Our recycling champs love taking classroom waste to the ‘big bins’ in the store room before everything is collected to go to the borough recycling centre. “I’m a superhero. I’m saving the planet” “This is recycling. It go in the big bin” “Let’s carry it together” “Bye rubbish” “I’m recycling”

The children explored seasonal resources at carpet time. Some had to be handled carefully as they were a bit prickly! “It’s a bit hairy” “It spiked me” “It’s autumn” “Me want acorn” “Squirrels eat acorns” ” I like pumpkin. I wanna take it my house” “I take the conker out…

Nursery is feeling very autumnal. We have beautiful seasonal resources for the children to explore alongside our core text ‘Aaaarrgghh Spider’.

To celebrate ‘Recycle Week 2025’, parents are being asked to bring in recycling for children to re-use old packaging as part of play and learning. We have been learning more about recycling during #recyclingweek Families enjoyed watching our beautiful film on sustainability featuring @laurahallain.bsky.social by @sirenfilms.bsky.social We read a range of books/info about looking…

We are absolutely delighted to share this short, but beautiful, film about how our school community works together towards a more sustainable future. This video was made in the summer of 2025 by Siren Films and celebrated author, and education consultant, Laura Henry Allain MBE. It features the staff, children,…

Following on from our learning on World Afro Day, one of the children brought in her wash day crown. We read ‘Ada’s Wash Day’ and talked about similarities. “Why is she crying?” “I go on my tablet when I get my hair done” “This is my crown” “I got a…

The children were fascinated to watch tree surgeons trim two big olive trees outside the Nursery. It was a great opportunity to chat & introduce lots of new vocabulary: motor, engine, strimmer, chipper, helmet, visor, ear defenders, shovel, canopy, pruning. “What you doing, bro?” “Why he up there?” “I like…

The Grove celebrated World Afro Day today. Parents came in to share how they take care of their children’s hair – showing tools and products. Our staff talked about their hair too. One of our team, whose child attends our setting, showed the chn how she styles her daughter’s hair…