Highwood Nursery has celebrated 10 years since relocating to Brockenhurst College with a tea party.

The event, attended by children, parents, staff, and college leaders, took place under bunting made by the older children.

Nursery manager Sarah Bower, whose daughter attended the nursery in the 1990s, said: "Today we marked a huge milestone for Highwood Nursery, which has become the first-choice childcare provider for so many local families.

"Yes, it’s been 10 years, but we’re still growing, which is evidenced by the recent opening of our Bunnies Two room.

Limor Feingold toasts to ten thriving years at Highwood NurseryLimor Feingold toasts to ten thriving years at Highwood Nursery (Image: Brockenhurst College) "My most sincere thanks go to all the nursery staff, both past and present, and the senior leaders at Brockenhurst College, who continue to support us steadfastly in delivering high-quality childcare and Early Years Education."

Vice principal Limor Feingold praised the nursery's contribution to the community and the college.

He described Highwood as "bursting with life" and toasted to another 10 years.

Highwood Nursery, rated 'Good' by Ofsted, has four age-specific rooms: Bunnies, Bunnies Two, Squirrels, and Owls.

Cakes and crafts mark a decade of nursery excellenceCakes and crafts mark a decade of nursery excellence (Image: Brockenhurst College) The nursery employs 22 staff, including casual workers and apprentices.

It currently provides care and education to 89 children, aged between nine months and five years.

The tea party was organised by deputy childcare manager Claire Venables, who has been a part of the nursery for more than 20 years.

Brockenhurst College, located in the New Forest National Park, provides a wide range of educational programmes.

These include A Levels, vocational courses, apprenticeships, and a higher education programme.

The college caters to over 2,800 students between the ages of 16 and 19, and approximately 5,000 adult learners.

It also attracts a considerable number of international students and has its staff delivering A Level programmes in schools across China.

With consistently good exam results, Brockenhurst College ensures excellent progression for its students into university, apprenticeships, and employment.

The college has strong partnerships with employers, providing students with varied work experience and progression opportunities.

It also runs a robust skills training programme for unemployed individuals, collaborating with employers, including large retailers in Southampton.