Journal

Welcome to the Raised In Journal page, here you’ll find news, tips, child friendly activities and ideas for family days out in and around Bristol…

Thea Welsford Thea Welsford

Join the team at Raised in Bristol: Inspirational Nursery Jobs in Bristol

Are you passionate about early years education and looking for a rewarding nursery job in Bristol? Raised in Bristol isn’t just another childcare provider. As a social enterprise, we’re dedicated to making a positive impact in the community while nurturing the development of the children in our care through child-centred play-led learning.

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Thea Welsford Thea Welsford

Spotlight on…Raised in Bristol nursery at Greenway Community Centre

We’re gearing up for the Southmead Summer Festival on the 13th July, and what better way to re-introduce families new and old to our lovely nursery housed at The Greenway Centre!

We can’t wait to meet lots of families at our light and beautiful day nursery, located to the north of Bristol and a stone’s throw from popular family neighbourhoods of Southmead, Wesbury-on-Trym and Henleaze. During the Southmead Festival you will be able to pop in, see the nursery, and take part in range of fun activities including free face painting!

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Thea Welsford Thea Welsford

Supporting working families – new two-year-old funding is here!

Exciting news for families in Bristol seeking a quality nursery place for their little ones! Raised in Bristol is thrilled to announce that we are accepting all of the government’s new funding, including the offer for two-year-olds which is now in place! As a trusted provider of nurturing education and childcare in Bristol, we are dedicated to ensuring that every child has access to the best possible start in life.

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Thea Welsford Thea Welsford

Tiny Humans returns to Raised in Bristol at the Greenway Centre

We are delighted to announce that our much-loved Tiny Humans parent and baby group returns in May to Raised in Bristol at the Greenway Centre. If you are a parent or carer to a tiny human aged 0-12 months, you can come along every Friday (1-2.30 pm) in May - for free!

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Thea Welsford Thea Welsford

A REAL Living Wage…

It’s Living Wage Week! At Raised In we’re proud to be an accredited real Living Wage Foundation employer…

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Thea Welsford Thea Welsford

5 things to do in Bristol with children under 5 this autumn half term

Autumn is a wonderful time to be in Bristol, and it's even more special when you have little ones in tow. The city comes alive with family-friendly events and activities, making it perfect for an autumn adventure. Here are our top five things to do in Bristol with children under 5 years old this autumn half term…

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Thea Welsford Thea Welsford

Things to do with under 5’s in Bristol over February half term 2023

Our Raised in Bristol nurseries are open as usual next week but there are some great things to do in Bristol during February half term – particularly for under 5’s! From craft activities to theatre shows and attractions… there’s plenty to do – so we’ve put together another of our handy guides in case you need some ideas!

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Thea Welsford Thea Welsford

RiB turns 5!

2023 marks five years since we opened our first Raised in Bristol nursery in Easton at Easton Community Centre!

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Thea Welsford Thea Welsford

Recipe: Apple Flapjacks

Another child-friendly recipe to try from the team at Cafe Des Amis’! This time we’ve got something sweet with these healthy Apple Flapjacks – which also happen to be vegan!

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Thea Welsford Thea Welsford

Things to with the kids in Bristol this Autumn – Part 2

With Autumn now in full swing this is the second part in our two-part guide for family-friendly things to do in Bristol this Autumn. Find out where you can pick your own pumpkin and where to watch fireworks on bonfire night this year...

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Thea Welsford Thea Welsford

Things to with the kids in Bristol this Autumn - Part 1

Did you just blink and somehow it’s now Autumn? Don’t worry! You’re not alone – we’ve put together a handy two-part seasonal guide of things to do with the kids in and around Bristol this Autumn.

From child-friendly walks in Bristol to rainy day activities – we’ve got you covered.

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