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Carlisle nursery moving into new premises round the corner

A Carlisle nursery is on the move after eight years to provide a new home for its 26 youngsters.

Last updated 5 March 2010
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Cumbrian nursery equipping secondary pupils with essential skills for work

It’s first thing on Monday morning and Stone Eden Nursery, at Wheelbarrow Hall near Aglionby, is getting into full swing as parents drop their youngsters off.

Last updated 26 February 2010
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Ivegill nursery kids off to school in forest

Youngsters will have the chance to hide out in woodland dens and get to grips with the forest around them in a new pre-school project.

Last updated 19 February 2010
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Review will give Cumbrian parents more choice over when their child starts primary school

Following the primary curriculum review carried out by Sir Jim Rose last year, the Government has announced that new legislation will come into force in 2011 giving parents more choice over when their child starts primary school.

Last updated 12 February 2010
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New nursery at Gilsland

New nursery has been officially opened in Gilsland.

Last updated 23 October 2009
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Carlisle kids find you are never too young for the green cross code

It was an exciting morning for children at St Aidan’s Day Nursery in Carlisle when they headed out of the gates to explore the big wide world, while learning how to keep safe at the same time.

Last updated 17 October 2009
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£150,000 move helps children to play outside at Bowness pre-school

NURSERY children in a Cumbrian village finally have the freedom to play outside – thanks to a £150,000 redevelopment of their pre-school.

Last updated 18 September 2009
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Carlisle Sure Start boss honoured to work with ordinary folk

It is a moment Lynda Hassall will never forget. Arriving home after dropping off her grandchildren, she sat down to open the post.Over the years Sure Start Carlisle South has been a huge success, helping hundreds of families in Harraby, Botcherby, Currock and Upperby.

Last updated 18 July 2009
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Helping to put the crunch into lunch

It’s not long after breakfast time on a Saturday morning, but the aroma of freshly cooked chicken risotto fills the air at the County Hotel in Botchergate.

Last updated 26 June 2009
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Quality assured at nursery

PENRITH Pre-School Nursery has gained the Cumbria Quality Assurance Award for the quality of its service.

Last updated 13 June 2009
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Let’s celebrate the artists of the future

Three and four-year-olds from across Carlisle and Eden have been showcasing their artistic talents at their first public exhibition.

Last updated 19 May 2009
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The serious side to cute bundles of fur

Youngsters at a Cumbrian nursery school hope that doing the hokey-cokey will help them care for their new furry friends George, Charlie and Jerry.

Last updated 21 April 2009
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Happy families and joined-up thinking

Bright and bubbly Flo Waugh happily cradles her arms and her father Ian knows instantly what she wants.

Last updated 24 March 2009
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Helping yourself by helping out others

Best friends Jacquie Dalgleish and Teresa Mulholland are helping mums and dads across Carlisle adapt to their new lives as parents. The pair draw on their own experiences to help others.

Last updated 20 February 2009
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Crunch time – and the pressure is on

As we enter 2009 and the credit crunch bites even harder, pressure could start mounting on parents looking to find the perfect nursery for their child.

Last updated 19 January 2009
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Glowing Ofsted report for nursery near Penrith

A Cumbrian nursery has been given a glowing report by inspectors.

Last updated 2 January 2009
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Improvements at Carlisle primary lead to praise from school inspectors

A Carlisle primary school which faced heavy criticism from inspectors will start its new term next week on a brighter note after winning praise for making significant improvements.

Last updated 2 January 2009
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All systems go for new Shankhill nursery

When Rebecca, Rosa and Charlotte started at nursery this autumn it wasn’t just an exciting day for the girls and their parents – it was a cause of celebration for everyone in the area.

Last updated 5 December 2008
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