March 2022 Parenta magazine

A round up of some news
stories that have caught
our eye over the month
Story source and image credits to:
Nursery World
Day Nurseries
Daily Record
Northumberland Gazette
Biggleswade Today
Fitzrovia News
Fennies nursery group grows to 15
settings
The group which operates across London,
Kent and Surrey has opened two new
settings in recent weeks.
COVID cases are on the decline in
childcare settings, according to
official figures
The latest data suggests the number of
early years staff absent from work due to
COVID-19 has slightly decreased.
Fennies opens new nursery with
immersive sensory experience
The new nursery encourages children’s
exploration and movement, with the
new sensory facilities comprising colour
changing optical lights, gel mats and
much more.
Nursery group hands ownership
to employees
Employees now have ownership of the
Kidzcare nurseries, with 100% of the
company shares now owned by its 150
staff.
Renovated children’s nursery
opens in London
The refurbished nursery underwent
extensive work to provide a new
outdoor play area, as well as major
improvements to its indoor facilities.
Langford nursery children thrilled
with visit from local author
The nursery children were captivated
when a local author paid them a visit
and read his new book.
Free trees spruce up
Northumberland school nursery
Childcare settings praised for
their dedication to children’s
mental health
COVID forces the permanent
closure of two nurseries
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The Longhoughton nursery have
claimed 30 tree saplings offered by
Northumberland County Council to
enhance their sensory garden.
Paisley nursery and three primaries
awarded Model School status, having
excelled in prioritising children’s social
and emotional well-being.
Two nurseries have been shut down due
to a lack of staff and inability to recruit,
exacerbated by the pandemic.
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