Wells House

20/10/2026

💛🌟 Happy Nursery Practitioner Day! 🌟💛

Today, we want to celebrate and say a HUGE thank you to all our amazing staff at Wells House! 🥰

Thank you for the endless love, care, patience and dedication you show every single day, not only to our wonderful children but to our nursery as a whole. From the little cuddles and comforting words to the laughter, learning and special moments you create, you make such a huge difference to the lives of our little ones. 🧸💕

Your hard work, kindness and commitment never go unnoticed, and we are so lucky to have such a fantastic team who put their hearts into everything they do. ❤️

And of course, today wouldn’t be complete without a few well-deserved goodies to spoil you all! 🎁🍫☕ Because you all deserve to be celebrated and appreciated for everything you do! 🥰

Wells House wouldn’t be Wells House without YOU! 🏡✨ You are what makes our nursery so special, and today is all about celebrating each and every one of you.

Thank you for being you, for caring so much, and for making Wells House the warm, happy and loving place it is. We appreciate you more than words can say! 💛

Happy Nursery Practitioner Day to our incredible team! 🌈👏

18/10/2026

🎉🎂 Happy Birthday, Marie! 🎂🎉

Wishing our lovely Marie a very Happy Birthday from everyone at Wells House! 🥳💖

We hope your day is filled with love, laughter, happiness and plenty of birthday treats! 🎁🎈

Have the most wonderful day, Marie! Sending you lots of love and birthday wishes from us all at Wells House! 💐💕🎉

18/10/2026

🦖 Let’s Talk PANTS: Helping Children Understand Body Boundaries 💛

Every child deserves to feel safe, listened to and respected. Talking about body boundaries can feel like a big subject, but the NSPCC’s Talk PANTS resources help families introduce it in a gentle, reassuring and age-appropriate way—without frightening children or introducing adult topics.

With the help of Pantosaurus, children can begin learning an important message: their body belongs to them, and they can ask for help whenever something worries them.

What does PANTS stand for?
💚 P — Privates are private
The parts of the body covered by underwear are private. Explain that sometimes an adult may need to help with washing, toileting or medical care, but they should explain why and ask first. These moments should be approached sensitively, respecting the child’s feelings. NSPCC
💛 A — Always remember your body belongs to you
Help your child understand that their body is their own. They can tell a safe adult about any touch or situation that makes them feel uncomfortable, worried or unsure—even when it involves someone they know. NSPCC
💚 N — No means no
Children should not be made to give kisses, hugs or cuddles, including to relatives or friends. Respecting their choice is a practical way to support body boundaries. They might prefer a wave, a smile or a high five instead! NSPCC
💛 T — Talk about secrets that upset you
Let your child know they can share any secret that makes them feel worried, sad or frightened—even when someone has told them not to tell. NSPCC
💚 S — Speak up, someone can help
Talk together about safe adults your child could turn to, such as a parent, another trusted carer or their nursery key person. Reassure them that telling you about a worry will not get them into trouble.

🏡 A little idea to try at home
Watch the Pantosaurus song together and use it to start a relaxed conversation. There is no need for one big, serious talk; everyday moments, such as getting dressed or sharing a story, can provide opportunities to revisit these messages.

Meet Pantosaurus - our pant-wearing Dino! He wants every child to s...

17/10/2026

🧩 Why do children do the same thing again… and again… and again? Let’s talk about schemas! 🌱

Does your little one love carrying toys from room to room, wrapping everything in blankets or repeatedly dropping objects to see what happens? These repeated actions can be examples of schemas—patterns of play that children use to explore the world and discover how things work.

Here are a few you might recognise at home! 👀

🧺 Transporting — “I need to move everything!”
Carrying toys around, filling baskets and moving objects between places. Try offering a small basket and some suitable toys for your child to collect and deliver around the room.

⚽ Trajectory — “Where will it go?”
Exploring movement by dropping, throwing or rolling things. Try rolling cars down a cardboard ramp or throwing soft balls into a basket in a clear space.

🌀 Rotation — “Round and round!”
An interest in turning wheels, spinning objects and things that go around. Try exploring age-appropriate toys with wheels or making circular movements with chunky crayons. Froebel Trust

🧸 Enveloping — “Let’s cover it up!”
Wrapping toys, covering objects and hiding things from view. Try giving your child a small blanket to tuck up their teddy or hide a toy underneath for you to find.

🧱 Connecting — “These go together!”
Joining objects and taking them apart, often many times over.

🚗 Positioning — “It belongs right here!”
Carefully arranging toys, lining up cars or placing objects in particular spots. Try offering a selection of age-appropriate toys and a space where your child can arrange them in their own way.

💛 Why is it helpful to notice these patterns?
Recognising schemas helps us look beyond the finished activity and notice what a child is interested in exploring. Rather than immediately changing their play, we can offer opportunities to develop that interest further.

