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…
Things to do with the kids in Bristol this autumn
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!
Join Raised In and #DoSomethingBig
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!
Meet the manager at Raised in Bristol at Felix Road Adventure Playground
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…
Cucina Bambini Launch their Autumn Raised in Bristol Menu!
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.
Spotlight on…Raised in Bristol day nursery at Docklands Community Centre
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.
Meet the manager at Raised in Bristol at the Greenway 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…
Hayley brings home a medal from Paris 2024!
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!
Statement from Raised In on recent unrest in Bristol
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.
Celebrating the Real Living Wage
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.
Things to do with kids in Bristol this summer
We know sometimes it's hard to get inspiration for how to entertain children during the summer months – so we’ve put together another one of our handy Raised in Bristol guides for things to do with kids in and around Bristol this summer! Here are our top five picks…
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.
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!
Meet the Manager at Raised in Bristol at Docklands Community Centre
We sat down with the wonderful Kellie from our city centre nursery in St Pauls and she told us a little bit about her time with Raised in Bristol, her early years practice and what she likes to do when she’s not busy running the nursery…
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.
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!
Introducing our new food provider from April…
Drum roll, please… We’re very excited to announce that our new nursery food provider from April will be the Bianchis Group with Cucina Bambini!
Today is Social Enterprise Day!
Today is Social Enterprise Day – a moment to raise awareness of our pioneering business model and celebrate the more than 100,000 social enterprises in the UK working to benefit people and planet.
A REAL Living Wage…
It’s Living Wage Week! At Raised In we’re proud to be an accredited real Living Wage Foundation employer…
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…
Meet the manager at Raised in Bristol at Easton Community Centre
We sat down and had a chat with the lovely Megan, nursery manager at our Easton nursery, to find out a little more about her and why she does what she does!