Shooting Stars Nursery & Preschool Wolverhampton

✨ Potty & Toilet Training Support for Families.

There comes a time for all of our families to begin thinking about toilet training. Perhaps you’re considering when to start, thinking ahead to the future, or you’ve already started and your child is finding it a little tricky.

Are you unsure when the right time is to begin? Not quite sure how to get started? Or would you simply like some extra guidance and reassurance along the way? Please know that you don’t have to do it alone!

This fantastic resource from ERIC – The Children’s Bowel & Bladder Charity provides lots of practical advice and support: 🔗 Link in BIO or click https://eric.org.uk/potty-training/
Every child is different, and toilet training can take time, patience and plenty of encouragement.

We will work closely with you at nursery to provide consistent support, routines and encouragement, helping your child to feel confident and comfortable as they develop their toileting independence.

If you have started toilet training and your child is struggling, please don’t worry. We can work together to understand what they may be finding difficult and agree on strategies that we can use consistently at nursery and at home. If you would like some additional support, advice or simply want to talk things through, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.

We would be very happy to arrange a meeting with you to discuss your child’s individual needs and how we can support you. We’re here to support you and your child every step of the way! 💕

REMINDER: Accessing funding from 1 September?

If you would like to access your Working Parent funding entitlement starting from 1 September, you must apply through the Government’s Childcare Service and obtain a valid eligibility code by 31 August.

We strongly recommend applying now / 4 weeks before the deadline. This allows time to complete the application and resolve any issues that may arise ✨

To apply, you will need to:

✅Create or log in to your Childcare Account
✅Complete the eligibility questions
✅Receive your eligibility decision
✅Obtain your 11-digit eligibility code
✅Give the code to your Nursery Manager, who will check its validity using the ✅Government’s eligibility checking system

Please don’t leave your application until the deadline ✨The deadlines are strict (31st August deadline for 1st September : 31st December deadline for 1st January : 31st March deadline for 1st April each year)

A magical send-off for our Pre-School graduates ✨

It was wonderful to welcome our families for a very special graduation celebration, filled with delicious food, a visit from the ice-cream van, beautiful cakes made by one of our parents and cupcakes prepared by our team.

The children loved the live games and singing with entertainer Lee, and there were plenty of smiles, laughter and happy tears throughout the event.

Parents shared such lovely feedback about the care, thought and dedication that went into making the celebration one to remember.

We are incredibly proud of our graduates and wish them every happiness as they begin their next adventure in September!

⚽🏃‍♀️ A sporting Stay & Play in Pre-Toddlers! 🏃‍♂️🥚
With football capturing the attention of many of our children (and adults!), our Pre-Toddlers at Shooting Stars Wolverhampton enjoyed a sports-themed Parents' Stay & Play!
Families joined us for a fun-filled session of races, including running races and egg-and-spoon challenges, alongside ball pit fun, ring toss and lots of opportunities to explore different types of balls.
We finished with a buffet tea, making it a wonderful opportunity for children, parents and practitioners to enjoy time together through play, movement and plenty of fun! ✨

✨ Congratulations to our June GEM Award winner, Georgia! ✨

Georgia received some wonderful nominations from her colleagues, recognising the positivity, kindness and dedication she brings to our Pre-Toddler team every day:

💙 "She's such a hardworking member of our team... the children just love her!"

💙 "She's an amazing addition to the team... always happy to do anything that needs to be done and always puts a smile on everyone's face."

💙 "Always got a smile on her face, is super kind and always ready to help."

This month, we also received an incredible 11 GEM Award nominations celebrating team members from across the nursery, submitted by both parents and colleagues. Every nomination highlighted the compassion, teamwork and commitment shown by our wonderful staff, and we're so proud of each and every one of them.

Has a member of our team made a difference to your family or gone the extra mile for a colleague? We'd love to hear about it! Keep an eye out for next month's GEM Award nominations and help us celebrate the amazing people who make Shooting Stars such a special place. ✨

🍽️☀️ What's on the Menu This Summer? ☀️🍽️
Our carefully curated Summer Menus have arrived, bringing a delicious selection of fresh, balanced and nutritious meals for our little stars to enjoy.
Designed to support healthy growth and development, our menus offer a variety of seasonal dishes and flavours that encourage children to explore new tastes while providing all the goodness they need for a busy day of learning and play.
Our children have already been tucking in and enjoying the new menu – and it's proving to be a big hit! 😋
Take a look at the menus at nursery to see what's being served this season.

📱💙 Supporting Healthy Screen Habits for Under 5s 💙📱
Screens are a part of everyday life, but finding the right balance for young children can sometimes be a challenge.
The Government's Best Start in Life guidance offers practical advice to help families build healthy screen habits, from encouraging active play and quality family time to making the most of screen use when it is part of your child's day.
Small changes can make a big difference to your child's learning, development and wellbeing.
Take a look at the guidance via the link below / in our bio: https://beststartinlife.gov.uk/screen-time-under-5s/

🛝💧 Simple Summer Safety Reminders
As we head into the summer months, we're sharing some helpful safety advice from CAPT (Child Accident Prevention Trust) to help keep little ones safe at home, on days out and during holidays.
From open windows and trampolines to staying safe in and around water, these simple tips can help families enjoy a safe and happy summer. 🌞
Take a look via the link below / in our bio: https://capt.org.uk/focus-on-summer-safety/

❄️ Heatwave? We've got this covered! ☀️
When the temperatures rise, we're very grateful for air conditioning in every classroom! Keeping our nursery environments cool, comfortable and ready for learning is a top priority.
Water is freely available and accessible to children throughout the day, and staying hydrated is actively encouraged, helping everyone stay happy, healthy and comfortable during the heatwave.