{"id":147,"date":"2025-09-27T09:32:53","date_gmt":"2025-09-27T08:32:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/sh\/sjhsblog\/?page_id=147"},"modified":"2026-03-20T11:07:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T11:07:58","slug":"our-elc-environment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/sh\/sjhsblog\/our-elc-environment\/","title":{"rendered":"Our ELC Environment"},"content":{"rendered":"

Our ELC spaces are warm, welcoming, and designed with children at the heart. Inspired by Realising the Ambition<\/em> and Care Inspectorate guidance, we create safe and nurturing environments where curiosity, independence, and play thrive. Every space reflects children\u2019s voices and ideas, helping them feel a true sense of belonging.<\/p>\n

The cosy corner is an integral part of our ELC that not only promotes the development of all early literacy skills, but also provides a space for relaxation and self-regulation. It is a space where children are invited to come together for stories and rhymes and have their voices heard within larger groups.<\/p>\n

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Role play is a vital part of our early years department. It allows children to make sense of the world in a safe, controlled environment and promotes confidence, positive social interactions, and problem-solving. Currently our \u2018Home corner\u2019 is adaptable and used in a variety of ways depending on the children\u2019s imagination and interests at the time. A hairdressers was also added this term, after children expressed an interest in the New Year. In this area, children like to style hair, charge their customers and take phone calls from future clients.<\/p>\n

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Spaces for scientific and sensory exploration within our ELC help to create a holistic environment that refines fine motor skills, fosters cognitive development and encourages emotional regulation. We provide a variety of spaces for children to explore textures and materials safely, whilst boosting curiosity, creativity and social interaction.<\/p>\n

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Activities like cutting, painting, drawing, and moulding malleable materials strengthen small hand muscles, improve dexterity, and develop hand-eye coordination. Drawing on children’s interests, we provide opportunities for children to explore and manipulate a range of resources creatively, whilst using critical thinking, imagination and perseverance to overcome their own challenges.<\/p>\n

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