Community Foundation

🌟 Together, we create opportunities that change lives. 🌟

Volunteers are at the heart of stronger communities. Every hour given, every skill shared, and every act of kindness helps create brighter futures.

This Volunteers’ Week, we’re celebrating the incredible people who give their time to support others and make a real difference across our communities. 💜

• Volunteer your time
• Share your skills
• Create lasting impact

Join us and be part of positive change.

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We are proud members of Neighbourhood Watch and are delighted to support the work they do in creating safer, stronger and more connected communities.

Join us in celebrating Neighbourhood Watch Week (1–7 June 2026) and recognising the incredible impact volunteers and communities make every day.

🫂 Build Connections
🤝 Support Each Other
🧠 Stay Informed
👥 Safer Together

Together, small actions can make a big difference. Let’s continue working together to create welcoming neighbourhoods where everyone feels safe and supported.

🌍🌈 UN World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development

Established by the United Nations, this day celebrates the richness of the world’s cultures and the power of dialogue to build understanding.

Diversity is strength.
Dialogue builds peace.
Inclusion drives progress.

Different languages. Different traditions. One shared humanity.

Barack Obama said - “We need to embrace our diversity because it makes us stronger and makes the world more beautiful.”
Listen. Learn. Respect. Celebrate. 🌎

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💛🌍 International Day of Families

Recognised by the United Nations, today we honour the strength, love and resilience of families everywhere.

Families shape our values. Families strengthen our communities. Families secure our future.

“What can you do to promote world peace? Go home and love your family.”
– Mother Teresa

Stand together. Support one another. Celebrate every bond.

One home. One heart. One future. 💫

We are delighted to share the results of our recent Ofsted inspection at our nursery "Rainbow Day Nursery", conducted on 21 January 2026. 🌈

We are proud to have achieved:

⭐ Strong Standard in Children’s Welfare and Wellbeing
⭐ Expected Standard across all other assessed areas (Achievement, Behaviour, Attitudes and establishing routines, Curriculum and teaching, Inclusion, Leadership and governance)
✅ Safeguarding Standards Met
✅ Compulsory Childcare Register Requirements Met
✅ Voluntary Childcare Register Requirements Met

The report recognised the warm, safe and inclusive environment we provide for our children and families, highlighting the strong relationships children build with staff, our nurturing approach, and the confidence and independence children develop through their learning and play.

We are incredibly proud of our dedicated team and thankful to our wonderful children, parents and community for their continued support. We remain committed to continually developing and providing the very best care and learning opportunities for every child. 💛

Please note that we are still accepting children for free full-time nursery places. Feel free to get in touch if you would like more information or access the link below to register your interest.

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📍 20 St Silas Square, Lozells, Birmingham, B19 1QW
📧 [email protected]

💚🧠 Mental Health Awareness Week
📅 Monday 11th – Sunday 17th May 2026

Led by the Mental Health Foundation, this week is a powerful reminder that mental health matters every day and for everyone.

As Michelle Obama said “We should make it clear that getting help isn’t a sign of weakness, it’s a sign of strength.”

Mental health is health. It affects how we think, feel and live. It deserves care, understanding and action.

As the saying goes, “It’s okay not to be okay.”
Speak up. Reach out. Check in.
One conversation. One act of kindness. One step at a time.

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