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Getting Ready for School

Getting Ready for School at Fixby House The transition from nursery to school can be a nerve-wracking but exciting time for everyone in the family. When thinking about school-readiness, it…
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Sun Safety Tips for Young Children

As the warmer months approach, it’s essential to think about sun safety, especially for young children. At our nursery, we prioritise the well-being of your little ones, and part of…
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Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions and if you can’t find the answers to what you are looking for, please Contact us. How early do I need to put my…
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The Importance of Sensory Play

What does sensory play actually mean? Here is some benefits of sensory play and how it can stimulate your child. It doesn’t even have to be something that you need…
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Choosing a nursery for your child

We understand that choosing the right nursery for your child is one of the most important decisions that you have to make. With this in mind, we have created a…
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Supporting Communication and Language

At Fixby House, communication and language is an main area of focus with all ages of children. We ensure that all practitioners are trained to ensure that they are focusing…
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The benefits of Collages!

Promoting Expressive arts and Design through the magic of collages! Promoting expressive arts and design with your child is extremely important, especially in the early years.  As a result of…
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Hygge in the Early Years

What is hygge? What is Hygge? Hygge (pronounced hyoo-guh) is defined by Meik Wiking as ‘the Danish art to living well’. Simply put, hygge is something you can find in all…
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Learning about our World

All children are born with a great sense of natural curiosity. They have an innate drive to explore, find out how things work and ask (the eternal question!) why? Anyone…
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Our 6 Best Books for Early Development

Reading is a very important tool that helps children’s leaning and development. Here at Fixby House, Huddersfield we love a good book. Here are our 6 best books for early…
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The Roots of Writing and literacy

Writing and literacy is such a huge part of our children’s education. It is a skill for life that we know will help them to progress whichever path their lives…
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Children’s Mental Health

The team here at Fixby House. Feel that supporting metal health of our children is one of the important parts of our role. Too often, children and young people’s emotional wellbeing…
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4 ideas for role play to try at home

Engaging in role play with children can help them to develop their expressive arts and design skills by encouraging them to be imaginative and creative through shared, sustained thinking! Did…
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Sensory bubble machine

A Parent’s Guide to Sensory Play

To celebrate the completion of our brand new sensory room, we have created your very own guide to sensory play. Continue for more on sensory play and our new sensory…
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