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At Toad Hall Children’s Nursery, we believe food is about so much more than simply filling little tummies. Mealtimes are an important part of every child’s day — supporting growth, development, learning, and helping children build healthy habits that can last a lifetime. That’s why we’re excited to share our brand-new nursery menu, developed in partnership with early years nutrition specialists, Tiny Tums. Supporting Children at an Important Stage of Development The early years are a crucial time for growth and development, and good nutrition plays a key role in helping children thrive. Working alongside Tiny Tums has allowed us to carefully review and refresh our menus to ensure every meal is balanced, nutritious, and packed with goodness. Our new menu focuses on: Plenty of vegetables Nutrient-rich ingredients Natural flavours Familiar meals children know and enjoy We know that healthy eating works best when children genuinely enjoy what’s on their plate, so our menu combines nutritious ingredients with dishes that feel comforting, familiar, and fun. Helping Children Build Positive Relationships with Food Food education starts early, and we’re passionate about helping children develop a healthy and positive relationship with food from the very beginning. Through our partnership with Tiny Tums, children will also meet friendly characters who help explain how different foods support their bodies. Whether it’s understanding how foods help us grow, give us energy, or keep us strong, this fun and engaging approach helps make healthy eating exciting and easy to understand. By introducing these ideas in a playful way, we can encourage children to feel curious and confident about trying different foods. Created With Children in Mind One of the things we’re most excited about is how involved our nursery chef teams have been in shaping the new menu. Our chefs shared insight into the meals children already love and provided valuable feedback throughout the planning process, helping us create dishes that balance nutrition with familiarity and enjoyment. Louise Cope, Senior Support Manager, said: "We are delighted to be working with Tiny Tums. All our food is freshly prepared in our nursery kitchens, and we are excited to share our fresh new summer menu with families in June. Our chef team had full involvement with the dishes, sharing the children’s favourite meals and providing valuable feedback during the planning process." Coming This June We can’t wait to introduce our fresh new summer menu to families this June and continue supporting children to enjoy happy, healthy mealtimes every day. At Toad Hall Children’s Nursery, we know that healthy eating is about more than nutrition — it’s about creating positive experiences, encouraging confidence, and helping little ones develop habits that support them for years to come. To find out more about our Food and Nutrition, visithttps:// www.toadhall-nursery.co.uk/food-and-nutrition .

Our Langley Nursery garden has had an exciting revamp, creating a fresh and engaging outdoor space for children to explore, play, and learn. The transformation includes a brand-new astroturf area, a block-paved road for bikes and scooters, and updated climbing frames to support physical development. Balancing pods have also been introduced to help build confidence and coordination, while the role play area now features new planters where children can grow their own vegetables. Even our much-loved mud kitchen has had a well-deserved spring clean, ready for more messy play adventures! The children loved watching the transformation take place. From observing deliveries to seeing the builders hard at work each day, it was a great opportunity to spark curiosity and conversations about how things are made and built. What do the children think? “I like the climbing frame in the garden because I like to be a gladiator!” “I like the bikes in the garden because I like to pedal them.” “I like the new grass in the garden – it is so soft!” Sharon, Assistant Manager commented “The Langley team are delighted with our new garden space. It’s been a big hit with the children. They’ve had so much fun exploring, building confidence, and developing their gross motor skills. It’s wonderful to see their excitement each day as they discover new ways to play, be active, and learn outdoors in such an inspiring environment.” To find out more about our Langley Nursery or to book a tour, visit https://www.toadhall-nursery.co.uk/langley or contact the team at langley @toadhall-nursery.co.uk .

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Toad Hall Nursery Group is committed to creating a sustainable future by integrating environmental responsibility into its nurseries. Our vision is to become a leader in sustainable childcare, fostering environmentally conscious behaviours among children, staff, and families while reducing our overall carbon footprint. As we look back on 2025, we are proud to reflect on the meaningful and positive changes made across the group. This year saw us take practical steps to protect and enhance our environment, from planting trees on the Eden Restoration Project in Kenya to actively reducing our energy usage through more efficient practices. We also made a conscious move towards plastic-free and more sustainable products, ensuring our purchasing decisions align with our environmental values.

We were delighted to welcome Katharine Pickering from Tigerlily Training to our Farnborough setting, marking an important milestone in our ongoing commitment to excellence in safety and care. During her visit, Katharine met with members of the Toad Hall Nursery team and officially presented us with our brand-new Tigerlily First Aid Accreditation plaques. Each Toad Hall setting has received its own plaque, which will be proudly displayed as a visible testament to the team’s dedication to maintaining the highest first aid standards. Tigerlily Training, a nationally respected provider of accredited first aid qualifications, has long been a trusted partner of Toad Hall Nursery. Every member of the nursery team completes Full Paediatric First Aid training through Tigerlily, achieving the provider’s highest level of accreditation. This ensures that staff across all settings are fully equipped with the knowledge and confidence needed to respond effectively in first aid situations. To uphold this recognition and continually strengthen its approach to safety, Toad Hall Nursery follows a rigorous commitment to ongoing professional development and compliance, including: Conducting first aid drills every six months , ensuring teams remain confident and prepared. Aligning all first aid training with current EYFS 2025 and HSE standards , guaranteeing adherence to the latest regulatory guidance. Providing annual refresher courses for all designated first aiders , keeping their skills sharp, up to date, and ready to put into action. Thank you to Tigerlily Training for their ongoing support and collaboration in helping create safe, nurturing environments where children can learn, play, and thrive. To find out more about our commitment to health and safety, click here .

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Watford Nursery Raises Vital Funds for Local Gymnastics Instructor The children, families, and staff at Toad Hall Nursery Watford have come together to raise vital funds in support of Ryan, their much-loved Supernastics instructor who delivers weekly gymnastics sessions at the nursery. Recently, Ryan received the difficult news that he has been diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer and is currently undergoing treatment. In response, the Watford nursery community has rallied around him, determined to help in any way they can. In October, the nursery organised a series of fundraising events, including a breakfast morning for parents, cake sale, raffle, sponsored gymnastics challenge, and a “wear bright colours” day to show support and lift spirits. The incredible generosity and enthusiasm from everyone involved have helped raise over £700 to support Ryan during his treatment and recovery.  If you want to support the fundraising efforts of the team, visit the official JustGiving page here: Crowdfunding For Good From JustGiving

Star Baker Success  At Toad Hall, we love finding fun and creative ways to involve our children and families in learning experiences – and our recent Toad Hall Autumn Bake Off was a perfect example of that! The competition invited children and their families from across our nurseries to bake something special together with an autumn theme and share their creations with us. The entries were full of imagination, effort and delicious ideas. We’re thrilled to announce that Daniel from our Woking Nursery has been crowned this year’s Toad Hall Star Baker ! Daniel, with the help of his nanny, baked a beautifully spiced Apple and Cinnamon Cake that impressed everyone with its flavour and presentation. What made it even more special was that Daniel brought the recipe into nursery to share with his friends and teachers – a wonderful example of our home learning partnership in action. As a reward for his fantastic effort, Daniel will receive his very own Toad Hall baking set – we’re sure he’ll be putting it to good use very soon! If you’d like to try Daniel’s winning recipe at home, you can follow it below.

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