Boldon Nursery School - Outdoor Nursery

22/05/2026

We’re delighted to be finalising places for children joining us in September 2026. We will continue to communicate arrangements for September following the half term break next week. If you’ve already registered and haven’t heard from us yet, please contact the nursery on 0191 5363669 and we’ll be happy to help.

If you’re interested in a place and haven’t registered yet, you can do so using the link below which will take you to our application form via our website.

https://boldonnursery.co.uk/school/registration-form/

04/02/2026

04/02/2026

I’ve written a short blog exploring why all behaviour is communication, and what might be going on underneath when behaviour feels hard.

It’s a gentle, practical read with examples across ages and settings.

📖 You can read it here:
👉 https://www.thespeechandlanguagegarden.com/post/all-behaviour-is-communication

If it resonates, you’re very much not alone.

04/02/2026

04/02/2026

When we make space for art, nature, and open-ended play, we’re giving children the language they use first - the one that lives in their bodies, hands, and imaginations.

Words by Phylicia Rashad 💛

30/01/2026

30/01/2026

If you’ve ever been told to “send them to calm down” and it didn’t sit right with you — this is why.
Children don’t learn regulation through isolation. They learn it through connection. Through an adult who stays close, steady, and calm enough for them to borrow that calm until their own nervous system can catch up. This isn’t about spoiling or rescuing. It’s about building the brain skills that make self-regulation possible.

30/01/2026

Behind every angry word
is a feeling too heavy to carry alone.
Don’t fight the fire —
hold the hurt.🩶

30/01/2026

Resilience develops through experience, not avoidance. When children are shielded from all discomfort, they miss opportunities to grow strength and confidence. Allowing age-appropriate challenge teaches problem-solving, patience, and