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Tuntum Housing Association CEO appointed to high profile national role
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Harrogate nursery holds ‘yellow day’ to support Yorkshire Air Ambulance
Children and team members at Partou Playaway Day Nursery and Pre-school in Harrogate have hosted Yorkshire Air Ambulance mascot Dr Priti and North Regional Fundraiser Clare Deacon for a special story time. Clare read from her beautifully illustrated children’s book ‘Henry the Helicopter’s Emergency Mission!’ which describes how Henry leads the Yorkshire Air Ambulance team to help a young girl after she falls off her horse.
Cheshire Constabulary visit delights Sandbach nursery children
Hot on the heels of a recent visit from local firefighters, children at Partou Kids Corner Day Nursery and Pre-school in Sandbach welcomed some equally important guests when officers from Cheshire Constabulary came to the setting to talk about their work. “The children have been doing lots of projects around occupations and people who keep us safe,” Tyler Burgess, Partou Kids Corner Nursery Manager, said. “This week was all about the police.
Partou signs Wellbeing of Women Menopause Workplace Pledge
Partou, one of the UK’s largest day nursery providers, has signed the Menopause Workplace Pledge, a nationwide campaign led by the charity Wellbeing of Women that calls on employers to take practical action to support everyone experiencing perimenopause and menopause symptoms.
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Highly experienced safeguarding professional joins Partou
Partou, one of the UK’s leading day nursery providers, has appointed Ryan Greenhalgh as Head of Safeguarding. He joins from Manchester City Football Club where he led safeguarding strategy and governance across its UK and international operations.
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From the classroom to Match of the Day: business leader inspires Guiseley School students
Guiseley School students received a masterclass in resilience, attendance and work ethic, as former Yorkshire sports executive and broadcaster James Mason took to the stage to share his inspirational career journey. A Guiseley resident, James is perhaps best known for his high-profile tenure as the Chief Executive of Bradford City AFC and broadcasting work with the BBC’s Match of the Day and Final Score.
New collaboration to enhance community support and tenant experience
Leeds Jewish Welfare Board (LJWB) and Leeds Jewish Housing Association (LJHA) have announced a new collaboration which is set to further strengthen community connections, enhance tenant experiences and create more meaningful opportunities for volunteers. Both organisations share a long-standing history of partnership, rooted in close relationships amongst staff, service users, tenants and volunteers.
Unity on display at Chapeltown’s ‘Big Lunch’
Leeds-based BME housing association Unity Homes and Enterprise has hosted a celebratory event for more than 120 local residents and businesses in Chapeltown as part of the Eden Project’s ‘Big Lunch’ initiative for communities across the country.
Award-winning Leeds entrepreneur creates retail hub supporting independent Black-owned brands
A Leeds businesswoman has opened a boutique at Chapeltown Enterprise Centre to sell her clothing and jewellery, while supporting other local entrepreneurs to take their products to market. SANYAN Collective is a Leeds-based creative retail and community hub founded by award-winning fashion designer and creative entrepreneur Karen Williams, whose contemporary African-inspired fashion brand, SANYAN, offers elegant women’s clothing shaped by her adaptable fluid-fit philosophy.
Partou unveils ‘The Five Big Play Truths’ to mark International Day of Play
Partou, one of the UK’s leading childcare providers which operates settings across Yorkshire, is celebrating today’s International Day of Play, in support of charity partner UNICEF, by launching a publication designed to help families better understand how play supports children’s development in nurseries and at home.
New Unity Enterprise Manager announced
Catherine Allsop has been appointed to lead Unity Enterprise (UE), the not-for-profit subsidiary of Leeds-based BME housing association Unity Homes and Enterprise. A founder of two innovative, community-focused businesses, she brings over six years of leadership experience in community building, education and social inclusion.
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Leeds Jewish Housing Association wins top prize at Northern Housing Awards
Leeds Jewish Housing Association (LJHA) has been named Landlord of the Year at the Northern Housing Awards 2026.
Development consortium boosts affordable homes growth in Yorkshire and Humber
A development partnership set up to empower housing associations and community groups to build many more affordable homes in Yorkshire and Humber is having an increasing impact across the region. The Unity Community Development Consortium (UCDC) was established in May 2021 by Leeds-based BME housing association Unity Homes and Enterprise in the wake of the pandemic, which had such a detrimental effect on housebuilding.
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Alfreton nursery opens stunning new baby room
Partou Field View Day Nursery and Pre-School in Alfreton has undergone a major £100,000 refurbishment including a total revamp of its baby room, creating an additional 14 spaces. The upgrade follows the completion of significant improvement works in the baby garden late last year totalling £15,000. In the coming weeks, an additional £55,000 will be invested on a complete overhaul of the entire garden area to further enhance the outdoor enjoyment of children of all ages.
