Portland Nurseries - Huddersfield Day Nurseries and Child Care

Out and about

27 Mar 12

Trips to the local library,post office and parks have been some of the ways in which the Harlequin children have been learning about their local community. These trips are vital in a child's learning as they allow them to develop a knowledge and understanding of the natural world. It also allows them to develop an awareness of safety;how to keep safe when crossing roads.

When I play outside

13 Mar 12

When I play outside.......

I take risks I face challenges I solve problems I make choices I belong I learn about my world I discover and explore I experiment I imagine I create I take responsibility I collaborate, communicate and co-operate I lead I can be noisy, messy and adventurous I am independent I am resilient My body is strong I learn about the natural world I

Gold for Harlequin Nursery

22 Feb 12

Harlequin Nursery have been awarded a Gold 'Healthy Choice Award' from the joint partnership initiative between Kirklees Council and Kirklees NHS. It also incorporates the Five-A-Day-Campaign. This is the highest grading a business can achieve. Harlequin have now held a gold for 7 continuous years. The award is a way of acknowledging businesses that practice good standards of food hygiene and offer healthy food.

Kirklees look closely

Double celebration Ofsted ‘Outstanding’

09 Jan 12

Portland House, Lindley and Harlequin Nursery, Edgerton are celebrating Ofsted grading’s of “Outstanding” Both nurseries from the Portland Nurseries group were inspected shortly before Christmas and found to be “Outstanding” in every aspect of their provision.

Outstanding is the highest judgment that can be made by an Ofsted inspector and is given only when there is exceptional childcare provision that

Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ for Harlequin

04 Jan 12

We are delighted to announce that Harlequin Nursery, Edgerton have been awarded “Outstanding” in their latest Ofsted inspection. Outstanding is the highest judgment that can be made by an Ofsted inspector and is given only when there is exceptional childcare provision that greatly exceeds national standards. Harlequin is the second nursery in the Portland Nurseries group to achieve Outstanding in the last two months.

Harlequin

Harlequin Festive Stay and Play

23 Dec 11

We had a fantastic Stay and Play yesterday evening at Harlequin. Children and parent's made magic Reindeer dust to sprinkle outside on Christmas Eve. There was snow and ice play and pine cone printing too. The parents were also treated to a special carol concert by the children (which made at least two people cry!)

Thank you to everyone who came along and for all your

Spreading Christmas Cheer

19 Dec 11

A group of children from Harlequin Nursery, Edgerton have been spreading Christmas cheer in their local community with a special trip to Thornhill Care Home today. The children brought some of their nursery made mince pies for the residents to eat and sang them some of their favourite Christmas carols and songs.

Ruth Tattersall explains “The trip was planned not only to give the residents

Harlequin’s Christmas Party

13 Dec 11

It was Christmas party time at Harlequin Nursery on Sunday. Children, parents, grandparents and family friends arrived at the Paddock Cricket Club in high spirits ready for lots of festive fun! There was a DJ who had all the boys and girls singing and dancing away to their favourite Christmas songs (as you can see from the photo) and Father Christmas* flew in on his sleigh with his

Festival of Light

09 Nov 11

Harlequin Stay and Play

Diva lamp, chocolate apples, bonfire collages and exploring Rangoli patterns where just some of the activities the children, parents and grandparents joined in at the latest Stay and Play.

Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves and we had a brilliant 50% attendance!

The next stay and play will be on Thursday 22nd December at 4.30pm.The theme is Christmas and

Putting Children First

02 Nov 11

Portland Nurseries Training Day Friday 28th October 2011

There are two days each year when all four nurseries close and the staff come together for training. On Friday 28th October 80 staff including administrators and cooks spent a day at the Textile Centre of Excellence, reviewing how the tracking and measuring of a child’s development influences the development of staff skills and performance.

The workshops