25/05/2026
We're supporting , a water safety campaign by Royal Life Saving Society UK - RLSS UK . π§
This May, focuses on keeping young children safe around water in the garden. Please share to spread the message.
Explore garden water safety for families: www.rlss.org.uk/splash-safely-at-home.
08/05/2026
Happy 100th Sir Birthday David Attenborough! Today, we have celebrated while learning all about different habitats, the natural world and how we can look after it πππΎπ³
06/05/2026
Is your child starting reception in September? Tiny Town are offering their free Reception Meet Ups - This is a fantastic opportunity to meet other children and families who will be attending your little oneβs new primary school. Please take a look at their page/website for more information and how to book.
Wow! We've already had an incredible response to this years free Reception Meet Up sessions π₯Ήπ§‘ For those asking how it works...
Our Reception Starter Sessions run Monday - Friday, we are offering any session throughout June & July ππΌ 9:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm or 3:30pm. And any 3:30pm throughout August! β¨
Once you have decided on a date, we'll book you in and add your session to our online booking system. This way, parents can book themselves & their little ones in! The sessions are free for the reception starters π«Άπ»
Parents (or teachers), if you are interested in organising a date for your child's school please email us so we can get you booked in: [email protected]
01/05/2026
We have the fabulous Lynnie from Caterpillar Music Gateford coming to Puddleducks each fortnight for a fun filled session of music, puppets, instruments, bubbles and more! We have already enjoyed fairy tale week and we've also been on safari! We can't wait to find out what our next adventure will be. See you soon Lynnie!
24/03/2026
Thank you so much to Police Constable Archie and Police Community Support Officer Chris from Nottinghamshire Police who came to see us this morning. We talked about lots of things the police can help us with, how and when to call 999, road safety and more. The children got to look at special safety equipment, handcuffs and best of all β¦ the police van!
10/03/2026
Today we celebrated the amazing Alice who recently passed her Level 3 Apprenticeship with a Distinction! We are so proud of Alice and we are so incredibly lucky that she is part of the Puddleducks team. Well done Alice! ππ₯³π¦
05/03/2026
π Happy World Book Day! π
25/02/2026
Just some of the activities and resources enjoyed last half term.
12/02/2026
We had a fantastic robot themed session with Lauren from Mini Athletics yesterday. We made a giant robot with the marker cones, then used our throwing skills to feed him (and his pet hedgehog!) balls and beanbags. We stretched, crawled under, jumped over, ran, scuttled like crabs, moved like bears and raced to the finish line! At the end, each child got to stand on the podium to give Gogo the Gazelle a cuddle and receive a sticker. The children listened beautifully and followed lots of instructions. Thank you Lauren! π€