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Red Squirrel Children’s Nursery | Child-centred Approach to Learning
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About Us
Our holistic approach to each child's development enables children to reach their milestones.
Develop
Learning in a natural environment is advantageous, and we achieve this by utilising cooperative, process-based learning outcomes that are tailored to each individual child.
Encourage
Our approach enables children to explore and learn about their environment and the world around them through guided, hands-on experiences which support their individual needs.
Educate
We explore responsive opportunities indoors and outdoors through reflection and open dialogue. This promotes valuable intrinsic motivation.
Explore
Our Ethos
At The Red Squirrel Children’s Nursery, we follow a child-centred approach to promote the well-being of every child.
We recognise the importance of placing the needs of children at the center of all we do, and our approach aspires to promote their wellbeing and to ‘Getting it Right for Every Child’.
Relationships lie at the heart of children’s development and lay the foundation for lifelong learning and wellbeing. Our sensitivity and responsiveness significantly contribute to the wellbeing of each child and their family often creating rippling effects of interest at home.
Our Values
Sustainability
We celebrate the wonder of the natural world and recognise the importance of young children interacting with their environment to develop a positive regard for our planet and to flourish as responsible citizens.
Nurture Through Nature
We provide ample opportunities for children to explore and connect with nature to benefit from the significant impact on a child’s physical, cognitive, and emotional development.
Responsive
We have a child-centered inclusive approach to promoting the well-being of every child. We respect individual learning needs adjusting the pace to ensure equality for all children in our care.
Nutrition
We believe that it is important for children to build a healthy relationship with food early in life. Through our well-balanced exciting menus and extended learning opportunities, children develop an awareness of the importance of healthy eating.
Don't Just Take Our Word For It...
I wanted to say to you how delighted we are so far with the care that our son has been given. When I took him home yesterday after only his second time being there he was just so happy and fulfilled! This could be such a difficult time for him and the fact that he was so happy yesterday is clear evidence that he has been given the cuddles, structure and support that he needs.
Also, compliments to the chef! His lunch was so delicious I am so happy to know he is in safe and caring hands while I return to work. Thank you to all the team
Parent 2023
My daughter has attending the nursery from a baby and is now in the preschool group. The outdoor learning and facilities are amazing and it’s what drew us to the nursery. My daughter loves being outdoors and I can definitely see the difference in her wellbeing when she comes home after a day in the forest.
Parent 2023
A beautiful setting with lots of outdoor opportunities. Staff are very nurturing and understand the needs and likes of my little one. My son has loved coming to the nursery from 6 months old and enjoys telling me about his day while looking through photos on the nursery app.
Parent 2023
The nursery took the extra time to really support my child when they first arrived and he was a little apprehensive and had never been away from a family setting. They offered advice on how to help him settle and have been so reassuring to not just our son but ourselves too. As a consequence, we have felt very involved even though we can’t be there which is invaluable. Thank you!
Parent 2023
My son has been a different child since attending Red Squirrel. He’s never walked into nursery without being really upset until now. Moving nurseries halfway through this time was a hard choice but one I’m glad I made. He talks positively about all of the team and I can’t thank everyone enough for making this big step seem so easy!
Parent 2023