Children at Puddle Lane Nursery in Hillington channeled their inner Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith as they participated in their very own Great British Bake Off (GBBO).

Guided by their teachers, the mini bakers, aged between 3-4, rolled up their sleeves and put their knowledge of baking to the test in their unique version of the hit Channel 4 show.

The nursery has been working with the children to teach them how to make the most of waste products and get creative in the kitchen.

Angelina DiMascio, Early Years Practitioner at Puddle Lane said: “Promoting ‘Love Food Hate Waste’ is important to us. Recently, we have been using bananas left over from the previous week’s snack to bake our own banana bread and banana cupcakes.

“Baking is one of our daily activities and our children’s favourite experience, so it’s been fantastic to spend time getting them excited about the different ways to use waste food.”

Following the Froebelian principles, play is a regular part of the curriculum and utilising materials found within the nursery plays a huge part in their activities. From upcycling old pallets, transforming them into a bug farm to recycling cardboard for arts and crafts, sustainability is at the heart of Puddle Lane.

Puddle Lane focuses on early education and prioritising emotional wellbeing. The activities and curriculum at Puddle Lane are designed to prepare them for the transitions into primary education and beyond.

Jackie Blair, Head of Education at Kibble, which operates Puddle Lane Nursery, said: “At Puddle Lane, we approach childcare with dedication and attention to detail. The activities for the children at Puddle Lane are fantastic for setting them on a positive pathway toward growth and self-development. These experiences will encourage children to grow up with empathy and respect for others.”