Shiny Stars Pre School

24/09/2026

We had a great week, enjoying the sun . The children made the most of the sunny weather exploring the outdoors. The children looked at the carrots in our planter and chose the big ones to pull out. Then they washed the carrots, peeled them and tasted them.
We started the museum and library trips, so a few children already been to the museum. We also had a few picnics on the cathedral grounds.

18/09/2026

Following children's intrests this week we had a tuff tray for the dolls and the children used sponges to wash the dolls and their hair. Some children learnt new language, like squeeze as they squeezed the water from the sponge.
In the garden some children joined in with games with the cars pretending to be ice cream trucks selling ice cream to their friends and using language relating to money like pounds and pence.
We have been settling more new children and building on friendships.

11/09/2026

11/09/2026

Make sure your setting puts nutrition at the top of the agenda

The Early Years Nutrition Support service provides everything you need to ensure your setting is delivering consistently healthy meals and snacks: from menu reviews and recipe development support to expert guidance from experienced registered nutritionists.

As part of this, we have developed a series of six Alliance Insights on topics including menu planning on a budget, creating a positive mealtime environment and managing food refusal.

You can mix and match the Insights to create your own nutrition package. Designed to complement each other and help you build on your previous knowledge, if you book all six Insights in one transaction, your final session is FREE.

Planning a balanced menu in an early years setting, Thursday 17th September, 1:30pm -3pm bit.ly/4Ajzuar

Menu-planning on a budget, Thursday 8th October, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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Managing food refusal, Thursday 12th November, 1:30pm - 3pm bit.ly/4xgz0PA

Providing menus for all, Thursday 14th January, 1:30pm - 3pm bit.ly/4qYpe31

Creating a positive mealtime environment, Thursday 25th February, 1:30pm - 2:30pm bit.ly/4cAP4UF

Nutrition, health and wellbeing, 18th March 1:30pm - 3pm bit.ly/4gZj0Lz

** Additional support is also available through the Early Years Nutrition Support programme. To discuss bespoke training for your setting, fill in the short form here: bit.ly/4gOTubO and someone will get in touch **

11/09/2026

“Boredom is not a problem to avoid - it’s a gift to embrace. That’s where creativity begins.” - Kristen Asmus

Kristen Asmus, occupational therapist and TimberNook provider, joins the 1000 Hours Outside Podcast (episode 398) to talk about creating environments where kids can thrive through unrestricted outdoor play time.

Listen in here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1kho-398-why-kids-need-risk-rain-and-room-to-roam/id1448210728?i=1000680673520

11/09/2026

Welcome back after summer break!
This week the children have been settling back into preschool and the new children are settling into their new environment and our routine. We have been getting to know our new children and learning all about what each likes to play with and their interests.
The children are exploring and building on their relationships with other children and the practitioners.

17/07/2026

Great graduation party today! Everyone had a great time! Bamboogie

17/07/2026

Wow, so today we said our good byes to our school leavers! We had a lovely end of academic year party with all of our children!
We will miss you dearly and we wish you all the best for the future!