Story time in the forest, encouraging a love for reading.

⭐️I just wanted to say a huge congratulations to Kim Barnetson who has been awarded a MBE. It is so well deserved.
Amongst lots of achievements, Kim is a incredibly childminder , who over the years has brought many of her children to storysessions. We have had some lovely discussions and she has given me so much confidence to continue Storytime and really supported me over the years. She is an inspiration and I personally have learnt so much from her.

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✨ Celebrating Kim Barnetson MBE ✨

We are absolutely delighted to celebrate our wonderful Childminder Partner, Kim Barnetson, who has been awarded an MBE — such an incredible and well-deserved honour.

Kim is a registered childminder, tutor, assessor, proud grandma, cycle campaigner and a valued part of the REACHout Early Years Stronger Practice Hub.

Her passion for childminding, reflective practice and lifelong learning shines through in everything she does.

In her blog, 𝗡𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗠𝘆 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿, Kim shares her inspiring journey into childminding, her commitment to evidence-informed practice, and the importance of always questioning, learning and evolving, with children firmly at the heart of every decision.

We are so proud to work alongside Kim and celebrate the impact she continues to have across the early years sector.

Huge congratulations, Kim Barnetson MBE - what an achievement! 🌟

Read Kim’s blog here... https://www.strongerpracticehubs.org.uk/hubs/ee/reachout-eysph-ee/resources/my-journey-reflection-practitioner-childminder-kim-barneston

Live link in stories

⭐️ Did you know we run storytime forest parties?

⭐️Very limited availability in September and October now.

⭐️DM for more information.

Thankyou to everyone who joined us today, we had lots of fun ‘Run running as fast as we could’ to keep the Gingerbread Man safe from all the animals.
We had lots of giggles meeting all the characters trying to have a nibble at the Gingerbread man (Rosie and Jim are in the photo below).

We also enjoyed decorating and eating our own Gingerbread Man.

I hope you all had fun, Feel free to share any photos.

Quick last minute spaces at 11.15am today at Highwoods Country Park.

Come and having fun bring the story to life through the forest and end by decorating a gingerbread man to eat before it runs away.

www.bookwhen.com/storytime

✨Quick limited spaces left! Run run as fast as you, you can now book for the new storysession! At Highwoods Country park.

⭐️Monday 8th June,
10-11am and 11.15-12.15am
⭐️Tuesday 16th June
10-11am and 11.15-12.15am

Come and have fun bringing the story to life, hopefully rescuing the gingerbread man and escaping the fox! 🦊

End by creating a edible craft to eat or take home. (Please let me know any dietary requirements)

www.bookwhen.com/storytime

Siblings half price (babies/crawling/toddiling siblings free of charge)

✨Run run as fast as you, you can now book for the new storysession! At Highwoods Country park.

⭐️Monday 8th June,
10-11am and 11.15-12.15am
⭐️Tuesday 16th June
10-11am and 11.15-12.15am

Come and have fun bringing the story to life, hopefully rescuing the gingerbread man and escaping the fox! 🦊

End by creating a edible craft to eat or take home. (Please let me know any dietary requirements)

www.bookwhen.com/storytime

Siblings half price (babies/crawling/toddiling siblings free of charge)

🐛LAST Hungry Caterpillar Storysession on Tuesday 19th May!

✨10-11am
✨Highwoods Country Park

🐛Come and have fun bringing the wonderful Hungry Caterpillar story to life. Ending by creating a story themed craft.

www.bookwhen.com/storytime

Suitable for around 2+

A few last minute spaces have popped up today for The Hungry Caterpillar Storysession at Highwoods Country Park.

10am and 11.15am.

www.bookwhen.com/storysession

Suitable for 2+ and siblings are half price.

⭐️ Quick last minute spaces available ⭐️
Tomorrow, Tuesday 28th April at 11.15am

🌟Come and have bring the wonderful ‘The Hungry Caterpillar’ to life. Munch and crunch around the forest and end creating a story themed craft.

www.bookwhen.com/storytime

Siblings half price (babies/crawling siblings free of charge)

Reduced rate got childminders.