RECENT EVENTS
A YEAR AT TIDBURY...
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MARCH 2024
THE THREE LITTLE PIGS
The swans performed a wonderful end of term show for their parents
The weather was too cold for an outdoor performance again this year.
Special thanks to Miss Hannah and Miss Charlotte xxx
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ST PATRICK'S DAY CELEBRATION
We had such fun celebrating together- including some Irish Dancing lesson
We searched for treasure in the front garden
And did some rainbow ribbon dancing
Happy St Patrick's Day everyone!
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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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WORLD BOOK DAY
The children celebrated the "Love of Books"
With activities and games linked to "Whatever Next!" story
They all had a fun packed day zooming to the moon together
Making their own picnic sandwiches ...
And going to the "Book Swap" shop
The day was ended with a wonderful story
Thank you to our visiting story tellers
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FEBRUARY 2024
PANCAKE DAY
What are you going to choose for your pancake snack
Strawberry or chocolate sauce or maybe maple syrup?
Delicious!!
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VALENTINE VISITORS
Lots of love was shared at Tidbury
The children were excited to welcome all of our special visitors
Thank you for coming everyone
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To view our visitors feedback and comments - please CLICK ON link: Parents Page
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JANUARY 2024
SWAN PHONICS WORKSHOP
The Swans had a great time showing their parents how they learn about phonics at nursery
Playing I Spy
Listening to and finding rhyming words
Hunting for brand names
And starting their first homework sheet together
Thank you Miss Charlotte for delivering another great workshop for the swans.
To view the PHONIC's Powerpoint presentation & Parent comments - please CLICK ON link: Parents Page
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DECEMBER 2023
CHRISTMAS PARTY DAY
What a fun packed morning the children had ...
Dancing and games
Treasure hunt challenge
And finding their presents from Santa that he dropped from his sleigh!
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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 Charlotte for your hard work. xxx
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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 lovely to see some of our ex - Tidbury families
It was the perfect start to the Christmas Season
We ended the afternoon with a Christmas favourite - Jingle Bells!
Thank you for coming everyone, for your help and for your generous donations.
TOTAL RAISED = £244.35!
All proceeds will help towards the building of additional staging and raised flowerbeds
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NOVEMBER 2023
REMEMBRANCE DAY
Time to stop and remember
NEVER forget.
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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...
Can you count out 5 sweets and decorate your biscuit?
What shapes can you find in the church?
Drop the pumpkin seeds ... how many can you see? Draw around the groups of 1,2 & 3.
Thank you Miss Charlotte for delivering this workshop
To view Math's Powerpoint presentation & Parent comments - please CLICK ON link: Parents Page
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OCTOBER 2023
HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION
Making spells and potions
Spooky ghosts
Pumpkin scooping
Rescuing bugs!
What a fun packed day!
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MISS HANNAH'S PRE - WEDDING PARTY
What an exciting day we had celebrating Hannah getting married
The children and the team made the nursery look beautiful
The swans made a fabulous card with Miss Anna
Auntie Lina baked a celebration cake
And the parents came to join in the fun
Happy Wedding Day Hannah & Jim xxx
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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
They will be taken to Sparkhill Foodbank next week
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SEPTEMBER 2023
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 2023
PIRATE ADVENTURES
Aye Aye Captain!
All aboard the pirate ship
Can you walk the plank?
Where is the treasure buried?
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JULY 2023
OFF TO THE BEACH!
Sandcastles, sandy toes and digging!
Feeding the shark!
Making waves in the sea
The children loved their beach adventures together...
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OUR TIDBURY SWAN'S GRADUATION!!
"INTRODUCING THE CLASS OF 2023"
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 2023"
We will miss you all
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JUNE 2023
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
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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, guitar playing, dinosaur moving, winking, counting to 10
The bears were brilliant at face pulling, story telling, tap dancing, mouth organ playing, ballet
The swans were super at insect facts, ball skills, dinosaur naming, yoga poses, gymnastic moves, counting in 10's
So many budding stars!
Thank you to all of our parents for your support and fabulous generosity :-)
We raised a Grand Total of: £699!
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MAY 2023
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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APRIL 2023
ST GEORGE'S DAY CELEBRATION
Everyone wore red and white just like our England Flag
The children were very excited to celebrate together
Princess Saving, Scone Eating
Dragon Making and Country Dancing
Happy St George's Day everyone
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EID CELEBRATION
The children had fun celebrating Eid together
There was a delicious Eid feast to enjoy!
Everyone made Eid cards for their families
And of course lots of dancing and dressing up
Eid Mubarak everyone
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MARCH 2023 SNOW!
The children were all very excited to go outside to play and explore the snow
For some children it was their first experience of a snowfall
Hope you all stayed warm!
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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
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STOP PRESS OFSTED REPORT ... STOP PRESS OFSTED REPORT ... STOP PRESS OFSTED REPORT ... STOP PRESS OFSTED REPORT ... STOP PRESS OFSTED REPORT ... STOP PRESS OFSTED REPORT ...
NEWS UPDATE from OFSTED! ... December 2018
Following our OFSTED inspection last month, we are incredibly proud to announce that we have been awarded the top OFSTED performance rating ...
“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.api.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50041913
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