Welcome to another exciting half-term at Brighstone Preschool! We’re thrilled to share that Ofsted has rated us ‘Good’ in every area—a huge thank you to our wonderful children, families, and staff for their support! Inside this newsletter, you'll find key dates, including World Book Day, Beep Beep Road Safety Day, and Red Nose Day, plus details on our April Holiday Club, Mother's Day shop, and updated fees from April 2025. As always, we’re here to support you—stay connected, and let’s make this term a fantastic one! 🌟

The UK government is expanding childcare support to assist working families with young children. In September 2025, the UK government will fully expand its childcare support, offering eligible working parents 30 hours additional support per week for children under 5.

Following our recent inspection on the 7th of January 2025, we are delighted to be able to share the Ofsted Inspection Outcome

Welcome back after our Christmas Break. We hope you like our freshly painted preschool!

For children under five, predictable routines are more than just schedules—they provide structure, security, and the foundation for healthy growth.

Here are some healthy lunch box ideas for preschool children that are fun, nutritious, and easy to prepare:

We look forward to a busy term ahead, we welcome Izzy to our Preschool Staff team as she joins us for her level 2 Apprenticeship with HTP. We also welcome new parents and children to the setting.

Looking at different people’s cultures and festivals is a great way to teach children about the world around them. We encourage children to show respect for other people’s beliefs. We will be looking at the Hindu Festival of Light Diwali, Bonfire Night and of course Christmas.

We would like to welcome everyone to Niton Preschool at the start of a new year! News, and dates for your diary in this newsletter.