Tots Town news, articles and other useful stuff…
We recently re-opened the original Tots Town design folder full of scribbles, notes, and magazine articles. Looking back, it dawned on us just how much we had doodled and scribbled the thoughts that popped in our head (it turns out...
Build an amazing igloo made of milk bottles? Schools, nurseries, community groups and other children's play centres want to add some Christmas magic by building their own igloo from recycled milk bottles and creating wonderful play opportunities for children. We’ve...
Recently visited a children's role play centre? Perhaps themed like a little city, town, village, or a street, similar to that of the popular CBeebies programme Biggleton! Can you see yourself as the boss of your own play centre, with...
We all remember school trips and days out as kids; my favourite was a class trip overnight on an island sharing a hotel room with my friend, and it included a trip to a theme park! I also remember climbing...
Getting a raffle prize from a business isn’t quite as simple as you might think. Children's businesses, like Tots Town can get inundated with requests and some inevitably can't be supported. When we aren't at work, some of our team...
Do all staff need to be First Aid trained? It's one of the most common questions people ask when deciding to open a new role play venue. What responsibilities do you have, who needs training and what level...
Norfolk has beautiful unspoilt beaches. The glistening water, waves breaking on your feet, and sand squelching between your toes all sounds like classic family fun time. It’s no wonder it is so magical for the kids. Having a good time...
Nothing beats reading the 147 pages of EU toy safety regulations in 2009/48/EC – and that’s the shortened version. It’s all been worth it, with Tots Town achieving a Gold Standard award from the Royal Society for Prevention of Accidents...
The Olympics is upon us and we are told the best sportsmen start their training when they are young. For us parents, every one of us is preparing their own child for later life, whatever path it may take. One...
All those with a preschooler getting ready for their first school day … get role playing! Here are ideas to assist with getting children ready for school. The Reception year is a great time for children to explore, create and become...