Nipperbout

01/04/2025

Calling all superheroes!

While your parents are diving into research and new discoveries, you could be creating your own adventure!

We're bringing our superhero-themed crèche to SEB 2025 to make sure you're entertained while your parents engage in the conference content.

We promise adventure-filled activities, creative play and plenty of superhero-themed creativity.

Are you joining us?

27/03/2025

Have you tried this with your child?

Smarties, warm water and a little patience!

We love activities that spark curiosity, encourage discovery and bring learning to life. Seeing the wonder on children's faces as they experiment and explore is what makes moments like this so special.

25/03/2025

We are not 'just a crèche'. We are a place of adventure, learning and fun!

For over 30 years, Nipperbout has been helping children feel safe, valued, and inspired at events, making sure our values run through everything we do;

Connection – every child deserves a place where they belong
Curiosity – encouraging exploration and new experiences
Compassion – small acts of kindness make a big impact
Self-appreciation – helping children build confidence

See what makes us different - https://www.nipperbout.com/about/values

18/03/2025

Ever missed out on an event because childcare wasn’t an option?

You’re not alone!

Many parents struggle to attend conferences and events due to lack of childcare. But forward-thinking organisers making childcare a priority, ensuring parents can fully participate while their children are safe, happy and entertained.

Would you be more likely to attend an event if childcare was provided?

Read more: https://www.nipperbout.com/event-tipbits/convenience-or-necessity-why-childcare-should-be-a-must-have-at-your-conference

13/03/2025

We cannot wait!

In two weeks we'll become superheroes with the children of the Microbiology Society at the ACC Liverpool

Together we'll

🦸‍♀️ tackle the Nipperbout assault course, dodging asteroids and kryptonite on the way
🪐 train their senses and x-ray vision, and even master the art of telepathy
🎯 test their skills at target practice and web shooting
👗 learn the art of disguise with dress-up
🍹 create their own superhero juice
💪 make superhero cuffs, playdough planets, capes, and masks
💥 play pass the kryptonite
🕹️ test their piloting and reaction skills
🏠 build a superhero lair

Capes at the ready!

11/03/2025

Ever had to choose between your career and your child’s needs?

One mum at Confex last month told us she had to stop breastfeeding because she couldn’t manage event hours!

With 1 in 10 people in the UK suffering from anxiety, it’s no wonder parents feel overwhelmed at events. Long hours, travel and logistics shouldn’t be barriers to participation. Onsite childcare makes all the difference.

💡 When children are nearby, included & cared for, parents can focus.
💡 More event organisers are offering crèches during build-up & breakdown—why not extend this to attendees?

Read our latest blog on how we can make events better for parents AND organisers - https://www.nipperbout.com/event-tipbits/easing-the-guilt-why-event-childcare-matters-for-all

We'd love to hear your experiences.

06/03/2025

Has your child ever been to a Nipperbout creche?

Want a little insight into what they get up to?

Ahead of International Women’s Day, Janthea Brigden joined The Neon Lounge to discuss how on-site childcare makes events more accessible for parents and gave some interesting insights into what children can gain from attending childcare at events and exhibitions.

Listen in and tell us - would at-show childcare make attending events easier for you?

🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5TCeoh9wvk2RiXb7n3Z6nl
🎧 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-neon-lounge/id1733218041

04/03/2025

A little imagination goes a long way!

"You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have."

That’s why at Nipperbout, we love creating spaces where children can play, explore, and express themselves. Whether it’s biscuit decorating, arts and crafts, or imaginative games, we ensure kids have the chance to unleash their creativity while parents relax and enjoy the event.

Looking for child-friendly spaces at events? We’ve got you covered!

27/02/2025

As an event organiser, you already have a million things to think about. Adding children to the mix can often add more pressure.

Whether children are simply attending as guests or actually performing, do you fully understand your responsibilities?

Our Children at Events training equips you with everything you need to keep young attendees safe. Covering laws, best practices, and safeguarding, it ensures your event is compliant, prepared, and welcoming for families.

We’ve spent 30+ years perfecting these techniques and now we’re ready to share them with you.

