Shooting Stars Nursery & Preschool Kings Norton

29/09/2026

Settling into nursery is about much more than saying goodbye at the door. It is about developing a genuine sense of confidence and belonging.
Over time, children begin to recognise familiar routines, form warm relationships, explore more independently and show us their unique personalities. These everyday moments are important signs that they feel secure within their nursery community.
Through close partnerships with families, we help every child feel known, valued and ready to thrive.

28/09/2026

🍂 Learning Through the Seasons 🍂
As autumn arrives, the changing season creates rich opportunities for children to learn through hands-on, sensory experiences.
Exploring seasonal colours, textures, scents and natural materials helps children develop their curiosity and understanding of the world around them. These experiences also strengthen fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination, while encouraging creativity, problem-solving and imaginative thinking.
Talking about what children can see, feel and notice introduces new vocabulary and supports communication and language development. It also encourages children to make connections, share their ideas and become confident, inquisitive learners.
📷photo credit: SSN Wolverhampton. This lovely moment captures just how much meaningful learning and joy can take place through seasonal play 😊

28/09/2026

As the leaves start changing colour and the nights begin to draw in, new safety risks emerge. From Halloween hazards to cold weather challenges, here are our top tips for keeping children safe from serious accidents this autumn.

Take a look: https://capt.org.uk/autumn-safety/

28/09/2026

Congratulations to our GEM Award winner 💎Olivia!💎
Olivia joined our Preschool team at Shooting Stars Kings Norton in June and has already made such a wonderful impression on our children and families.
Her nominations praised the warm and enthusiastic welcome she gives each day, the trust she has built with children and parents, her thoughtful handovers and the support she provides as a Key Person. Families shared how their children have thrived in her care, a fantastic achievement in such a short time!
Olivia was chosen from a particularly lovely group of nominations, and we would also like to recognise our deserving runners-up, Kaci, Amy and Nadia.

Congratulations to Olivia, Kaci, Amy and Nadia - four very deserving members of our Kings Norton team!

23/09/2026

A child’s brain develops more rapidly during the first 5 years than at any other stage of life, with more than 1 million new neural connections capable of forming every second.
But early development is not about rushing children towards formal learning. It is supported through warm relationships, responsive interactions, physical activity, communication, exploration and plenty of purposeful play.
These everyday experiences help children build the strong foundations they need for learning, wellbeing and life beyond the early years.

23/09/2026

🍽️ We’re recruiting a Kitchen Assistant at Shooting Stars Kings Norton!
We’re looking for an experienced Kitchen Assistant to support our Nursery Cook with the preparation and service of balanced, healthy meals for the children in our care.
📍 Kings Norton, Birmingham
🕚 Monday to Friday, 11am - 2pm (approx.)
⏰ 15 hours per week
✅ Previous kitchen experience is essential
🔗 Find out more & apply via link in bio/click here:
https://myshootingstars.eyrecruit.co.uk/?source=careers
Questions? Email [email protected]

22/09/2026

Much like starting nursery, moving into a new nursery room is an exciting step, but even confident children can need support while adjusting to different adults, routines and surroundings.
Our room transitions are carefully planned around each individual child. Familiarisation visits provide opportunities to explore the new environment, meet the team and begin forming relationships before the transition takes place.
We also share important information about each child’s interests, development and care needs, helping the new team provide continuity and make the move as smooth and positive as possible.

18/09/2026

Looking for a little extra support or guidance? Coram Family Lives offers friendly, non-judgemental advice on a wide range of parenting and family topics. They also have lots of helpful short courses available completely free of charge on a range of topics such as * Bringing up confident children * Parenting neurodivergent children * Sibling arguments * Co-parenting after divorce or separation * New baby in the family * Let's play online (play and development for children 0 - 5s) Further information is available on the website and socials.

Visit their page using the link below to find out more.

Need someone to talk to? Whether you're struggling with your child's behaviour, relationship issues, or simply having a difficult day, we're here to listen. Message us on WhatsApp at 07441 444125 – open until 3pm today

15/09/2026

Every child’s settling-in journey is different.
Some children confidently begin exploring straight away, while others need more time, reassurance and closeness from familiar adults. Both responses are completely natural.
Our practitioners follow each child’s cues, offering comfort, consistency and plenty of positive opportunities to play and connect. By working closely with families and sharing regular updates, we can help children settle at a pace that feels right for them.