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We are delighted to announce that Rebecca, our National Training & Development Manager, has successfully qualified in the Level 3 Award in Education and Training. This achievement enables Rebecca to teach Level 2 to Level 5 apprenticeships, meaning our Minibugs apprentices can now receive high-quality training delivered in-house by one of our own experienced leaders. 🎉 Big congratulations to Rebecca! 🎉

Celebrating Luke – SENCO of the Year! In February, our fantastic Third in Charge, Luke, attended the SEND Conference in Leeds. What he didn’t know was that we had secretly nominated him for the Men in Early Years – SENCO of the Year award… and he won! We’re absolutely thrilled to see Luke’s dedication, passion, Celebrating Luke – SENCO of the Year!

Minibugs Ovenden has officially been awarded the Eco‑Schools Green Flag—a fantastic recognition of our commitment to sustainability and environmental learning. At Minibugs, we empower our children to understand that no matter how small they are, they have the ability to make a meaningful difference in caring for the world around them. Over the past year, 🌿 We’re thrilled to celebrate an incredible achievement at Minibugs Ovenden! 🌿

⭐ Minibugs St Austell Achieves a 5‑Star Food Hygiene Rating – Again! ⭐ We’re absolutely delighted to share that Minibugs St Austell has once again been awarded a 5‑star Food Hygiene Rating, the highest possible standard, following our latest inspection. This achievement reflects our consistent commitment to safety, cleanliness, and exceptional care within our nursery. ⭐ Minibugs St Austell Achieves a 5‑Star Food Hygiene Rating – Again! ⭐

We are thrilled to announce that Minibugs Liskeard has successfully raised £772 in 2025 to support Ronald McDonald House Charities. This incredible achievement reflects the dedication and generosity of our children, families, and staff who came together to make a real difference. Ronald McDonald House provides vital accommodation and support for families with children in Minibugs Liskeard Raises £772 for Ronald McDonald House in 2025!

🌟 A Huge Thank You from Minibugs Nurseries Ovenden! 🌟 We are thrilled to share that in 2025, together we raised an incredible £799.75 for Overgate Hospice! 💜 This achievement wouldn’t have been possible without the generosity and support of our amazing parents and families. Your donations have made a real difference for such an 🌟 A Huge Thank You from Minibugs Nurseries Ovenden! 🌟

We are proud to announce our ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality training for our nursery management teams. This initiative is essential in ensuring that we provide the best possible support to our apprentices as they embark on their journey in early childhood education. Our management teams play a crucial role in fostering a nurturing and Investment in our Apprentices

🌟 Exciting News for our Nursery Management Teams! 🌟 We are thrilled to announce the launch of our comprehensive Leadership and Management Programme, designed specifically for our wonderful nursery management teams! This programme focuses on empowering leaders with the skills and knowledge necessary to create nurturing, effective, and innovative learning environments for our little ones. Our Leadership and Management Programme