Guides for parents and carers

These guides aim to give Nursery parents and carers links to useful resources. If there is anything you would like to see on this page, just let us know via telephone ( 01793 411994 ) or email ( info@northstarnursery.co.uk ), and we can add it to the list. All links open in a new browser window.

Latest OFSTED Report

* OFSTED Inspection August 2022

Early Years Foundation Stage

• EYFS guide for parents & carers - PDF (2016)

• EYFS guide for parents & carers - PDF (2015)

Speech and language development

• Helping children to talk - PDF (2016)

• Talk to children in your own language - PDF (2016)

• Be wary of questions - PDF (2016)

• Say the words your children would use if they could - PDF (2016)

• Playing with your baby - PDF (2016)

• Talk to your baby: Guide for parents of children who are born prematurely - PDF (2016)

• Say hello to your new baby - PDF (2016)

• Talk to me - PDF (2016)

• Stammering - PDF (2016)

Language rich environments

• Family Festival2024

• Baby massage - PDF (2016)

• Tips for sharing books - PDF (2016)

• Talking hands: Information and advice on using signs and gesture with babies and young children - PDF (2016)

• Singing makes learning to talk fun - PDF (2016)

• Bottles and cups - PDF (2016)

• Dummies: Facts and tips on ditching it - PDF (2016)

• Does your child dribble? - PDF (2016)

• Buggy chatter does matter - PDF (2016)

Play and language

• Comment: Say what your child sees - PDF (2016)

• Take turns: Give your child time to speak - PDF (2016)

• Follow the leader: Watch what your child is doing - PDF (2016)

• Expand: Expand on what your child says - PDF (2016)

• Repeat: Say words again and again - PDF (2016)

• Buying Safe Toys Online

Online safety

• NSPCC Staying safe online - Guidance for parents

• Staying safe on Minecraft - Information for parents

• Safety detectives

• Keeping Children Safe Online

• Safer Internet Day 2023

  Wellbeing

• W Sitting Infographic

• Chocking Hazards during Easter time, how to avoid them

Numeracy

• Improve your Math’s skills