#NWOBC23 lots of negative being thrown @Ofstednews today! Nothing personal but we are a united workforce. We also need to acknowledge positives too, inspected July 2022 with an inspector that checked in at every stage that we were happy.

#NWOBC23 importance of communication and language within the early years.

#NWOBC23 Saturday Ofsted Big Conversation for the Portico Team today

#WorldMentalHealthDay Our mental health matters. You live one life, let it be your best. Don't suffer in silence there is always someone there to speak to, reach out.

We all love puddle jumping in nursery. When the puddles dry up we find alternative ways to fulfil our needs. @SarahFilPortico @PorticoNicole

In last nights staff meeting we looked at the eat well plate alongside potion sizes of snacks and meals. We will be working on displaying some of this information for our parents, to further support the health and well-being of our children. @SarahFilPortico @PorticoNicole

Schools or Nurseries win £500 worth of free loose parts play materials! To enter: 🌱 Like and follow Operation Play Outdoors on Facebook and Twitter 🌱 Like this post 🌱 Tag your school in the comments section 🌱 Repost this for a bonus entry Good Luck! Closes 5pm, 26th Sep

Preschool have been enjoying exploring the marks that are left behind when we use paint to print with. We have been naming each shape we create & have been making links to the differences between simple 2D and 3D shapes such as “cuboid” & “square” @SarahFilPortico @PorticoNicole

https://t.co/9zbSnntzVr We are pleased to finally share with you our most recent OFSTED report. Officially outstanding for 12 years running. I am so proud of the team here at Poppets.

Finn’s last day in nursery @Portico_Poppets @Portico_Nursery 💚💜

The last of our school leavers today. All the team here have learnt so much from this this young man. His determination achieve what he wishes is incredible. We are going to miss you, best of luck in your new chapter at school. @clairelou285 @MadHatterPhil thank you from us all

We are 17 today. What an incredible 17 years it has been. Filled with fun and creating lots memories. We have half of the original staff remaining too. @PorticoNicole @SarahFilPortico @Portico_Nursery @Portico_Lodge @PorticoJane @porticowestend @PorticoMossBank @craigejackson

Our Preschool children have made french bread Pizza today. They have been spreading the tomato base and selecting raw ingredients to top their pizzas with. They will enjoy their cooked pizza at tea time. @SarahFilPortico @sthelensdomino next generation pizza makers here.

Yesterday we made our own pizzas with the play dough, we used lots of skills and resources. Today we are going to make our own pizzas... keep a look out for the updates @Portico_Nursery @SarahFilPortico @PorticoNicole

As we say more good byes to our leavers we would like to thank all their families for choosing us. Your kind words and cards are an added bonus as the best gift was being able to be part of your child’s life seeing them grow and flourish. So we want to say a massive thank you

Preschool visited the library this afternoon @STHLibraries we found lots of amazing books to read and some interesting fact books too. We ❤️ Thatto Heath Library. @SarahFilPortico @Portico_Nursery @PorticoNicole

We have had a lovely visit to the library this morning @STHLibraries with our toddlers. They loved read and rhyme time. Thank you Thatto Heath Library.

Exploring how to use walkie talkies from the rooms to the garden, this provoked lots of laughter. @SarahFilPortico @Portico_Nursery

Fun, Fun, Fun oh we love a bit of creative play. Preschool have had an amazing afternoon look at the concentration and creativity @SarahFilPortico @Portico_Nursery @

Yesterday the under 3’s went for a walk around the local area and park to see what they could see. On the way back they called at the play area. @SarahFilPortico @PorticoNicole