Learning and fun are not mutually exclusive. We wish to ensure that the boundaries that are created are led by the desire of the children and their interaction, rather than prescribed by adults wanting to meet deadlines and timetables – a descriptive not prescriptive environment.

We use the term “owned choice” to describe how children (and adults) can use the space available to them, accessing the spaces freely, i.e. when they want to/choose to, encouraging them to spend time in different zones, exploring and developing their understanding of the resources, activity and world around them.

We understand our primary audience:

Can not see more than red, white and black until they are six months old
Can not sit up unaided until six – nine months old
Are normally under 1 meter high for the four years they might be with us
Need to be fed carefully as they are developing their tastes for life
Need exercise and stimulation that is appropriate to them
Will develop 70% of their brain potential by the time they are 4 years old

So, children are not really fussed about much of what is considered important as adults. Their needs are more about social and physical opportunity:

INDOORwith light and airy spaces to service their differing needs:

sleeping & resting
eating & drinking
stretching & dancing
concentrating & thinking
exploring & discovering
relaxing & being cuddled
making friends & being independent ……

OUTDOOR is great and vital for developing an understanding and appreciation of their natural surroundings:

constantly accessible, no matter what the weather
exploring & experimenting
planting & growing
smelling & touching
climbing & rolling
running & jumping
digging & building ……