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A YEAR AT TIDBURY...
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NEWS UPDATE from OFSTED! ... September 2024
We are incredibly proud to announce that we have achieved OUTSTANDING for the FOURTH time in all five areas!
“OUTSTANDING across the board”
The Tidbury team and family could not be more pleased and proud with our inspection report and outcome. It is a truly honest reflection of what we strive for every day for our Tidbury children and families. We are most proud of the rich comments acknowledging the social and emotional well being of the Tidbury children and the excellent relationships that exist between our team and the children and their families and amongst our team. An outstanding nursery does not happen by accident, it exists because of outstanding people – we are very proud of our excellent team, children and our very supportive families. This together allows us to fulfil our aim – “Our aim is to give children the best possible start; we build foundations from which they can grow and flourish”.
Our report is now live on the OFSTED website – please click on the link below.
https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50257419
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APRIL 2025
ALL ABOUT ME
Activities and play set-ups were all interest led this month
Trips to the hairdressers & bug hunts
Animal play, building
Spring cleaning
And to end the month some Easter fun and games
Happy Easter everyone
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VAISAKHI CELEBRATION
The children had fun celebrating Vaisakhi together
Everyone joined in for a drumming and dancing parade around the outdoor classroom
And a special Vaisakhi feast that included warm samosas!
Happy Vaisakhi everyone
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JACK & THE BEANSTALK
The swans performed a wonderful Easter show for their parents
The weather was perfect, so the children were able to perform in the outdoor classroom.
Special thanks to Miss Hannah and Miss Sophie
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EID CELEBRATION
The children had fun celebrating Eid together
Rice play, dressing up & window crafts
And of course lots of dancing and music
Eid Mubarak everyone
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MARCH 2025
PEOPLE WHO HELP US
There were lots of emergencies at nursery this month!
Fire fighting, rescuing of animals, arresting and helping people in danger
The children acted out the roles of fire fighters and the police
We also got healthy with exercise, healthy foods and learning about how to look after our teeth
We were very lucky to have a real fire fighter and nurse visit us to enhance the topic.
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MOTHER'S DAY
We invited all of the Mummy's for a "Stay and Play" to celebrate Mother's Day
They joined us for PE, for snack time
and they played with the children both inside and outside
It was a real treat for everyone
Thank you so much for coming
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To view our visitors feedback and comments - please CLICK ON link: Parents Page
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ST PATRICK'S DAY CELEBRATION
We had such fun celebrating together- including some Irish Dancing lessons outside
We searched for treasure at the end of the rainbow
And enjoyed some Irish treats for snack time.
Happy St Patrick's Day everyone
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FEBRUARY 2025
FAVOURITE STORIES
The children explored some more favourite stories this month.
The Gingerbread Man
The Three Billy Goats
and some Julia Donaldson favourites too.
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JANUARY 2025
TRADITIONAL TALES
The children explored some favourite stories this month and also enjoyed some physical challenges
Here are a few of our highlights
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DECEMBER 2024
CHRISTMAS PARTY DAY
What a fun packed morning the children had together
Dancing, jingle music time and games
Treasure hunt challenge
And finding their presents from Santa that he dropped from his sleigh!
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FestiviTEA
All of the parents and grandparents were invited to join the children and the team for our annual FestiviTEA
Everyone really enjoyed the hot chocolate and treats that were served in the outdoor classroom
It was the perfect start to the Christmas Season
We ended the afternoon with a sneak preview of the Swan Nativity song and Jingle Bells!
Thank you for coming everyone, for your help and for your generous donations.
TOTAL RAISED = £299!
All proceeds will help towards repairing the much loved pirate ship and replacing some of our outdoor equipment
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THE SWANS NATIVITY PLAY
The Swan children were very excited to perform their Nativity play in the church....
And Wow! What a performance they gave!
Well done swans and thank you again to Miss Hannah and Miss Sophie for your hard work. xxx
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NOVEMBER 2024
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SWAN MATH'S WORKSHOP
The Swan's joined their parents over in the church at the workshop.
They were set many tasks together...
Choose a number from the sack - how many sweets to decorate your biscuit?
What shapes do you need to make the giant numbers?
Drop the pumpkin seeds ... how many can you see? Draw around the groups - and count 1,2, 3 or more?
