VANBAR associates

07/09/2026

www.vanbarassociates.com/blog/2026/9/7/ofsted-inspector-praises-safe-and-inclusive-bristol-nursery

04/09/2026

https://www.vanbarassociates.com/blog/2026/9/4/first-unity-careers-fair-set-to-take-place-in-leeds

Big name employers including Leeds United FC, Arriva, Equans and First Response Group have joined leading training providers Bradford College, Lifelong Learning Centre and Catch 22, together with the Yorkshire Asian Business Association, in signing up to exhibit at the inaugural Unity Careers Fair n

04/09/2026

www.vanbarassociates.com/blog/2026/9/4/police-visit-brings-community-learning-to-life-for-luton-nursery-children

Children at Partou Prospect House Day Nursery and Pre-School in Luton were treated to a very special visit from the Metropolitan Police, providing them with an exciting opportunity to find out about the important work the police do in supporting children, families and the wider community. As part o

03/09/2026

www.vanbarassociates.com/blog/2026/9/3/partou-nurseries-join-forces-across-the-pennines-to-support-yorkshire-air-ambulance

A Burnley nursery leader has co-ordinated a cross-Pennines team effort to support Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA) after a close friend was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident in North Yorkshire.    Lydia Spencer-Plumb, Nursery Manager at Partou Habergham Day Nursery

01/09/2026

www.vanbarassociates.com/blog/2026/9/1/ofsted-praises-lancashire-nursery-where-children-thrive

Team members at Partou Parbold Day Nursery and Pre-School in West Lancashire have been described as “excellent role models” by Ofsted following an inspection, with the official report adding, “as a result, children behave extremely well and have a clear sense of belonging.”

01/09/2026

https://www.vanbarassociates.com/blog/2026/8/31/leeds-housing-association-appoints-new-enterprise-manager

An experienced account manager and wholesale specialist with a proven track record in commercial operations, supply chains and logistics has been appointed manager of Unity Enterprise (UE), the not-for-profit subsidiary of Leeds-based BME housing association Unity Homes and Enterprise. Ben Nutt joi

25/08/2026

www.vanbarassociates.com/blog/2026/8/25/ofsted-inspector-praises-safe-and-inclusive-bristol-nursery

Children at Partou Leaps and Bounds Day Nursery and Pre-school in Bristol are “happy and well cared for” at what Ofsted describes as a “safe and inclusive nursery” following an inspection. The official report adds: “Staff create a welcoming atmosphere. Children feel safe and have a positiv...

18/08/2026

https://www.vanbarassociates.com/blog/2026/8/18/leeds-jewish-housing-association-celebrates-opening-of-new-family-homes-scheme

Leeds Jewish Housing Association (LJHA) has formally opened a development of 28 new affordable properties for families in the north of the city.   

12/08/2026

www.vanbarassociates.com/blog/2026/8/12/purley-nursery-supports-local-cancer-charity-on-international-friendship-day

Children and team members at Partou Gingerbread House Day Nursery and Pre-School in South Croydon have welcomed Caroline Bridges from the South East Cancer Help Centre for a special visit to celebrate International Friendship Day.

11/08/2026

https://www.vanbarassociates.com/blog/2026/8/11/partou-uk-achieves-landmark-b-corp-certification

Partou, one of the UK’s leading day nursery providers with more than 100 settings, has secured B Corp™ certification after meeting high standards of social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency. To become certified, organisations must complete a rigorous independent asse...