Find out more and book here https://www.nipperbout.com/training/children-at-events

25/02/2025

Imagine this - your child gets separated from you at a busy event. Who’s looking after them? How are they being reassured?

Children communicate their emotions in different ways and the way they are spoken to in those crucial moments can make all the difference.

That's why our Mind Your Language training exists - to teach event and security teams how to calm, reassure, and support children in distress, so that when it matters most, they get it right.

20/02/2025

If you're heading to the Event Production Show next week, make sure you catch up with Janthea as she explores all lthings work-life balance in events.

Is balance achievable?

We say yes - come and hear how!

12.15, Thursday 27th February
Futures Stage

18/02/2025

Calling all local, national and international event organisers.

How are your Lost Child policies and procedures?

How about your 'Adults at Risk' protocols?

Could you afford NOT to efficiently deal with any situation that might arise involving a lost child?

Whether running a local community event, a national destination or an international extravaganza, you'll need a lost child protocol, procedures and policy. You'll also need trained and knowledgeable staff.

With prices starting from just £87 a seat, our CPD Accredited training takes all we have learned over 30 years of providing Lost Child services to major events like The Olympics and the Queen's Jubilee and packages it up into everything you need to know.

https://www.nipperbout.com/training/lost-child-training

13/02/2025

Attending an event with little ones can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be!

At The Alliance for Responsible Citizenship Forum we’re providing a Stay and Play area + parent and child facilities to make attending with children easier.

With soft play, activities, and trained staff on hand, parents can take a break, network, or just recharge while their children play nearby.

Wouldn’t it be great if more events offered this? Let organisers know that family-friendly spaces matter!

11/02/2025

With stricter security measures to events incoming - and rightly so - are your teams equipped to deal with safeguarding?

Our Safeguarding Training gives event staff the knowledge and confidence to manage safeguarding risks, disclosures and allegations. Helping you meet your duty of care and your teams to confidently handle any situation.

Are you ready?

Make sure you are - available as a face-to-face workshop or an online webinar.

https://www.nipperbout.com/training/safeguarding-children-at-events

06/02/2025

When you leave a child with a crèche or chaperone service at an event do you ask about background checks?

So much more than a tickbox exercise, we wanted to shine a light on safeguarding and the background checks that must be in place. As a parent it's important for you to know too - that way you can ask informed questions and make sure all is as it should be!

https://www.nipperbout.com/event-tipbits/do-you-know-your-dbs-from-your-pvg-your-poca-from-your-pova

What event organisers need to know about background checks and safeguarding.

04/02/2025

A little peek into a Nipperbout crèche!

It's always a pleasure seeing our values in the children who attend.

We tailor each setting around these values with babies, toddlers, tweens and teens entertained with activities, equipment and outings to ensure their experience with us lasts a lifetime!

Connection. curiosity, compassion, self-appreciation are at the centre of everything we do so the children we look after can thrive and where every day is an adventure.

Could you ever settle for anything less?

Find out more about our values here - https://www.nipperbout.com/about/values

30/01/2025

Parents, when was the last time you felt welcome at an event?

We'd love to know!

We're actively training event organisers in the tools and knowledge they need to ensure children and families are safe, engaged, and cared for, whether the event is a conference, B2B exhibition, family-friendly event or festival.

Have you ever been to a Nipperbout event?

https://www.nipperbout.com/training/children-at-events

CPD Accredited training courses tailored specifically for event organisers, security staff and childcare providers.

28/01/2025

What do you want to be when you grow up?

How can your child truly answer if they haven't really been exposed to the world of work?

That's the beauty of childcare at events, not only does it expose children to the wonderful, magical world of events, it also introduces them to the work their parents do.

We often theme activities at crèche according to the type of event or conference we are working at - makes for some fabulous conversations with their parents at the end of each day.

Could creating family-welcoming events not only support parents but also inspire the next generation?

Early Engagement = Long-Term Investment

Read Janthea's thoughts on the subject!

https://www.nipperbout.com/event-tipbits/why-the-events-industry-should-encourage-children-to-attend-events

Unconventional? Yes. The future? Absolutely! Janthea Brigden looks at how the events industry has the power to shape lives and careers.