In line with Government guidance, 1st Place will be reopening its nurseries on a phased basis from 1 June 2020.

A new friend has joined 1st Place and our babies have even created a song and story about him. A warm welcome to Cuckoo the Bird!

To continue encouraging our children’s love of reading, we have introduced a Lending Library and reading sacks.

It may not be World Book Day yet but activities are already underway at our nurseries as we celebrate our love of books.

Tips for nursery parents on how to get the most out of the Blossom app.

Nature has been a source of inspiration for our nursery children as they have been busy making their own decorations in time for Christmas.

It is an exciting time at nursery with our children continuing their love of building. They have been curious about famous buildings and have been busy making replicas in the nursery!

Marie Skelton (Head of Early Years) shares her thoughts on what the Image of the Child really means in early years education.

Christmas has well and truly arrived at 1st Place with our nursery children enjoying homemade decorations, carol singing, tea with friends, and visits to Santa in his grotto!

1st Place was transformed into a magical wonderland as part of an immersive ‘Image of the Child’ exhibition on 30 November.

From vast forests to confident young explorers, Sara Noor (Early Education Manager) shares her learning from visiting other nursery settings in Sweden.

1st Place is celebrating the ‘Image of the Child’ as part of a special exhibition being held on Saturday 30 November.

To reduce plastic waste, our eco-conscious nursery children at 1st Place at Lorrimore Square are creating eco bricks to build nursery furniture.

Our nursery children at 1st Place at Lorrimore Square are still very interested in construction on a large scale. They have been ambitiously building cities and bridges, which are taking over the room during the day!