Free European funding workshop announced for Leeds
Leeds Media Centre will be the venue next month for a free interactive workshop designed to help startups and SMEs, researchers, local authorities, NGOs, charities and others better understand the range of European funding opportunities available to UK-based individuals and organisations, including programmes such as Horizon Europe, Erasmus+ and the EIC Accelerator.
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Manningham Housing Association awarded funds to train tenants for leadership roles
Manningham Housing Association (MHA) has secured £70,000 of government funding to boost tenant involvement in important decisions made by landlords in Yorkshire and Humber, and the North East.
Leeds nursery wins Top 20 Award
Partou Ladybirds Day Nursery and Pre-school in Leeds is one of six settings in the UK operated by leading childcare provider Partou to win an award from prominent nursery review website daynurseries.co.uk. The Top 20 Nursery Awards are based on reviews from families with settings rated on a range of crucial elements including care, food, facilities, staff, safeguarding, management and value for money.
Harrogate nursery’s ‘warm, nurturing environment’ praised following inspection
A Harrogate nursery where the “inclusive culture supports children’s confidence, resilience and positive attitudes to learning” is the subject of a glowing evaluation by Ofsted.
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Harrogate nursery’s ‘warm, nurturing environment’ praised following inspection
A Harrogate nursery where the “inclusive culture supports children’s confidence, resilience and positive attitudes to learning” is the subject of a glowing evaluation by Ofsted.
Partou to employ 50 new apprentices thanks to Aldi UK
Leading childcare provider Partou, which operates settings across the Midlands, is to recruit 50 additional apprentices after announcing a major levy gifting agreement with Aldi UK. Introduced in 2017, the Apprenticeship Levy requires all employers in the UK with an annual pay bill of more than £3 million to set aside 0.5% of their yearly wage costs to fund training for apprentices.
Partou to employ 50 new apprentices thanks to Aldi UK
Leading childcare provider Partou, which opetates settings across Yorkshire, is to recruit 50 additional apprentices after announcing a major levy gifting agreement with Aldi UK. Introduced in 2017, the Apprenticeship Levy requires all employers in the UK with an annual pay bill of more than £3 million to set aside 0.5% of their yearly wage costs to fund training for apprentices.
Partou to employ 50 new apprentices thanks to Aldi UK
Barry White Introduced in 2017, the Apprenticeship Levy requires all employers in the UK with an annual pay bill of more than £3 million to set aside 0.5% of their yearly wage costs to fund training for apprentices. They can spend their levy funds on training their own staff or transfer up to 50% to other organisations to support apprenticeship training and assessment.
Leeds housing association appoints Dementia Champion
Leeds-based BME housing association Unity Homes and Enterprise has named Sean Kelly as its first Dementia Champion tasked with raising awareness and embedding dementia-friendly thinking across the organisation. A supporter of the Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Friends initiative, Unity is a member of the West Yorkshire Dementia-ready Housing Taskforce, which focuses on creating ‘dementia-ready’ homes and communities to help people live independently for longer.
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Leeds Jewish Housing Association praised by Lord Mayor for improving lives in the city
Leeds Jewish Housing Association (LJHA) staff were welcomed to Civic Hall by the city’s Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress after achieving outstanding customer survey results including an overall satisfaction rating of 86.9%. The Regulator of Social Housing requires social housing providers to ask residents 12 standardised questions annually.
Local nursery supports charity with flying colours
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Partou backs national child vaccination campaign
Leading childcare provider Partou, which operates settings across the Midlands, is supporting a national effort to boost the uptake of childhood vaccinations. The campaign - co-ordinated by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the NHS – seeks to encourage families to give their child aged 0 to 5 the best possible protection against vaccine‑preventable diseases, including contacting their GP to check which vaccines children may have missed.
Partou backs national child vaccination campaign
Leading childcare provider Partou, which operates settings across Yorkshire, is supporting a national effort to boost the uptake of childhood vaccinations. The campaign – co-ordinated by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the NHS – seeks to encourage families to give their child aged 0 to 5 the best possible protection against vaccine‑preventable diseases, including contacting their GP to check which vaccines children may have missed.
Leeds entrepreneurs make great strides towards business success
A group of aspiring Leeds entrepreneurs has successfully completed a bespoke training programme spread over two weekends to provide them with expert advice and confidence to set up their own sustainable business.
Partou revamps long service award to celebrate shared success
Partou, whuch operates settings across the Midlands, has launched a new long service award scheme as part of a continued commitment to recognising and celebrating the people who make it one of the UK’s leading day nursery providers. Previously, awards – in the form of gift vouchers – were presented to individual team members following five years of service, and again every five years for increasing amounts.
