Over the past few weeks, the children at Blue Windmill have been part of something very simple but quite special—watching our butterflies grow from tiny caterpillars, into cocoons, and finally emerging ready to be released. At the beginning, the caterpillars were small and busy, spending their time eating and growing. The children were naturally curious, […]
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Failure is not always an easy topic, especially when it comes to children. Many of us grew up learning to avoid mistakes, to get things “right”, or to feel uncomfortable when something didn’t work as planned. Yet in the early years — and throughout life — failure is often where the most meaningful learning happens.
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If you are looking for an outstanding baby room nursery, you are more than likely searching for a place where you and your baby can feel understood and gently supported during a time of rapid change and development. As you search for the best nursery for your little one, you will probably base a lot
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Feeding young children can feel surprisingly complicated. One moment you’re reading early years nutrition guidance about sugar, salt or portion sizes; the next you’re just trying to get everyone out of the house on time with something vaguely nutritious eaten. For many parents, food becomes one more thing to think about in an already busy
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Nursery fees and funding can feel confusing, even for parents who have been through the system before. There are different age groups, different types of support, and guidance that can feel difficult to interpret at first. At Blue Windmill Day Nursery, our aim is to explain things clearly and calmly, so families can understand how
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In early years settings, children naturally spend most of their time with their own peer group. This is valuable: they build friendships with children at a similar stage of development, practise turn-taking, learn how to negotiate, and find common interests. But there is also a quiet strength in allowing children to play, explore and collaborate
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