Hilton Street Childcare bags £1000.00 from Tesco’s Stronger Starts scheme

Hygge is a Danish philosophy and describes a Scandinavian style way of life which is really well suited for early years settings, because of its core philosophy that a cosy, nurturing, warm environment promotes happiness, well-being and calm

It teaches the value of enjoying the beauty in simple pleasures and appreciating daily life.

Through this method, early years educators can help young children slow down, appreciate and be aware of their surroundings, and encourage a calmer and more mindful way of being that is very beneficial in a teaching and learning environment.

Our Managers are extremely interested in this approach and wished to follow these principles to create a true living environment for children, which feels more homely and comforting including gentle lighting, relaxing music, soft furnishings and inviting aromas and will now incorporate some of these Hygge aspects into day to day nursery life.

To boost funds for extra food and activity equipment, Tesco is introducing a £5m grant programme, in partnership with Groundwork UK, to give children across the UK a stronger start in life. The grants will help schools and children’s groups provide nutritious food and healthy activities that support young people’s physical health and mental wellbeing, such as breakfast clubs or snacks, and equipment for healthy activities.

Tesco’s Stronger Starts – previously Tesco Bags of Help and Tesco Community Grants – has already provided over £110 million to more than 60,000 projects across Britain.

Claire de Silva, Tesco UK Head of Communities and Local Media, said: “Helping schools and children’s groups access the food and resources they need is vitally important in getting children a stronger start in life. Children with enough food have more energy, better concentration, and ultimately achieve more too.”

Graham Duxbury, Groundwork’s UK Chief Executive, said: “As a community charity, we have seen first-hand how schools and other groups supporting young people have been playing a much bigger role in ensuring children are getting a healthy start to the day and getting access to spaces and services to support physical activity and mental health. Family budgets are tight and school budgets are tight, but it’s so important that children stay fed, fit and focused, so we’re delighted to be able to prioritise these activities alongside Tesco with the Stronger Starts programme.”