Snakes and Ladders pre-school

14/09/2026

It’s not to late to join in the fun😁

31/08/2026

🌟 Welcome to a New Preschool Year! 🌟

A very warm welcome to all our new and returning children and families. We are so excited for another year filled with fun, friendship, learning, and lots of special memories! 💛

To all the children and staff moving on to their next adventure, we wish you the very best of luck. You will all be missed, but we are so proud of how far you have come and excited to see what the future holds. 🌈✨

And we’ll see you all on Wednesday 2nd September!

09/07/2026

Our last few places are available for a September start. Remember we open 8am-2pm Monday to Friday

24/06/2026

We have such kind parents. Thank you for the children’s treat on such a hot day.☀️🌞

22/06/2026

What a fantastic morning, who doesn’t like to walk a 🐐.
Our children had hands on learning experience connecting with nature, rural life and where our food comes from. Thank you to animals about town once again.

25/05/2026

25/05/2026

instead of rushing children onto the next thing?

What if… before the phonics or pulling children to the next adult-led task…

…we simply paused long enough to truly see the child in front of us?

To notice:

* the child proudly carrying water backwards and forwards for 20 minutes
* the child making a birthday party for their favourite cuddly
* the child carefully lining up sticks, stones or animals
* the child who needs connection before participation
* the child telling you something important through their play

Because children are not data points to move through provision.

They are little people with feelings, fascinations, stories, worries, humour, wonder and deep emotional needs.

And so much of what matters most in childhood cannot be measured on a tracking sheet.

This is the heart of slow pedagogy.

Not doing less for children…
…but creating enough calm, space and presence for meaningful learning to actually unfold.

In my Hygge in the Early Years™ training, I help educators move away from overstimulation, overwhelm and constant rushing… and towards calm, connected, meaningful practice rooted in play, presence and wellbeing.

✨ Because childhood was never meant to feel like a race.

receptionteacher nurseryteacher

25/05/2026

Should I stay or should I go 🦋🦋🦋🦋

24/05/2026

Starting to feed❤️🦋

23/05/2026

Yummy cupcakes a little treat.