Thank you Miss Sophie for delivering this workshop
To view Math's Powerpoint presentation & Parent comments - please CLICK ON link: Feedback Page
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OCTOBER 2024
HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION
Making spells and potions
Spooky ghosts and delicious bugs
Pumpkin decorating
Face painting
What a fun packed day!
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DIWALI CELEBRATION
The children had fun celebrating Diwali together
Sparkly play dough decorating
Lentil curry making
Exploring jewellery and dressing up
Bhangra dancing and music
Happy Diwali everyone
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OUR HARVEST FESTIVAL
The Swans carried all the food donations over to St Johns Church
Reverend Paul and Linda led a Harvest Celebration for them
Thank you so much for all the generous food donations
The food has now been delivered to the Sparkhill Foodbank
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SEPTEMBER 2024
GRANDPARENTS STAY AND PLAY
It was such a treat to welcome the Swan and Bear's Grandparents
They joined the children for morning PE on the carpet
Then went off to play and explore inside the nursery together.
They played in the front garden and joined the children for snack time.
Thank you for coming to visit us.
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AUGUST 2024
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TIDBURY OLYMPICS
Two weeks of sporting challenges
Egg and Spoon, Rowing and Hurdle races
Crawling, Car driving & Running races
Ending with a Mini Olympic afternoon for the parents to watch
Thank you for joining us xx
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PIRATE ADVENTURES
Aye Aye Captain!
All aboard the pirate ship
Can you walk the plank?
Where is the treasure?
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BEAR HUNT & TEDDY BEAR FRIENDS
All the children brought a cuddly friend to join them at nursery
Going on a Bear Hunt!
Parachute bouncing fun
The "bears" had a fun packed week playing at nursery
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JULY 2024
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OUR TIDBURY SWAN'S GRADUATION!!
"INTRODUCING THE CLASS OF 2024"
What an emotional and momentous afternoon for the Swan families and the team!
The Swan Summer Show & Graduation was held in our Outdoor Classroom
The weather was perfect, the show was amazing, we were so proud of the Swans :)
Good luck to our wonderful "Class of 2024"
We will miss you all
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JUNE 2024
FATHER'S DAY
We invited all of the Daddies for a "Stay and Play" to celebrate Father's Day
They joined us for PE, for snack time
and they played with the children both inside and outside
It was a real treat for everyone
Thank you so much for coming XXX
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MAY 2024
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"TIDBURY'S GOT TALENT!"
The children all took part in our sponsored annual talent show...
During the week the children grew in confidence (and noise level!)
The cubs were champion at animal noises, singing, dancing, forward rolls, jumping, counting
The bears were brilliant at face pulling, guitar playing, balancing, dance moves, jumping
The swans were super at ball skills, dinosaur facts, bike riding, story telling, tap dancing, gymnastic moves
So many budding stars!
Thank you to all of our parents for your support and fabulous generosity :-)
We raised a Grand Total of: £785!
CORONATION PICNIC
To celebrate The Coronation of King Charles we held a Royal Family Picnic.
We enjoyed an afternoon which started with a Royal Parade and country dancing
Followed by activities, crafts and games
We finished with children singing our Coronation song "To the Sound of Trumpets"
And everyone singing "God Save Our King"
It was a perfect way to celebrate such a momentous occasion!
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AUNTIE LINA'S RETIREMENT PARTY OCT 2022
What a wonderful afternoon to celebrate and honour our wonderful and legendary Auntie Lina
With cake, fizz, Auntie Lina crafts and games
And lots of visitors, laughs, hugs and catch ups
It was an emotional afternoon.
Thank you to everyone xxx
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JULY 2021
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COVID NEWS ... JUNE 2020
June 2nd 2020 - We are back!
A wonderful day first day back was had by all.
Thank you to our wonderful team, children and families for such a successful return - it was seamless.
It was emotional for parents saying goodbye today, we felt the parents apprehension, fears, but also their strength. This strength gave the Tidbury children the confidence to come and join us and their friends today.
Beaming smiles all round - the children came bouncing back into nursery ...
Thank you so much everyone :)
Tidbury is open from June 2nd!T
We are all really looking forward to welcoming families back next week...
We shall be posting videos for each of the Tidbury learning groups on our private Facebook page, with details of what to bring to help all of the children with their transition returning :)
Can't wait to see you soon