THE PIPS
Ages 3 Months up to 16 Months
The Pips is a warm 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 Pips educational programme.
Our learning programme focuses on exploration of their environment, ample opportunities for physical development and are supported to express themselves artistically.
THE BUDS
Ages 1 to 2 Years
The Buds is a gentle progression from our Pips Room to support gentle transitions. This cosy room is based in a divided section of the main central space it also benefits from close links to the Sprouts for use of more advanced resources to grow with the children as they develop.
The room is designed to enable our toddlers to utilise their newly discovered motor skills, to cruise at will and practice their fine motor skills. Sensory exploration plays a vital role in their interest based educational programme, with lots of opportunities to learn early social & communication skills and be creative.
Educators work closely with parents/carers to continue consistent unique care plans for each child.
THE SPROUTS
Ages 2 to 3 Years
The Sprouts is located at the back of the main central space and is linked to The Saplings through a gate. The Sprouts room is bright and spacious but without losing the cosy, home-like feel of the Pips.
The Sprouts 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 Sprouts have access to a wide variety of natural learning materials.
The Sprouts 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 SAPLINGS
Preschool - Ages 3 to 4 Years
The Saplings is located at the back of the building with free-flow access to the garden. The bright welcoming room is built around a series of explorations that grow out of the children's own interests.
The Saplings, 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 designed for preschool age children, enabling access to more complex resources, to build their skills and confidence. This includes: clay, woodwork and photography. The educator is a co-learner, enabling children to explore, create meaningful learning experiences and documenting their journey.
