Please see below for our latest news and upcoming events.

• Maths Champions

  Fri 25 Sep 2026

  We are excited to be taking part in Maths Champions training with Mrs Davies, Miss Birchall and the whole staff team developing their knowledge and bringing lots of fun maths experiences into our setting.

   

  This week we went on a number hunt outdoors! The children then counted objects and matched them to the numbers they found.

   

  Maths is everywhere and there are lots of easy ways to support your child at home:

  -Count everyday objects,

  -Spot shapes around your home and outdoors

  -Find and make patterns

  -Compare size

  -Talk about what happens next in your daily routines.

   

  Most importantly, have fun talking about maths together!

  A link to the parent guide can be found here:

  Maths champions

   

  

• Oaklands Open Days

  Fri 25 Sep 2026
  

• Ellison Primary Open Days

  Tue 15 Sep 2026

  Reception 2027 Open Events at Ellison Primary Academy.
  
  Ellison Primary have asked us to share details of their Open events with our parents/carers.
  
  They have an Opening Evening on Monday 13th October at 5:30pm, as well as Open Mornings on Tuesday 3rd November and Wednesday 4th November at 9:15am and 10:15am.
  
  These visits are a lovely opportunity for families to meet the team, explore the school and see Ellison in action before making their Reception choices.
  
  Places can be booked through the school office on 01782 613674 or by emailing office@ellison.staffs.sch.uk.

  

• Mini Beast Educational visit

  Wed 08 Jul 2026

  🪲We have had a really special morning today as Rent-a-Beast came to visit nursery.
  🪲We met a huge green Katydid, several massive giant African land snails, a dung beetle called Frankie, some stick insects, beetle larvae and a tarantula who was 18 years old.
  🪲The children all loved it and had a fantastic time learning about the different creatures.

  

• Early Years Stronger Practice Hub

  Wed 08 Jul 2026

  We are thrilled and very proud to announce that Oaklands Nursery School has been named an Early Years Stronger Practice Hub—one of just 18 new hubs across England, bringing the national network to 36.
  
  This recognition reflects our commitment to excellence in early years education and our dedication to supporting high-quality practice across the sector. As a Stronger Practice Hub, we look forward to working with colleagues, sharing evidence-informed approaches, and helping to improve outcomes for young children and their families throughout our region.
  
  We would like to thank our staff, children, families, and partners whose support and commitment have made this achievement possible.

  

• Upcoming events

  Wed 03 Jun 2026

  Details of upcoming events:

   

  Saturday 13th June - Open Day 10am to 12pm (for prospective parents, no booking required)

   

  Tuesday 7th July - Rent a Beast visit

   

  Wednesday 8th July - Summer sing a long (Mighty Oaks children only). An end of year celebration for children.

   

  Week commencing 13th July - Spread the Happiness week.

   

  Ongoing weekly activities (booking required):

  Music Makers Tuesdays 1.30 at Ellison Primary

  Forest Tots Wednesdays 1.30 at Oaklands

   

  If you would like any more information, please speak to the office.

   

   

• Summer sing a long (Mighty Oaks room only)

  Wed 03 Jun 2026

  Parents and relatives are invited to join us for a celebration and sing a long for those moving to big school. There is a morning celebration (11am) and afternoon celebration (2pm).
   

  

• Little Athletes

  Fri 15 May 2026

  Wednesdays we have Little Athletes in school, to work on our balance coordination and all round physical development.
  
  It is really important during these sessions that we have good strong and supportive, well fitted footwear.
  
  Can we try and remember trainers or pumps for Wednesdays please everyone! It will really help us move easier 👍😁

   

  

• Caterpillars

  Fri 15 May 2026

  Growth change and life cycles are always a popular theme which occurs naturally in the spring term for our children to explore.
  
  Our very own hungry caterpillars have arrived in both oaks and acorns rooms for us to observe this happen in real time 🐛 🦋
  We will keep you updated! 🤞🏼☺️

  

• Hatching chicks

  Fri 15 May 2026

  We received a very special delivery from living eggs this week. Our children were lucky enough to observe baby chicks hatching from their eggs, pecking their way through the shells, while they experience the first few moments of life in the real world as new hatchlings in an incubator.
  
  We have observed and cared for them as they became stronger baby chicks before they return to their more natural environment on the farm.
  
  This as you can imagine is quite a unique experience and one we are very fortunate to be able to have used some of our school fund towards. So thank you!