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Life skills children should learn

As adults, there are many essential life skills we use every day without even thinking. But for young children, these skills don’t develop overnight — they need to be introduced, practised, and encouraged over time.

In this guide, we’ll explore key life skills every child should beg…

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Benefits of music in early childhood education

From nursery rhymes to dancing games, music helps your child grow. Learn how music in early years education supports development in fun, meaningful ways.

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Get into the holiday spirit with festive scented playdough

The holiday season should be a wonderful time for children, filled with happy experiences and wonder. One way to help make the season memorable is through festive activities.

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Partou Storytimes win national Best Indoor Learning Environment award

We are proud to announce that Partou Storytimes recently claimed the ‘Indoor Learning Environment of the Year’ award at the 2024 National NMT Nursery Awards.

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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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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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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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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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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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