Nursery World - Children’s Thinking

The deepening of children’s thinking and learning at one setting in west London is examined by Jo Dabir-Alai in part one of this three-part series

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Four years ago, at Grove House Nursery School and Children’s Centre in Southall, we embarked on a journey to develop our practice, with the aim of ensuring we provide a context that deepens children’s thinking and learning in our community.

The setting now provides a spacious environment that harnesses and connects children’s interests in their world, and their needs, through the expressive materials it offers. Opportunities are given for freedom, responsibility, companionship and autonomy, as well as collaboration with adults who understand how children develop and learn.

Early years research

The changes we have made have been informed by research, which highlights how crucial early experiences are, particularly during the first three years of a child’s life, in setting the tone for future successes.

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