What We Do

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• We embrace a child-centred approach to learning. We believe that every child has the right to be heard and we understand that children's voices are not always expressed verbally. We spend time getting to know each child to be able to recognise their cues and body language. We encourage children to express themselves and value their thoughts and feelings.

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• We have a strong partnership with parents/carers and recognise parents/carers as the first and most important educators of their children. Parents and carers are also encouraged to participate in and contribute ideas for our future.

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• We show strengths in supporting children with special educational needs. We use a multi-sensory approach in activities where possible. We use visual aids, such as photographic timetables, to aid the understanding of all children. When children require additional support, we work with teams of professionals, such as Speech and Language Therapists, Special Educational Needs officers and Occupational Therapists to ensure any children who require additional support have their needs met and can thrive and achieve.

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• Our activities often involve getting grubby or wet. We love craft activities (painting, glueing, cooking) and outdoor play (including digging, den building, sand, water and mud pies!).

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• We are a signing setting and use Makaton with all children. ​Makaton helps to support verbal communication by adding a consistent visual element. Most of our staff have completed their Makaton training. 

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• Our activities are chosen to be fun, engaging and accessible. Children’s interests and requests also dominate much of our play. We add value to activities, providing a broad and rich curricul um with opportunities to learn and develop each child's unique character.

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• We support children with transitions into primary school. We work with local schools to ensure our children have the best start to school. During the last term before children go to school, we take our school risers out on trips to local attractions. Previous trips have included, Lostwithiel Fire Station, Polkerris Beach, the Eden Project, Cardinham Woods and the Lost Gardens of Heligan.