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Guests attending the national nmt nursery awards in a large conference and gala venue illuminated with dramatic red and blue lighting. Hundreds of attendees are seated at elegantly dressed round tables with candlelit centrepieces, while a large stage screen displays award branding. The prestigious early years industry event celebrates excellence in childcare, nursery leadership, early years education, staff achievement and innovation across the uk nursery sector.
Partou shortlised in five categories at National NMT Nursery Awards

We’re proud to announce that we’ve been shortlisted in five categories for the National NMT Nursery Awards.

In addition to being a finalist for the prestigious Large Nursery Group accolade, three of our settings and a much-loved Nursery Manager are in the running to receive an award.

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Childcare practitioner from partou playaway day nursery & pre-school in harrogate standing outside the nursery entrance with a child and parent during a collection or drop-off interaction. The welcoming nursery building features a deep blue front door, cream stone pillars, black railings and abundant green climbing plants and foliage, highlighting strong partnerships with families, high-quality childcare and early years education in harrogate.
Local radio rewards dedication of team member at Partou Playaway

Partou Playaway was recently visited by local radio station, Your Harrogate, who wanted to reward the efforts of team member Kim Stanfield for going above and beyond in her role as the nursery’s Special Educational Needs and Disability Coordinator.

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Children holding a wooden “plastic free schools accredited” award plaque from surfers against sewage in the outdoor garden at partou alexandra day nursery & pre-school. Surrounded by vibrant green foliage, natural wooden play features and bright sunshine, the accreditation highlights the nursery’s commitment to sustainability, environmental awareness, eco-friendly practices and educating children about reducing plastic waste through early years learning experiences.
Partou Alexandra complete Plastic Free Schools Accreditation

Partou is extremely proud to announce that Alexandra Day Nursery and Pre-school, based in Redditch, have recently completed their Plastic Free Schools Accreditation, officially making them a ‘plastic free nursery’.

In this blog, we speak to Nursery Manager, Holly Browning, on how the nurse…

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Exterior of partou wonder years day nursery & pre-school in coventry, featuring a large white nursery building with dark pitched roofs, bright blue entrance doors, blue perimeter fencing and prominent nursery signage. Situated on a main road beneath a bright blue sky with white clouds and surrounded by mature green trees, the nursery provides high-quality childcare, preschool education and early years learning for families across coventry.
Partou acquire Wonder Years Nursery, Coventry

We are delighted to announce that Coventry based Nursery, Wonder Years, has joined the Partou Group. Bringing our total number of nurseries to 106, the acquisition is the first since our official UK brand launch in May.

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Young child exploring soil alongside an adult during an outdoor gardening activity in a natural green environment. The child wears blue denim overalls and a pale pink top while kneeling in rich brown soil, with a wooden cabin and leafy trees visible in the background. Bright sunshine illuminates the outdoor learning space, supporting nature-based play, environmental awareness, sensory exploration, gardening activities and early childhood development.
Championing Dads: Father’s Day at our nurseries

Father’s Day is just around the corner, presenting a brilliant opportunity for Partou nurseries to appreciate the incredible role that fathers and father-figures play in young children’s lives. Find out how we do so in our dedicated article.

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Children participating in an outdoor celebration and play-based learning activity, featuring colourful balloon decorations, party games and interactive resources in a secure garden environment. A child wearing a bright purple party hat stands on a green outdoor mat surrounded by dominoes and activity materials, while other children and nursery practitioners take part beneath a white canopy. The vibrant outdoor space includes lush green grass, natural wooden fencing and rainbow-coloured balloons, supporting social development, communication skills, friendship building and memorable early years experiences.
Partou Day: A celebration of our UK brand launch

Last week, we celebrated our official UK brand launch with ‘Partou Day’! Our nurseries were decorated with balloons, bunting, and flags, creating a festival atmosphere for a day filled with fun events for everyone to enjoy.

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Team members from partou little dragons day nursery & pre-school in harrogate celebrating success at the ndna awards 2024. Standing behind illuminated white “ndna” letters, the group pose with a framed award certificate in front of branded national day nurseries association displays featuring blue, purple and white graphics. The image highlights recognition for excellence in childcare, early years education, nursery leadership and outstanding practice within the early years sector.
Partou Little Dragons win prestigious Training and Development Award!

Partou are delighted to announce that Harrogate based nursery, Little Dragons, proudly received the Training and Development Award at this year’s National Day Nurseries Association Awards.

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Partou and national partnership in early learning & childcare (npelc) partnership graphic featuring the partou logo in a gradient of purple, pink and orange alongside the national partnership in early learning & childcare logo in blue, orange, pink and yellow. Displayed on a soft beige background with curved abstract design elements, the graphic highlights collaboration in early years education, childcare quality, professional development and sector-wide improvement for children and families.
Partou partners with NPELC to champion high-quality childcare

We are proud to announce that Partou have joined forces with nine of the nation’s leading childcare providers to improve the quality and sustainability of the early years sector across England.

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Samantha rhodes, managing director of partou, sits at a desk in an office setting, smiling towards the camera.
Creating a shared vision within Partou

Samantha Rhodes has led Partou in the UK since the merger of the Just Childcare and All About Children groups in 2023, having previously served as CEO of Just Childcare.

Read her thoughts on the importance of the group’s new shared vision.

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