‘Home-from-home’ Sale nursery graded ‘strong standard’ in curriculum, teaching and achievement
Partou Cherubs Day Nursery and Pre-school in Sale has been praised by Ofsted for placing children “at the heart” of the setting and providing “a home-from-home” experience.” In an inspection report, the regulator adds: “Partnership with parents is a key strength, with parents reporting improvements in communication and clarity. Parents are happy with the care and learning their children receive. They feel that leaders and staff provide many opportunities for collaborative working.
Partou revamps long service award to celebrate shared success
Partou, which operates settings across Yorkshire, has launched a new long service award scheme as part of a continued commitment to recognising and celebrating the people who make it one of the UK’s leading day nursery providers. Previously, awards – in the form of gift vouchers – were presented to individual team members following five years of service, and again every five years for increasing amounts.
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Adapted flat will be ‘jewel in the crown’ of Leeds Jewish Housing Association development
An apartment specially designed for a disabled tenant will be the “jewel in the crown” of a new Leeds Jewish Housing Association (LJHA) development of 28 affordable homes when it opens later this year.
Partou announces first aid training partner
Partou, one of the UK’s largest day nursery operators, has appointed Tigerlily Training as its approved paediatric first aid provider. Established in 2004 and with a team of 175 trainers, Tigerlily delivers accredited courses to over 100,000 learners each year through a network of more than 100 training centres nationwide. In addition to in-person training, Partou team members will have access to online refresher training to ensure their knowledge is kept fully up to date.
Partou announces first aid training partner
Partou, one of the UK’s largest day nursery operators which operates numerous settings in Yorkshire, has appointed Tigerlily Training as its approved paediatric first aid provider. Established in 2004 and with a team of 175 trainers, Tigerlily delivers accredited courses to over 100,000 learners each year through a network of more than 100 training centres nationwide.
Yorkshire nursery gets closer to nature with stunning outdoor upgrade
Partou Woodlands Park Day Nursery in Apperley Bridge has expanded its Forest School provision after completing a major refurbishment programme designed to enrich children's learning through nature, exploration and outdoor play. Forest School settings offer a nature-based learning environment that enable children to spend much of the day outside instead of in the classroom. The outdoor sessions are child-led with trained early years practitioners closely monitoring the children.
Free workshops to provide Steps to Business for budding Leeds entrepreneurs
Aspiring Leeds entrepreneurs have been invited to sign up for a free programme designed to equip them with the essential knowledge, skills and inspiration to build their own business. Organised by Unity Enterprise, the not-for-profit subsidiary of Leeds-based BME housing association Unity Homes and Enterprise, Steps to Business is a two-day practical workshop taking place at Leeds Media Centre on Saturday 7 and Saturday 14 February.
Free workshops to provide Steps to Business for budding Yorkshire entrepreneurs
Barry White Organised by Unity Enterprise, the not-for-profit subsidiary of Leeds-based BME housing association Unity Homes and Enterprise, Steps to Business is a two-day practical workshop taking place at Leeds Media Centre on Saturday 7 and Saturday February 14. Its six core modules will begin with an introduction to business and the key ingredients required for running a successful venture, before moving on to the structure and responsibilities necessary for a business to be legally compliant.
Partou appoints experienced early years professional to senior leadership role
Kirsty Jackson has joined leading day nursery provider Partou as Childcare and Operations Director. Part of the largest childcare group in the Netherlands, Partou operates more than 100 setting across the UK including numerous settings in the East Midlands. Ms Jackson previously spent more than seven years at Kids Planet leading quality and early years practice across a national portfolio of over 250 settings.
Partou appoints experienced early years professional to senior leadership role
Kirsty Jackson has joined leading day nursery provider Partou as Childcare and Operations Director. Part of the largest childcare group in the Netherlands, Partou operates more than 100 setting across the UK including numerous settings in Yorkshire. Ms Jackson previously spent more than seven years at Kids Planet leading quality and early years practice across a national portfolio of over 250 settings.
CEO aims high as Manningham Housing Association prepares for 40th anniversary
The chief executive of Manningham Housing Association (MHA) has spoken of his hopes for 2026 as the BME organisation gets ready in September to celebrate 40 years of delivering homes and services to communities in Bradford and Keighley. In a New Year message, Lee Bloomfield reflected on another 12 months of achievement for MHA in 2025.
Yorkshire nursery's 12 days of Christmas supports local hospice
Partou Little Dragons Day Nursery and Pre-school in Harrogate has just wrapped up its traditional 12 Days of Christmas activities with Saint Michael's Hospice receiving a large donation following a special themed event. Bambi Wainwright, Partou Little Dragons Nursery manager, said: “At Little Dragons, we aim to create a magical Christmas that is respectful to all the families that attend here without being too overstimulating for the children.
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