Our Learning
Philosophy
At Kiddiewinks, we take a comprehensive and professional approach to your child's early learning and development. Our evidence-based curriculum is thoughtfully implemented by a team of dedicated and highly skilled practitioners, fostering an environment designed to nurture growth, inspire curiosity, and support holistic development.
At Our Garden Playschools, we believe in nurturing the whole child—fostering their personal, social, and emotional development to help them grow into confident, empathetic, and capable individuals.
We’re a play-based, inquiry-driven learning home away from home, where children are seen as curious and competent learners. By creating a warm, supportive environment, we encourage them to explore, connect, and thrive. We draw from the latest global research and Philosophies to support each child’s individual journey and overall wellbeing.
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Three carefully designed programmes, including full (7:30am - 5:30pm) half (8am - 12pm) and school day (7:30am - 3:00pm) options, plus a Spanish Immersion programme.
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Purpose-built indoor and outdoor learning environments designed to support excellent child development in a homely and calm atmosphere.
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Our team of dedicated educators are experts in child development and masters of making learning fun! They bring diverse perspectives, a deep commitment to inclusion, and a passion for creating a joyful, nurturing environment where every child can thrive.
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We believe it takes a village to raise a child. That’s why we embrace a wrap-around approach, fostering a strong sense of community at the heart of our playschools. By working hand in hand with families, we create a supportive and connected environment where children and their families feel truly valued and supported. We use an app to communicate with parents throughout the day, sending them photos and snapshots of their child’s experiences at our playschool. We also send out monthly newsletters as a round up of many of the activities the children are participating in and we have termly social events as well as many opportunities for face to face conversations with your child’s practitioners. We also host parent workshops to ensure continuity between home and school life.
Parents as Partners
At Kiddiewinks, we see ourselves as part of a collaborative community, prioritising strong connections between families and our playschool. Building warm, trusting relationships is at the heart of what we do. We are committed to know your child and working together with you to meet their unique needs and goals. From open communication and plenty of opportunities for parent involvement to a holistic team approach, we value your insights and strive to ensure you always feel included in your child’s learning journey. Whether through face-to-face chats, digital updates, or shared experiences, we’re here to create a partnership that truly supports your child’s growth and happiness.
CONnection to Nature
The value of children interacting with, exploring and experiencing nature with their five senses is an integral part of the Garden Playschool philosophy. Our programme allows children to freely explore nature and to engage in child-initiated and teacher-supported inquiry about the natural world. All Garden Playschools incorporate green spaces to connect your child with nature, encourage physical activity and support positive mental health and wellbeing.
Environmental
Practices
We want to empower children to drive change and become little ambassadors of our planet. Children are encouraged to create ‘nature reserves’ within the school grounds and learn about energy generation and conservation, water conservation techniques, waste mangement and the importance of healthy living.
Early education
carefully designed
At Kiddiewinks, we understand that a thoughtfully curated environment for learning and play is essential to every child’s education journey.