Abacus Ark Guide to Saving £1,000’s on Childcare Costs WARNING – This is not a Voucher Scheme Based on our experience and research, if your employer alloys it and you require near full time hours, the Salary Sacrifice options will likely come out on top. As a parent with a

We have pulled together a short blog article giving some clarity over the current covid testing status for nursery staff and people within a childcare bubble of an early years child. Per the latest government guidance on who is eligible for free rapid lateral flow tests, certain categories of people

We’re very proud to announce that we have smashed all previous records for the amount raised for Comic Relief  With a total of £450 raised on our Just Giving site along with £295 raised in our bake sale, we raised a total of £745 in the lead up to and

Easter celebrations at Abacus Ark Maida Vale are looking to be really special. Along with the fun and creative activities we have planned, we will be holding an Easter Bonnet Parade, giving back to the local community through an easter egg initiative with the local food bank and embracing the

We are super excited to be giving the children a chance to watch eggs hatch. We have fertilized hen eggs arriving in the nursery on the 6th of April. They will hatch within a few days of arriving and the children will then have the opportunity to care for the

Creative teachers and dynamic teaching are key components in nurturing creativity in young children. Giving children the freedom to experiment, explore and express themselves creatively helps build a huge range of skills in young children. Just a few of these skills are building a child’s self confidence, social skills, developing

As an active person myself it has always been natural for me to promote a healthy lifestyle to people around me. In my experience in childcare I have developed an awareness that children should understand from the early years the importance of having a healthy lifestyle, which includes healthy eating

For those who are not familiar, Comic Relief is a UK charity which strives to create a positive change in the world through the power of entertainment. The charity raises money to support poverty and social injustices; the money raised is spent to help disadvantaged people in the UK, as

Libraries Week takes place between the 8th and 13th October celebrating the nation’s much-loved libraries. This year the focus is upon wellbeing, with libraries across the country showcasing how they bring communities together, combat loneliness, provide a space for reading and creativity and support people with their mental health. The technological advancements in

“Food is fuel for our bodies. So is conversation for our brains.” The National Literacy Trust (2013) believes that mealtime chatter boosts children’s communication skills and confidence. A study with school children in 2012 concluded that children whose families chat at mealtimes feel more confident to speak in front of