Sandbrook Nursery School

02/10/2026

Happy Friday & Happy World Smile Day!

Hope your day is filled with lots of things to make you smile! 😀

25/09/2026

Sandbrook Nursery School have the best assisants EVER!!. They go above and beyond every single day for the children in nursery.

📣A big shout out to all Teaching Assistants who are such a big part of education. We couldn't do this without you 🙂

The future begins here.

09/09/2026

At Sandbrook Nursery School , stories and sharing books are at the heart of our learning. Reading together helps children develop a rich vocabulary, improve their listening and concentration skills, and deepen their understanding of language. Above all, stories inspire imagination, creativity, and wonder, taking children on exciting journeys and bringing learning to life.

🙂 The future begins here.

Welcome to Sure Start Message of the Month!

Each month we’ll share information to help you give your child the best start in life …..and look out for extra weekly posts!

Sharing books every day will help my brain to grow!

It’s never too early to start sharing books – you are giving your child a great start for learning words and talking.

26/08/2026

24/08/2026

The staff completed Makaton training today with the fantastic Katherine. This training helps us as staff to provide an inclusive environment for all.

The future begins here.

Well done to staff at Sandbrook nursery school who completed The Makaton For Early Years workshop today.
Super signing on a lovely sunny day.

26/06/2026

A huge thank you to Katelyn's creations always a fantastic job for our graduation. Lots of photos beside the balloons today. Amazing job as always 🤩

23/06/2026

If you are applying for Free School Meals and Uniform Allowance for the upcoming school year, you are encouraged to apply before Friday 31 July to guarantee your support is in place for the start of term.

Please ensure you have completed the application fully and submitted all relevant supporting documentation.

👉 Apply now on EA Connect: https://connect.eani.org.uk/parent/login

For more information, including FAQs, visit: www.eani.org.uk/fsm

12/06/2026

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*FREE RELAXATION RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN AND PARENTS*
Over the past few years in East Belfast Sure Start we have been working closely with Tessa Ann, a Therapeutic Sound Practitioner, and she has very kindly shared some links below to sounds that families can listen to. We hope in these unsettling times that these sounds might help offer a little bit of calm to your homes and support the wellbeing of you and your little ones.
The information and sounds have been created by Tessa Ann, founder of TESSA UN Ltd – Sound, sensory and space awareness experiences.

Some tips for listening:
Listen at a time and in an environment that feels right for you. The sounds can be played through speakers or headphones, depending on your preference and sensory comfort. There is no need to actively “do” anything while listening. You may choose to focus on your breathing, close your eyes or simply allow the sounds to sit gently in the background as a calming sensory companion.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEgYfmkKx_k

This calming sound journey features Koshi chimes tuned to Earth, Water, Air and Fire, accompanied by the gentle sounds of the Rain Column. The spacious nature of the sounds, and the pauses between them offer an opportunity to slow down, soften attention and simply rest. This resource may be useful for moments of quiet regulation, transitions between activities, calming before rest or sleep, an individual listening with headphones and creating a quieter sensory environment.

https://thesoundhealingspa.co.uk/products/sleepy-sounds-with-echo-ta-ta-friends

Listen to the calming sounds of Echo Ta Ta and friends as part of your child’s bedtime wind-down. This gentle 8-minute sound journey offers a sensory friendly listening experiences designed to help little listeners transition from busy bedtime energy into a calmer, quieter moment before sleep. Featuring the soft resonant tones of Tibby the Tibetan singing bowl, alongside the gentle rhythmic sounds of Rainy the rainstick and Shaky the shaker, Sleepy Sounds invites calm listening, curiosity and relaxation.
Perfect for that quiet bedtime moment before drifting off to sleep. There is no right or wrong way to use Sleepy Sounds. Some families may choose to listen together, while others may play the audio softly as their little one settles towards sleep. A little Magical Sounds gift for you and your family. Thank you Tessa!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBPbjqchfdk

This 20-minute calming sound resource combines nature sounds, singing bowls, gongs, rainstick and chimes to create a gentle sensory listening experience. It is designed to support moments of quiet pause, calm and sensory reset. It might be helpful for transitions between activities, quiet individual listening, calming after busy or stimulating times, rest and decompression or moments of sensory pause at home.