Walkern Preschool

28/09/2026

Is your child holding in their poo?

Poo withholding is when children try to avoid passing a poo and it can be particularly common when they are potty training. It can also be more common in children with additional needs, such as autism. While poo withholding can be stressful and worrying for families, there are practical ways to help and support is available.

Poo withholding can lead to constipation and poo accidents. If you're concerned your child is avoiding the toilet at home or school, we have practical advice, information and tips on our website which covers:

💩 What is stool withholding?
💩 Why is your child holding poo?
💩 Signs that your child is poo holding
💩 What can happen when children hold their poo?
💩 How to stop stool withholding

Understanding the reasons behind poo withholding is the first step towards helping your child develop healthy toilet habits and preventing constipation from becoming a problem.

Find out more about poo withholding on our website: https://eric.org.uk/childrens-bowels/stool-withholding/

18/09/2026

☕🍰 Macmillan Coffee Morning – Next Friday 🍰☕

Next Friday, we will be holding our Macmillan Coffee Morning — a lovely opportunity for you to pop into the session, meet your little one’s friends, see where they play, and stay for a cuppa and some cake. ❤️

If you are able to donate a cake, we would really appreciate it. All donations will help us raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.

If your child does not normally attend on a Friday, you are very welcome to pop in with your child during the coffee morning times.

We look forward to seeing you next week! ☕💚

31/08/2026

25/06/2026

☀️ With the hot weather we’ve been having, we’re helping to keep our local children hydrated.

We are offering 1 FREE 500ml bottle of water for every school child – simply ask at the counter.

Let’s work together to keep our children safe, healthy and hydrated during the warm weather. 💙💧

Today and tomorrow
7:30am- 9am before school

3pm- 5pm after school

11/06/2026

We’ve got some brilliant raffle prizes in our Summer raffle this year, it’s too good not to take part in!! The raffle is being drawn at the end of our Sports Day this Sunday. Tickets can be bought on the day or in advance using the link on the poster below! Please share with friends and family and help us to raise as much money as we can 💙 ☀️

A HUGE thank you to all of the businesses listed below for their incredibly generous donations. 🙏

07/03/2026

To celebrate World book day we have been looking at the book Elmer the Elephant. Over the course of the week we have been on a Elmer hunt and made our very own Elmer’s.

01/03/2026

This week we have World Book day, throughout the week, the children will be exploring a range of wonderful stories, sharing their favourite books, and taking part in activities that encourage imagination, creativity, and a love of learning.
Celebrating books in early years helps support language development and inspires a lifelong love of reading. We look forward to a week full of stories, creativity, and magical moments at Preschool. Don’t forget your child is welcome to come in dressed in lots of colours just like Elmer the Elephant.

27/02/2026

This week at preschool, we celebrated Chinese New Year with a variety of activities. The children enjoyed tasting Chinese noodles and crackers and worked together to create a dragon for a traditional dragon dance. A wonderful opportunity to explore culture through food, art, and movement. 🐉

22/02/2026

This week at preschool we will be learning about Chinese New Year! They will explore red and gold decorations, create beautiful lantern crafts, dance like dragons 🐉, and discover traditions that celebrate family, good luck, and new beginnings.
This helps provide curiosity, kindness, and cultural understanding.