This is the first in a three-part series of articles where we want to showcase the huge social value community-based nurseries bring, and what any private, voluntary or independent (PVI - any nursery which isn’t a maintained nursery school or children’s centre) nursery provider who might partner with a primary school could consider.

And just like that it's Autumn! As the nights are drawing in – it’s time to don your coats and scarves and swap your sandals for wellies. We’ve put together one of our handy Raised in Bristol seasonal guides for some things to do with your little ones in and around Bristol this Autumn – from pumpkin picking to bonfire night celebrations and crunchy leaf walks, we've got you covered!

At Raised In, we believe in the power of education to shape the future, and we’re looking for enthusiastic early years professionals to join our team and make an impact. Whether you’re seeking career growth, a fulfilling role, or simply a supportive work environment, Raised In offers it all – and more!

We sat down with the lovely Lisa from our Easton nursery Raised in Bristol at the Felix Road Adventure Playground and she told us a little bit about her time with Raised In, what she enjoys about the job and what she likes to get up to in her spare time…

At Raised in Bristol, we believe that good nutrition is a cornerstone of early childhood development. This autumn, we're excited to introduce a fresh, seasonal menu to our nurseries crafted by Bristol-based early years kitchen Cucina Bambini, designed to delight and nourish our little learners.

If you’re new to Raised in Bristol, the city of Bristol, or you are thinking about the right day nursery for your little one, let us introduce you to our nursery in St Pauls, located on the first floor of Docklands Community Centre.

We sat down with the lovely Robyn from our North Bristol nursery Raised in Bristol at the Greenway Centre and she told us a little bit about her time with Raised In so far since joining the team at the beginning of the year, what she enjoys about he job and what she likes get up to in her spare time…

Congratulations to Deputy Manager Hayley, from our Raised in Bristol at Felix Road Adventure Playground Nursery, who ran the Paris 2024 Marathon Pour Tous (Marathon For All) last weekend alongside participants from over 120 countries!

At Raised In we’re deeply saddened by the recent racist riots in Bristol. We stand against all forms of racism, discrimination and intolerance and as educators seek to teach the children in our care to embrace and celebrate all cultures, backgrounds and religions.

From the very start we have been committed to being a Real Living Wage employer. This has always been important to us as we believe that our brilliant team of passionate early years educators, nurturing your children, deserve to be paid fairly for what they do. The nursery sector has a reputation for being poorly paid, and we wanted to do our bit to try and change the narrative.