THE SEEDLINGS
Ages 3 Months to 16 Months
The Seedlings is a cosy space designed for a small number of children. The room encompasses our belief that our youngest children should be nurtured in a second home environment. In addition to this, it benefits from a private entrance.
Our Educators work closely alongside parents/carers to develop a unique care plan, produce close bonds and create consistency between home and nursery. The Reggio Emilia inspiration is extended to even our smallest. Their interests are closely observed, encouraged and expanded to support healthy development, planned 'in the moment'. Artistic expression and sensory exploration plays a large role in our Seedlings educational programme.
THE BUDS
Ages 1 Year to 2 Years
The Buds is located to the right of the reception. The bright and cosy space continues to provide the nurturing, homely environment from The Seedlings - supporting easy room to room transitions. It is closely linked to the The Little Leaves enabling a wide access to resources.
The Buds continue to work with parent's closely to nurture children's care needs and fully embrace children's interests into daily planning.
The Buds learning programme focuses on exploration of their environment, ample opportunities for physical development and are supported to express themselves artistically.
THE MINI LEAVES
Age 2 Years
The Mini Leaves have access to stimulating natural resources, to inspire deep engagement in learning. Children are supported to build self-confidence through a variety of self-expression techniques including; art, music and sculpture. The Educators work collaboratively with The Mini Leaves to expand on and support their enquiries. The Mini Leaves are supported to develop basic independence skills to prepare them for their transition to The Leaves.
THE LEAVES
Ages 2 years to 3 Years
The Leaves is located in the centre of the exceptionally lighted central space with access to a wide variety of natural learning materials and free-flow access to the private garden.
The Leaves provides children with the foundations they need for future development. Our enquiry-based curriculum inspired by Reggio Emilia, enables children to reach their full potential. We embody the hundred languages of children in our educational programme with art, music, dance and sculpture playing a large role. Educators are co-learners, using techniques such as provocation and collaborative learning. We plan 'in the moment' producing meaningful learning, valuing the child's voice. Each child's journey of on-going exploration and discovery are documented then displayed throughout the Nursery.
THE BLOSSOMS
Ages 3-5 Years
The Blossoms is located at the far end of the bright main central space with the closest access to the private garden.
The Blossoms inspired by 'Reggio Emilia' is designed to open up the borders of possibility for curious minds. It has an extensive range of equipment and resources that enable children to explore, be inquisitive and discover their interests, as well as developing the skills and and foundations they will need for future learning. Children are given creative freedom as inspired by the hundred languages of children. This room is exclusively for children in their year before starting primary school, enabling access to more complex resources, to build their skills and confidence. This includes: clay, woodwork, photography. The educator is a co-learner, enabling children to explore, create meaningful learning experiences and documenting their journey.
