Parkstone Pre-School

30/09/2026

This week the Big Room children have been learning about colour mixing. After choosing the colours they wanted, they enjoyed using the salad spinner to create some unique and amazing pictures

22/09/2026

This week the children are learning about different families, including talking about who is in their family

19/09/2026

A big thank you to everyone for donating to our Jeans4Genes fundraising sessions

18/09/2026

This week the children in the Big Room have been creating self-portraits, as part of learning about how we are all different

21/08/2026

13 children under 11 years died in the last 6 years after falling out of a window.

They weren’t protected by a window lock or restrictor because:
• One wasn’t fitted
• There was one, but it was broken
• There was one, but it had been disabled

If your window won’t lock or you need to open the window wider because of heat or cooking, please don’t leave young children alone in the room. If you have to leave the room take your child with you.

Learn more: https://capt.org.uk/falls-from-open-windows/

20/08/2026

20/08/2026

Treating your child to new toys this summer? Remember, some toys from unknown sellers on online marketplaces can come from anywhere in the world and can be dangerous.

That’s why it’s important to SHOP SMART to STAY SAFE.

Plus, discover 10 dangerous products to avoid here: https://capt.org.uk/10-dangerous-products-avoid-this-summer

18/08/2026

Since the start of the year, many toys and craft items have been recalled as they may contain trace levels of asbestos. Recalls so far have included sand-filled stretchy toys, craft boxes and sand art kits. And there may be more to come.

Check the list of recalled items here: https://www.gov.uk/product-safety-alerts-reports-recalls?keywords=asbestos&product_alert_type%5B%5D=product-recall&product_recall_alert_date%5Bfrom%5D=01/01/2026

12/08/2026

Did you know a bright coat could make a difference to your child’s safety?

Autumn may feel like ages away but before we know it the clocks will change and our children will be heading to and from school in the dark. Wearing a brighter coloured coat can help them be seen more easily by drivers as the nights draw in.

If your child or their school insists on a darker colour you can add reflective strips to increase visibility.

07/08/2026

It’s scary to think about but if a fire breaks out children often hide from it, under the bed or in a wardrobe, because they’re scared. This means it will take longer to find and rescue them.

With the long summer holidays, why not spend a few minutes making and practising a family escape plan together? Turn it into a fun activity so everyone knows exactly what to do if the worst happens.

Get more simple fire safety tips for families: https://capt.org.uk/resources/fire-safe-families-fact-sheet/