pear Tree Nursery unveiled a new £10,000 classroom this week.
Today, every child matters
Published 25 May 2008
A KEY aspect of the Children Act 2004 is the need for all services involved with children – education, health, social work, justice – to co-ordinate their work to ensure that children get the best possible start in life.
Happy ending to tale of Amanda and the Mother Goose Nursery
Published 25 May 2008
When Amanda Latimer first walked into Wigton Road Day Nursery in Carlisle she knew she wanted to buy it.
The visible benefits of top quality care
Published 25 May 2008
The garden at Rosley Busy Bees Pre-School is a hive of activity. Zoe, dressed up as a fairy, is playing tunes on hanging musical pots, while Jamie and Daniel are making their special “crusher” using tyres, logs and spades. Jonathon meanwhile is racing his wheelbarrow across the yard.
All change, but we’ll still make a splash
Published 25 May 2008
There are challenging times ahead for Carlisle nursery manager Julie Gibson – and she’s relishing the prospect.
Smiles all round for lessons in exercise
Published 25 May 2008
Leg extensions, squats, chest presses, bicep curls... it sounds like a punishing fitness regime, but judging from the smiling faces it’s clear this workout is plenty of fun.
Mom and popcorn
Published 25 May 2008
Not so long ago, a trip to the cinema was a treat new parents could wave goodbye to, along with lie-ins and reading the Sunday papers.