Supporting exploration still means keeping safe boundaries. Choose resources suitable for your child’s age and development, supervise their play and offer a safer alternative when needed: “The wooden blocks are for building. You can throw this soft ball into the basket.”

There is no checklist to complete! Some children explore several schemas, while others do not show obvious patterns. Repeating familiar actions gives children opportunities to practise and learn.

🌱 At Wells House, we’d love to hear about the little patterns you notice at home. Is your child a keen transporter, a teddy-wrapper or someone who loves making things spin?

17/10/2026

🪥 Small teeth need everyday care🪥

Start brushing as soon as the first tooth appears. Brush twice a day for about two minutes, including last thing before bed. Use fluoride toothpaste containing at least 1,000 parts per million fluoride: a smear for children under three and a pea-sized amount for ages three to six. Adults should brush or supervise, depending on the child’s age and ability. Encourage children who can spit to spit out the toothpaste without rinsing.

nhs.uk

Try at home: Use a two-minute timer and a mirror so your child can watch while you help them brush.

Healthy teeth, Happy smile 🥰

15/10/2026

👻📖 Story of the Week: We’re Going on a Ghost Hunt! 📖👻

Who’s ready for a spook-tacular storytime? 🎃✨ Grab a cosy blanket, snuggle up with your little ones, and join us for We’re Going on a Ghost Hunt!

Have fun joining in, spotting things in the pictures and guessing what might happen next. There’s always time to pause for a question—or a little giggle! 🤭💛
Take a few minutes to enjoy a story together and add a little Halloween magic to your evening. 🌙📚

Are you ready? Let’s go on a ghost hunt! 👻🔦

15/10/2026

💚🎃 Messy Play Fun! 🕷️🍂

We've had lots of squelchy, squashy, messy fun exploring gloop! 💚

Using cornflour and water, we created our very own gloop and added some green food colouring to give it a spooky Autumn/Halloween twist! 🎃👻

As the children explored the different textures, staff introduced seasonal words such as pumpkin, spider and leaf, helping to encourage language development and build new vocabulary. 🍁🕸️

Gloop is a fantastic sensory experience that encourages curiosity, exploration and creativity. It also helps support children's brain development, fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination, all whilst having lots of messy fun! 👐✨

Learning through play is always so much fun!

14/10/2026

🍯🐻 Happy Birthday, Winnie the Pooh! 🐻🍯

Today we have been celebrating the birthday of everyone’s favourite silly old bear — Winnie the Pooh! 💛

The children have had a wonderful day filled with stories, activities and lots of fun inspired by Pooh Bear and his friends from the Hundred Acre Wood. We’ve enjoyed talking about our favourite characters, sharing stories together and joining in with some lovely themed play and learning.

Days like today are a brilliant way to bring books and characters to life, encouraging children’s imagination, communication, creativity and love of stories. 📚✨

As Winnie the Pooh once reminded us, sometimes the smallest things really do take up the most room in our hearts. 💛

Happy Birthday, Winnie the Pooh! 🍯🎈🐝

14/10/2026

🎉 A huge congratulations to our very own Tia! 🎉

We are so incredibly proud to share that Tia is now officially Level 3 qualified with a distinction! 🥳👏

All of your hard work, dedication and determination have paid off, and we couldn’t be happier for you. You are such a valued part of the Wells House team and the care, enthusiasm and love you show to the children every day really shines through. 💚

Well done, Tia — you should be so proud of yourself! 🌟

Officially Level 3 qualified! 🎓✨

13/10/2026

🌿 PLAY IS NOT JUST FUN — IT’S HOW CHILDREN GROW! 🌿

In a world where children’s days are increasingly filled with screens, schedules and structured activities, we must remember the incredible value of simply letting children play. ❤️

✨ When children build dens, climb trees, explore nature, invent games and play with friends, they are learning some of life’s most important skills. They learn to communicate, negotiate, solve problems, manage emotions, show empathy, build resilience and unleash their creativity.

💚 And just as importantly, children need to be allowed to be bored.

Boredom isn't something we always need to fix. When we resist the urge to fill every moment with entertainment, we give children the space to think, wonder, experiment and discover their own interests. Out of boredom can come the most wonderful ideas, imaginative adventures and creative solutions.

🌱 Imagination grows through freedom, and imagination helps ambition take root. When children are free to dream, invent and explore possibilities, they begin to see what could be, not just what is. Those little moments of wondering, creating and pretending can nurture the curiosity, confidence and ambition that shape their future.

🌳 Play gives children the freedom to take risks, make mistakes, use their imagination and discover the world in their own way.

Childhood is precious, and these opportunities should never be underestimated. Children don’t need every moment planned, every activity structured or every quiet moment filled. Sometimes, the greatest learning happens when we step back, allow a little boredom and let children lead the way.

Let's protect childhood. Let's make room for play, boredom, imagination, adventure and big dreams. 🥰

Because when we give children the freedom to play and imagine, we give them the opportunity to discover who they are and who they might become. 💚