17th October 2025
Back to School… yes it is only October!
Hello lovely friends,
I know, I know… I have been a bit quiet. But there is a very good reason for my vanishing act: I have been opening my Spread the Happiness Private Nursery and let me tell you… it has been eye opening in every possible way.
Between welcoming brand new little humans (and their grown ups), battling through Ofsted forms that seem to multiply overnight, and setting up systems that make my brain do star jumps, I have learned a LOT. (Mainly: Coffee is essential, and Ofsted will always find ‘just one more thing’).
Those first few weeks?
Whew!
Let’s just say settling digital children into real life routines is like trying to download calm on dial up internet, but here we are in Week Five and I can finally breathe.
The children are laughing, learning, making friends, and I am seeing the magic happen.
The impact? HUGE.
The progress? HEART MELTING.
And to my fellow educators, movers and shakers:
Keep going. Even when it is messy. Even when the clipboard brigade is circling.
Keep moving. Because big things are coming, and every movement you add to your routine will raise that GLD!
Oh and P.S. I am so grateful I wrote my Parachute Rhymes Book. Truly, it has been my lifesaver during these whirlwind weeks. If you have ever needed to entertain a group while simultaneously managing snack time and a surprise fire drill… you will understand. There is so much self regulation in parachute time.
Here’s to a joyful, wobbly, wonderful back to school season.
We have got this! I am here for you if you need anything.
With love and a lot of coffee with Turkish delight!
