Shooting Stars

Inspiring early years care with 7 settings in Stourbridge, Hinckley, Wolverhampton x2, Bromsgrove, Worcester and Kings Norton. Trusted by families since 2009

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Every corner tells a story at SSN.✨ We'd love to show you more! Book a tour today and discover how our engaging environments, experienced teams and child-centred approach help children thrive ⬇️
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At SSN, our enabling environments inspire curiosity & exploration, while our wonderful teams provide the care, guidance & support that help children thrive. Looking for a nurturing nursery for your child? CONTACT US: https://t.co/5WEPrkRcBn
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At SSN, we create a safe, nurturing environment where children can learn, play & grow. ✨
🧩 Learning through play
📖 Building literacy through daily stories
🥰 Supporting confidence & resilience
❓ Encouraging curiosity & discovery
🫂 Modelling kindness & empathy

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At SSN, we create a safe, nurturing environment where children can learn, play & grow. ✨
🧩 Learning through play
📖 Building literacy through daily stories
🥰 Supporting confidence & resilience
❓ Encouraging curiosity & discovery
🫂 Modelling kindness & empathy

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Just a quick reminder that we’re closed to all staff and children on Monday 25th May for the Bank Holiday. Wishing everyone a lovely long weekend! ✨

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We hope our schema series helped you understand the patterns behind children’s play ✨ Watch this space for our next info series ✨
#ShootingStarsNurseries #Schemas

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✨ Supporting Schemas at Home ✨
You don’t need special toys — just simple opportunities that match your child’s fascinations. When we tune into what they’re exploring, everyday items become rich learning tools.#ShootingStarsNurseries

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We’re recruiting a Pre‑Toddler Room Leader at Bromsgrove! Level 3+, strong nursery experience and great leadership skills? Apply now: https://t.co/PJQYVyklcQ
#ShootingStarsNurseries #EarlyYearsCareers #NurseryJobs

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Kings Norton Preschool environment has been carefully refreshed & thoughtfully redesigned to create a calmer, more engaging space that reflects children’s current interests & developmental needs. #ShootingStarsNurseries #PreschoolUpgrade #EnablingEnvironments #KingsNortonNursery

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✨ What truly matters at Shooting Stars ✨It's the qualities of our people that truly set someone apart - it’s that commitment to putting children first that really counts. Explore roles: https://t.co/bvbC9Aojqz
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The 7 Types of Schemas:📈 Trajectory🎒 Transporting 🌀 Rotation 📦 Enclosing ✉️ Enveloping🏗️ Connecting👀 Orientation.
Understanding these patterns helps us tune into children’s thinking & offer experiences that truly support their learning. #ShootingStarsNurseries #Schemas

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✨ Garden refresh at SSN Wolverhampton ✨ Our nursery gardener used a special AstroTurf cleaner to get deep into the pile and lift away any debris. Fresh, clean and ready for our little explorers once again. 🌿#ShootingStarsNurseries #WolverhamptonNursery

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NMT Awards, where Jon Higgins was shortlisted for CEO of the Year (Small Group). No trophy but left inspired by the incredible leaders & innovators in our sector. Well done to all the Finalists & Winners! #ShootingStarsNurseries #NMTAwards
#EarlyYearsLeadership #InspiringLeaders

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Sharing some wonderful parent feedback received at SSN Hinckley about Superstar Saffy! Thank you for your kind words 😊 #ShootingStarsNurseries #HinckleyNursery #ParentFeedback #EarlyYearsCareers #ParentTestimonial #HinckleyParents

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SSN Tettenhall had an exciting visit from The Animal Man! Some got hands‑on, others observed from the edge, all fascinated. Thank you for a brilliant morning! #ShootingStarsNurseries #TettenhallNursery #WildlifeEducation #UnderstandingTheWorld

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Children need nurturing, emotionally safe spaces to explore ideas with confidence. At SSN we offer open‑ended resources, freedom to move materials, room for big ideas and support for creativity and independence.
#ShootingStarsNurseries #Schemas

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At SSN we observe, respond & follow each child’s lead. We give time for deep focus, offer resources that support fascinations, use language that matches their play & act as facilitators. When children are in a schema, engagement is at its richest #ShootingStarsNurseries #Schemas

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✨ Why does schematic play matter?
Through repetition and curiosity, children learn about movement, space, shape and cause and effect. Understanding schemas helps us see the purpose behind behaviours that may look messy or repetitive ✨
#ShootingStarsNurseries #EYFS

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HQ welcomed the Management Duos from our Wolverhampton and Tettenhall nurseries last week. As part of their induction, they spent time with our central functions - Marketing, Recruitment, Admin and Finance. #ShootingStarsNurseries #HeadOffice #Induction #Welcome #Team

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✨ What are schemas?
They’re the repeated patterns of behaviour children use to explore how the world works — like dropping objects, filling bags or spinning wheels. These actions help children test ideas and build understanding ✨
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