Weekly blog and posts

This week, the Explorers will be investigating air, looking for signs of movement, and learning a kite rhyme. The Discoverers will be...

We hope that you all enjoyed the Easter break, and warmly welcome our newest Explorers: Ramsey, Sonny and Maeve. During the first week of...

The eggs arrived on Tuesday morning and so far, 4 yellow ducklings have hatched! We even got to watch one and were able to record it for...

We are looking forward to the arrival of five duck eggs on Tuesday. As always, we hope that they will all hatch, allowing us to watch the...

The children have had great fun in the florist shop this week, there has been lots of decorating and wedding planning! The florist will...

Our focus this week is all about growing and planting. The Explorers will be going on walks looking for signs of spring growth in the...

This week, we will be enjoying favourite stories and celebrating World Book Day. It is always lovely to share a book together, whether as...

We begin by welcoming our new Explorers: Lucy, Spencer, Arielle, Robin, Evelynn, Conrad and Estella Spring has arrived at The Barn! The...

This week, hearts are everywhere as we think about the special people in our lives. The cafe in the theme area is the perfect place to go...

This week, we are learning all about polar landscapes. We are going to find out how animals and people survive in cold climates. The...

This week, we will be celebrating Chinese New Year, Barn style! We will be finding out about China, exploring the Dragon Dance and...

This coming weekend is the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch. Throughout the week, the children will be finding out about garden birds, where...

This week, the winter fun continues with a Jack Frost story (click to open YouTube link) . The Discoverers will be dancing to music and...

We have been very busy entering into all of the festivities. Santa’s workshop has been in full swing with lots of elves practising their...

Last week, we enjoyed talking about our firework experiences and had fun exploring Diwali and making rangoli patterns inside and outside...

The Communication Cookbook is a resource book of activities to support children’s language and communication. Developed by I CAN and BT,...

For information, links and advice, go to the Healthier Together website. All parents are asked to notify us of the reason for your...

Parents and children chatting together, singing songs and sharing books in their home language is a fantastic way to support children's...

Make the most of everyday opportunities to chat with your baby or toddler while you are out and about. It will help them to develop their...

There is no set answer to this question, all children are different. They will be ready to begin to learn to write their name at...

Hearing you use words to describe feelings will help your child to understand and manage their emotions when they are older. Click here...

The BBC has advice, videos, games and other resources to help families get ready to start primary school. From...

Parents and carers in Hampshire can access free online courses to help build their confidence and better understand the behaviour,...

At this time of year, many children have coughs, colds and runny noses. Please show your child how to cough or sneeze into their elbow if...