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Partou appoints SEND and inclusion leader to frontline role

We are delighted to welcome Dr Karen Boardman to Partou as our Group SEND and Inclusion Lead.

Read more about Karen’s expertise and passion for SEND and Inclusion in early year education and care.

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Chef from partou progress house day nursery & pre-school celebrating a chef of the year shortlist, standing in a white chef
Market Harborough nursery chef nominated for national award

Naiane Serafin Godinho, Nursery Chef at Partou Progress House in Market Harborough, has been shortlisted for Chef of the Year at the National NMT Nursery Awards 2026.

Nursery Manager Nina Halls shares what makes Nai’s passion for early years nutrition stand out.

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Partou alexandra day nursery & pre-school team celebrating sustainable nursery of the year award recognition, holding an award certificate in front of the nursery entrance, framed by striking red, white and gold balloons and green foliage decorations.
Redditch nursery shortlisted for prestigious national award

Partou Alexandra in Redditch has been shortlisted for Sustainable Nursery of the Year at the National NMT Nursery Awards 2026.

Nursery Manager Holly Browning explains how the team reuses and repurposes before buying new, and why the children are part of it.

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Partou bumpkins day nursery & pre-school management team pictured outdoors in a natural nursery setting, with vibrant green trees, grassy play spaces, rustic timber buildings and partou
Whaddon nursery shortlisted for national award

Partou Bumpkins in Whaddon has been shortlisted for Forest / Beach School of the Year at the National NMT Nursery Awards 2026.

Nursery Manager Paige Martin explains why learning outdoors is such an important part of what the team does.

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Autumn sensory play station with orange and white pumpkins, golden leaves and nature-inspired activities, encouraging outdoor learning as the clocks go back and the seasons change.
Clocks Go Back 2026: helping your child adjust to the autumn clock change 

From early wake-ups to shifting routines, the autumn clock change can feel daunting when you have young children.

Discover gentle, child-led ideas to help your baby or toddler adjust when the clocks go back, with practical tips for sleep, routines and nursery mornings.

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Team members and children from partou sunny day day nursery & pre‑school in ellesmere port stand outdoors holding a sign reading “strong standard across all areas” following their ofsted inspection
Ellesmere Port nursery in the running for a national award

Partou Sunny Days in Ellesmere Port has been shortlisted for Nursery Team of the Year at the National NMT Nursery Awards 2026, after achieving a strong standard across every Ofsted evaluation area.

Read more about this exciting time for the team.

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A partou practitioner in a red polo shirt sits at a low table with three young children, holding a wooden toy pizza as a toddler reaches in to engage with it. The practitioner is leaning in attentively, smiling and following the children
Why does my toddler bite? A nursery guide for families

Why do toddlers bite, and should parents be worried? From teething and frustration to communication and big emotions, there are many reasons biting can happen in the early years.

This blog will help you to understand why you child may have bitten and the practical ways adults can help.

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Leyland nursery makes the grade with Ofsted

Partou Stonehouse Day Nursery & Pre-School is celebrating a positive Ofsted inspection, with inspectors praising the nursery’s inclusive environment, nurturing team and the strong sense of belonging created for children and families alike.

Find out what impressed inspectors and how the set…

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South Gloucestershire nursery where ‘uniqueness’ is celebrated wins approval from Ofsted

A warm welcome, strong relationships and a focus on every child’s unique strengths have earned praise from Ofsted at Partou Thornbury Day Nursery & Pre-School.

Find out what inspectors had to say about the setting’s approach to early years care and education.

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