Nursery Learning 13.10.25

Parent Meetings

The week after half term, we will be holding parent meetings to discuss how your child has settled into nursery. Over the next week, your allocated time slot will be sent to you via Evidence Me. We will also post your appointment time on the nursery door, so please remember to check there.

Each meeting will last no longer than 10 minutes. If you would prefer a phone call instead, please either email us or inform a member of staff at the nursery door in the morning.

Why We're Wearing Bright Colours Today , Be Bright, Be Seen! 🌟

Today at Broadford, you may have noticed the children looking extra colourful and it’s all for a very good reason!

As the darker mornings and evenings of autumn and winter set in, it becomes much harder for drivers to see pedestrians especially little ones. That’s why we’re taking part in ‘Be Bright, Be Seen’, a day to raise awareness about the importance of being visible and staying safe near roads.

Wearing bright and reflective clothing can make a big difference in helping children be seen by motorists. Something as simple as a brightly coloured coat or a high-visibility strip on a bag can greatly improve visibility during the school run.

Here are a few easy ways to help your child stay safe this season:

• 🌈 Choose coats or accessories in bright colours

• 🎒 Add reflective strips to school bags

• 💡 Use fluorescent armbands or stickers on darker coats

• 👀 Wear reflective clothing when walking or cycling in the dark

And it’s not just for children, adults should be visible too! The more we all stand out, the safer we’ll be.

Thank you for joining us in supporting this important safety message and for helping your child shine bright today!

Outdoors, the children have been putting their physical skills to great use by rolling large tyres around the play area. This activity not only supports their gross motor development but also encourages teamwork and perseverance. We have seen lots of smiling faces and determined efforts!

In the playdough area, we’ve been getting creative with pasta to make face shapes. This has sparked wonderful conversations about the different parts of our face, helping the children build awareness of their own features while developing fine motor skills and imagination.

In the art area we have introduced tracing paper and pumpkin templates to support the children’s early writing and drawing skills. These fun autumnal activities are helping to strengthen pencil grip and control, building the foundations for confident mark making and writing.

In the snack area, we’ve been practicing using cutlery to spread butter on toast. It’s been a great opportunity for the children to develop their hand-eye coordination and independence, not to mention enjoying the delicious results of their hard work. 

Our young artists have been expressing themselves on a large scale outdoors! Using rollers, paintbrushes, and powder paints, they’ve created wonderful masterpieces while experimenting with colour, texture, and technique. It’s been messy, creative fun, just as it should be!

Thank you for your continued support. We’re so proud of everything the children are achieving each week and love sharing these moments with you.