A Week of Imagination, Independence and Outdoor Learning in Nursery

by Amanda Clough | May 8, 2026 | Butterflies and Caterpillars, Computing, Design Technology, English, Health and Well-Being, Maths, Music, News, Outdoor Learning, Science

This week in nursery we have continued exploring the It’s Not a Stick book and theme. Children added to our It’s Not a Stick display through lovely 1‑to‑1 conversations and mark‑making sessions, and outdoors in the sandpit they used a stick to mark make, saying, “It’s...

Turning Simple Materials into Big Ideas!

by Amanda Clough | May 5, 2026 | Butterflies and Caterpillars, Design Technology, English, Health and Well-Being, Maths, Music, News, Outdoor Learning, PSHE

This week in Nursery, we continued to support our new friends by helping them become familiar with daily routines and understand how to access all areas of the nursery. The children are growing in confidence and independence as they settle in and build relationships...

This Is Me: Creativity and Confidence

by Amanda Clough | Apr 24, 2026 | Butterflies and Caterpillars, English, Health and Well-Being, Maths, News, Outdoor Learning, PSHE, Science

We would like to extend a very warm welcome to all of our new children and their families. It has been a pleasure watching everyone settle in, and we are incredibly proud of how our “older” children have welcomed, supported, and nurtured our new starters. Their...

Springtime Fun and Easter Learning in Nursery

by Amanda Clough | Apr 2, 2026 | Butterflies and Caterpillars, Health and Well-Being, Maths, Music, News, Outdoor Learning, Religious Education, Science

This week in Nursery, we focused on Easter and explored the Easter story together. Our playdough area had a special Easter and new‑life theme, complete with Easter chicks and spring decorations to spark imaginative play. We finished our Easter cards by writing names...

Support for Families – External Agencies & Professional Services

by Mrs Preece | Mar 30, 2026 | Willows, Beeches, Bluebells, Butterflies and Caterpillars, Dragonflies, Elms, Health and Well-Being, Ladybirds, Nightingales, Oaks, Owls, Robins, Snowdrops, Tulips

At Windy Nook, we understand that families sometimes need help accessing the right support for their child. Below is a collection of trusted local and national services, including SEND support, mental health, behaviour, online safety, sleep support, and more. We hope...

Exploring Patterns and New Life in Nursery

by Amanda Clough | Mar 27, 2026 | Butterflies and Caterpillars, Design Technology, English, Health and Well-Being, Maths, Outdoor Learning, Science

This week in nursery the children enjoyed a range of spring‑themed learning experiences. In maths they explored and developed early movement pattern understanding through gross motor actions, body awareness, and spatial reasoning. They created simple repeating...