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Within our 0-2 playroom we recognise and support each child to develop their communication and language, confidence, creativity and curiosity skills. Children learn by the way others interact with them and staff are attuned to their individual needs. Children need spaces where they can relax, feel safe, happy and content and within the 0-2 room we ensure our playroom has the right balance of stimulating and calming indoor and outdoor environments. Babies are continuously learning and within the playroom staff establish positive, loving and nurturing relationships which supports the children’s all round wellbeing

2-3 Room

The 2-3 playroom setting offers many opportunities for children to develop their own individual interests and curiosities .The staff within the playroom are skilled in ensuring the right balance between child-initiated play , adult initiated or adult directed experiences . Staff understand the need to step back and observe the children’s play in order to extend their learning. Our indoor and outdoor environments provide opportunities for children to develop their independence, physical, imaginative and creative skills. Children have access to outdoor play everyday and in all weathers. This supports the child’s all round wellbeing and development. When children are toddlers they need spaces in which they can have fun and within our playroom we offer spaces that promotes interesting opportunities for children to develop their learning in literacy and numeracy and encourages and values play.

3-5 Room

Within our 3-5 playrooms we provide children with the interactions, experiences and spaces they need to grow and develop at a pace that is right for them. The children receive a warm and nurturing approach from all staff that ensures their wellbeing is at the centre of everything we do. The children have access to a wide range of learning experiences suited to their development needs. As you will see from the pictures below, we focus on providing children with open ended resources that the children can interact with depending on their stage of development. The children have access to outdoor play daily, they are able to be outdoors at a time of their choosing during free play. Relationships are also very important to us, children are supported sensitively by staff as we help them to build relationships with other children and to develop an understanding of their world.