Lunchtime is an important part of the nursery day at Ilminster Avenue Nursery School. Eating together gives children time to relax, chat with friends and enjoy their food, while also providing the energy they need to stay active and engaged throughout the day. To...
Advice and Support
Screen Time Guidance for Under 5s
Ilminster Avenue Nursery School would like to share a helpful online resource for parents and carers about supporting healthy screen time habits for children under five. Juggling family life and raising children in a digital world can be challenging, and this...
Family Information Service
Bristol City Council has a new Family Information Service website with information on Parent and Toddler Groups, activities and leisure groups for 0 to 19-year-olds, national and local support services for health, education, financial, legal and family issues and...
Primary School Places for 2025
If your child was born between 1st September 2020 and 31st August 2021, you will need to apply for a school place by 15th January 2025. You can apply, online, here. Below is a guide for parents and carers on applying for a primary school place. It includes guidance...
Bristol Parenting Courses
Did you know that via Bristol Family Hubs you can access FREE parenting courses? Children’s Centres across the city run courses for parents with children aged 0 – 8 years old. Here is some information about what is on offer: Circle of Security'Circle of Security' is...
Hop aboard the Toilet Train! Get ready for school!
Is your child starting school soon? A new school means new loos – but it doesn’t have to be scary. Hop aboard the Toilet Train this summer with helpful advice from the wee and poo experts at ERIC – The Children’s Bowel & Bladder Charity, and get your child...





