Waterton Pre-Schools

Waterton Pre-Schools: providing Early Years Education and Care for children aged 2-5 in the West Yorkshire area

[Waterton Pre-Schools @WatertonPreSch]

Working with over 200 families, our pre-schools continue to grow, offering high quality early years education and childcare in Wakefield, Pontefract, Hemsworth and Kinsley.

[Waterton Pre-Schools @WatertonPreSch]

The quality of our interactions with our children underpin our teaching.

[EEF @EducEndowFoundn]

“There are two well-evidenced strategies which we can use moment-by-moment to improve children’s enjoyment and achievement in the early years.”

@juliangrenier introduces our new online resource to support high-quality interactions in the early years. 

https://t.co/8BbbMlPvow

[Early Education and Childcare Coalition @CoalitionEdCare]

Ahead of next week's Budget, members of the EECC are calling on the Chancellor to make real the Government's commitment to early education and childcare with fair funding, fair access and a fair deal for early educators.

Opportunity begins in the early years.

#AutumnBudget24

[Wakefield Growing Healthy 0-19 team @wakefield0_19]

🦷🪥Children's oral health is so important because it impacts their overall well-being, helps prevent tooth decay, and promotes healthy growth and development.
Here are some tips to ensure your child has good oral health from the day their first tooth starts to appear!

[BookTrust @Booktrust]

When families hear from a trusted figure & see other families engaging, they're more likely to be motivated to read with their children.

Head here to find out how Sally inspires families with our #Bookstart Toddler & Pre-schooler packs:

https://t.co/hU00sKKlOO #StorySharerWeek

[BookTrust @Booktrust]

There are some wonderful books out there that can help families as their toddlers reach different developmental milestones.

We've put together a list of stories that are super for children aged 2-4:

https://t.co/VAfZ4fHYIq #StorySharerWeek

Pic: Lauren Tobia

[Early Education @earlyed_uk]

Book your place to attend our upcoming learning circle with Tamsin Grimmer. A series of 5 virtual sessions focused on Personal, Social, Emotional Development (PSED) for the whole setting, starting 23 November, 4-5.15pm. For further details & to book visit: https://t.co/ZpAkhGL1UB

[Early Education @earlyed_uk]

Join our upcoming learning circle with Kerry Murphy, focused on Supporting Neurodiversity, Disability and Special Educational Needs in the early years, a series of five virtual sessions starting on 14th November, 4pm-5.15pm. Find out more and book on via: https://t.co/kJF4X2pCEb

[Early Education @earlyed_uk]

South Yorkshire branch event - Early Years Relationship Mapping: a tool for connection and reflection. Join Professor Sally Pearse for this virtual workshop on the 14th November, 5.30-6.30pm. Get further details and book your place via the following link: https://t.co/JkRBZZ6JXb

[Nursery World @NurseryWorld]

Encouraging large-scale painting and drawing can open opportunities for children to work collaboratively, develop their motor skills, and create new artistic ideas. By Amy Jackson https://t.co/vSYghsqlOD

[EEF @EducEndowFoundn]

“Encouraging parents to spend time exploring a book with their child, discussing its content and pictures, helps to lay the foundations for literacy learning.”

Sinead McMahon, @eyfs_, discusses how parents can support young children’s learning.

Read: https://t.co/BrA1DPFXFc

[50 Things to Do @50TTD]

Play is an important tool for the development of children 💡

Our app promotes play as a positive way for children to learn, and offers engaging yet simple activities that can be accessed by all families.

To find out more, read our impact report 👉 https://t.co/WgVri6mU3i

#Play

[Waterton Pre-Schools @WatertonPreSch]

Fantastic INSET today, our Managers shared their implementation and the impact so far of the TWiTCH project. Collaboration, enthusiasm and pride in the way we inspire young children. @EducEndowFoundn @RainbowTalk2020 @durham_uni @sheffhallamuni @WatertonTrust

[Waterton Pre-Schools @WatertonPreSch]

✔️ 50 New children
✔️10 New staff
✔️ 2 New Pre-Schools

Thanks @WatertonTrust @KingsMeadowAcad @WestEndWAT @earlyed_uk @EarlyExcellence @cosydirect @ypoinfo @AmazonUK @EducEndowFoundn @VizThoughts @MintSupportLTD @IKEAUK

[Waterton Pre-Schools @WatertonPreSch]

Happy Yorkshire Day! We are celebrating by looking after our Yorkshire home grown produce in our Pre-School Garden.

[Waterton Pre-Schools @WatertonPreSch]

A buzzy friend has joined us this afternoon in the pre-school garden.

[50 Things to Do @50TTD]

App Update Warning! ⚠️

Please note our app will be updated TODAY at 3pm and users may experience technical issues for a period of 15 minutes to an hour. We apologise for any inconvenience!

#50ThingsBeforeFive #50ThingsPrimary

[Early Education @earlyed_uk]

Join the North, East and West Yorkshire branch for their Centenary celebration event - Children’s loose parts play in Yorkshire: the foundation of lifelong learning, with Menna Godfrey. 1st July, 10am-1pm. Find further details and book your place via: https://t.co/uiDsi2PkOF

[Early Education @earlyed_uk]

For #OutdoorClassroomDay see our #earlyed_uk100 #CentenaryFestival session this morning from Sinead Kealey. Wonderful example of how deep understanding of physical development can be transformative. Catch up if you missed it: https://t.co/ADOsGBICTK

[Early Education @earlyed_uk]

"Given the rapid development of these [executive function] skills in early childhood, implications for practice should be drawn from research with this age group rather than inferred from research with older children and adults." Recommended read 👇
https://t.co/CtyVQUrP5p