Sam Cooke, four, and his friends, took part in games to show how nursery education develops learning skills.

Parents and children attended the open evening at Bramleys Day Nursery and Nursery School in Ardington, near Wantage, on June 24.

Children enjoyed games while parents were given a tour of the nursery.

The event was organised as part of the national Sure Start month, a Government initiative promoting services such as childcare and early education.