Welcome to Kilmaurs Early Childhood Centre.
We are delighted to welcome you to the Kilmaurs Early Childhood Centre Blog! We will be using this going forward to keep you updated about upcoming events, news and share lots of pictures and videos to show you what your children have been enjoying during their time in the centre. We will keep the Blog updated regularly to ensure you are kept up to date with new information, however, if you require any additional information please do not hesitate to contact us at any time and we will be happy to help.
Kind Regards,
Kilmaurs ECC Staff Team
Curriculum Rationale
Our Vision
At Kilmaurs ECC, we are committed to providing a fun, inclusive and nurturing environment where children are motivated to reach their full potential through learning and play.
Our Values
- Happiness and Wellbeing
- Partnership with Parents
- Caring
- Respect
- Inclusion
We do this through promoting a holistic approach to the wellbeing of the child where kindness and self-care are vital.
Our Learning Environment
At Kilmaurs Early Childhood Centre (ECC), we provide an enriched learning environment designed to support the development of each child through a balanced approach to child-led, adult-led, and adult-initiated learning. Our pedagogy is grounded in play-based learning, with a strong emphasis on active engagement, both indoors and outdoors, promoting curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.
Learning Spaces
Our carefully designed learning spaces are central to our approach, providing diverse environments that stimulate children’s exploration and inquiry. Kilmaurs ECC is divided into three main areas:
- The Rainbow Room (for 2-year-olds): This nurturing environment is designed for our youngest learners, with a focus on supporting their early development through play-based learning. Two dedicated staff members plan collaboratively, following the Realising the Ambition (RTA) well-being indicators, ensuring that the emotional and social needs of each child are met while encouraging their natural curiosity.
- The Jungle Room (for 3-5 year-olds): This dynamic space is further divided into themed zones that cater to different areas of learning:
- The Swamp: A creative area where children can engage in expressive arts, using various materials to explore art and design.
- The Forest Floor: A writing table and mark-making zone, where children can develop early literacy skills through drawing, scribbling, and writing.
- The Savannah: Our STEM area, where children can engage in problem-solving activities, construction, and scientific inquiry.
- Mezzanine 1: Our Treehouse: A sensory and nurture space designed to provide a calming environment where children can explore sensory experiences or take quiet time to relax and reflect.
- Mezzanine 2: The Canopy: A small world and storytelling area that encourages imaginative play and language development through storytelling, role play, and small-world exploration.
- Our Garden: Our outdoor space is accessible to all children and plays a vital role in our curriculum. We believe that outdoor learning fosters resilience, independence, and an appreciation for nature. The garden is used for free exploration, as well as structured outdoor learning activities that support physical development, environmental awareness, and imaginative play.
