French toymakers have signed a pact to rid games and toys of the gender stereotypes which the government blames for keeping women out of maths and science careers.
In the news…Toys
categories: News stories, Toys
In the news…childhood vaccinations
In the news…Ofsted
categories: News stories
As you will probably know, all childminders are required by law to be registered and regularly inspected by Ofsted in England so this proposal from Labour to scrap Ofsted has certainly got everyone talking!
https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/nursery-world/news/1168792/labour-pledges-to-scrap-ofsted
Gardening with children: Sunflowers in bloom!
categories: Gardening
Our sunflowers have now all finally bloomed just as we say goodbye to Summer today.
This is, without doubt, our most successful year yet with some growing as tall as 7 feet! Others only reached 2 foot tall but were pretty nevertheless!
The have attracted lots of bees, ladybirds and butterflies. Our view from our playroom window has been made ever so more pretty too !
Growing Sunflowers with children 
Nurturing Toddlers
In the news…Tooth decay
Summers last hurrah!
What amazing weather we have had this week! We have enjoyed visits to the park, trips to feed the ducks and playtime in the garden all to the backdrop of glorious bright, blue skies. Our sunflowers are now in full bloom, just as we are seeing our first conkers falling and a change in the colour of the leaves, all in time to say goodbye Summer!
Nurturing toddlers
categories: Babies, Childminding
In the news…new Dads
categories: News stories, Parenting
We shouldn’t forget that having a baby has a huge effect on Dads as well as us. Sleep deprivation and the stress of a new child coupled with holding down a job can take a huge toll on any of us. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-49564467
Nurturing babies…1 year olds
categories: Babies
