The OMEP UK travel awards are back for 2026! The deadline for applications is 16.02.26 at 12pm (UK time). See the poster below and our posts on Facebook and Instagram for more details! #travelawards #OMEPUK #bursary #studentawards

We got lovely new Bilibos to replace our last set that we got in 2006 & they are just as popular as ever.

We have decorated a few trees outside to cheer up the playground too.

Children everywhere deserve to grow up safe, healthy and learning. That’s why the NEU is standing in solidarity with children in emergencies this #WorldChildrensDayand supporting Save the Children UK’s Emergency Fund. Donate to our appeal 👉 https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/neufundraising

Always a delight to see snow through the eyes of preschooler.

Labour MP Brian Leishman: "The Government has surrendered to... the vile rhetoric of Reform. Does the Home Secretary not see that removing the legal obligation to support asylum seekers who will be otherwise destitute, is as far away from Labour Party principles and values as we can get?"

The joy of discovering your reflections in a giant puddle.

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Lovely way to end a fantastic day in Edinburgh.

Such an inspiring way to spend a Saturday - wallowing in all things Froebelian @froebeltrust.bsky.social

Such an inspiring way to spend a Saturday - wallowing in all things Froebelian @froebeltrust.bsky.social

November drawings are up (bar 3) 🙂

What a sad headline & such confrontational language from a Labour politician 😟

Keep encouraging and supporting one another life doesn't have to be all about competition.

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Loving being off this week, 3 visits to the theatre, dinner out & new nails.

Loving being off this week, 3 visits to the theatre, dinner out & new nails.

#Breaking Independent Catherine Connolly to become tenth President of Ireland after resounding election victory | Watch and follow live

The caption made it look like the Green leader was taken aback by the sheer size of the Connolly lead in this tally.

Felt like a long 8 weeks!

When will people recognise that Reform are a right wing racist party? It is shocking that they came 2nd in a recent Welsh election.

Here are just 3 reasons why you should join the NEU: ✅ Advice and support including workplace representation. ✅ Access to free continuing professional development. ✅ A chance to help shape the future of education. Join us here👉 www.neu.org.uk/join #WeAreTheNEU

Mmmm wonder if Keir Starmer will be intervening on this decision!

Look at these two little ones enjoying looking up at the leaves & trees high above them.

Keir Starmer sure picks some very strange hills to stand on - championing violent Israeli football hooligans. 🙄

Edinburgh Froebel Network, in Partnership with the Froebel Trust, is hosting their Gifts for Our Future 14: Being and Belonging Conference in Edinburgh on 8 November. Guildford Nursery School staff will present our Reflection with Guidance toolkit. Find out more and book here: buff.ly/8eZHsXP

Our first walk outside of the nursery today in preparation for a visit to Bear Woods tomorrow. The children were great at stopping at the blue lines.

This Is Fascism

Every time I visit London I fall in love with it a little bit more.

What else would you do on a Saturday morning 😬#NEUEarlyYears

Blatantly racist - the masks are certainly slipping among many Tories.

The joys of getting older - we booked to see a play we had already seen a few years ago & thoroughly enjoyed this new version.

Do you work in a maintained nursery school? Tell the Education Select Committee about the important work you do here.👇 https://committees.parliament.uk/call-for-evidence/3742/

Pretty much how it goes. 💪💪

And just like that another class has fully settled in & are ready for the full day & dinners.

President Trump and Congressional Republicans just shut down the government because they refused to stop your health care costs from rising. Let me be clear: Republicans are in charge of the White House, House, and Senate. This is their shutdown.

Autumn vibes 🍂🍁

Toasted brioche was a hit!

Been a very strange week, started off chilled and relaxed in the wilds of Donegal, then an unexpected dash back home, followed by waiting and sitting with family and friends, then this morning saying goodbye to my Mother In Law. Elaine, you will be so missed and I'll raise a glass to you tonight.

One of these rich dudes invested in a food company with all proceeds going to kids in need. The other started Sundance Institute, boosting the lives of countless artists. Hey modern rich dudes, don't be a typical greedy AI crypto-prick, be like these two.

Heads up for #earlyyears peeps and all those interested in #maths and young children My new book due for publication May/June 2026 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

A new set of drawings, the children are very proud of them & enjoy showing theirs off to anyone who will appreciate it 😬😬

Just what we needed after a hectic few weeks back at work.

📢 NEU early years conference 📅 Saturday, 11 October ⏰10am – 4pm 📍 NEU HQ, Hamilton House, London Be part of an inspiring day of learning, discussion and networking ✍️ Apply for your FREE place now. 👉 bit.ly/4nkb6Of Open to non-members. #NEUEarlyYears

Who’s going to be at this next month? Fab keynote & workshops too.

@ruthswailes.bsky.social I am very excited to finally get to hear you speak in person at the NEU Early Years conference next month.