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This summer the University’s HR Childcare Services hosted a wide variety of events for children to enjoy during the six-week summer break.  These included the Multisports Holiday Camp, running for a second year, the Holiday Playscheme and a variety of organised sessions for children to enjoy at Museum sites across Cambridgeshire. Catherine Pearson,…

A new Return to Work Programme has been successfully launched to support staff parents as they navigate the transition back into the workplace after a period of parental leave. Designed with flexibility and wellbeing at its core, the programme combines in-person and online bitesize sessions to provide practical guidance, peer support and access to …

One of the University of Cambridge nurseries has received an great result in their recent Ofsted inspection report. Edwinstowe Close Day Nursery has achieved ‘Strong Standard’ grading across all areas under Ofsted’s new early years inspection framework. The inspection recognised the nursery’s consistently high-quality provision, highlighting the nu…

Childcare Services within the HR Division at the University of Cambridge has received their first Ofsted report for its Holiday Playscheme at their new site, Trumpington Meadows Primary School, with the inspector praising staff for creating a “fun and safe environment for children.” The inspection took place on Wednesday August 20, 2025 and Inspect…

A new Multi-Sports Holiday Club run by the HR Childcare Services has received positive feedback after its first trial. Children and parents have commented on the ‘excellent’ facilities provided and great access for children to try out new sports. The club kicked off at the University Sports Centre on 4 August for a two-week trial, for school years …

The University’s West Cambridge Day Nursery, has received an ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating for a third time, following an inspection in May.  This result is only given to 10% of all Early Years providers and the inspector praised West Cambridge Day Nursery staff, for providing a “harmonious and happy learning environment” for children.  The inspector…

As part of our HR Division Spotlight, Catherine Pearson, Head of Childcare Services within the HR Division, has shared her experiences:1.) What does your role entail?My role as Head of Childcare Services is to oversee the Childcare services that are offered to those who work and study across the University. The Service offers support to families an…

Ofsted has awarded the Chris Abell Nursery an ‘outstanding’ rating in all areas following a recent inspection.The report says: “Children flourish in the nursery. They eagerly explore their environment and relish discovering new things from the wealth of experiences and resources”. It goes on to praise the “ambitious and inspiring curriculum that bu…