At the heart of our pedagogy is the wisdom of Maria Montessori: "The greatest gifts we can give children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence." Little Vines Nursery and Kindergarten nurtures these gifts through a learning environment that values independence, connection and real-life opportunities. Our holistic approach is centred on individualised instruction from our caring and highly qualified staff and on self-paced learning, acknowledging that every child is unique and develops at their own pace.
In Little Vines' calm and beautiful surroundings children are given the time and space to develop a love of learning and become fully themselves as well as making outstanding progress.
Guided by the Early Learning Foundation Stage (EYFS) and enriched by Montessori principles, our curriculum spans the 7 areas of learning:
- Personal, Social and Emotional Development
- Communication and Language
- Physical Development
- Literacy
- Mathematics
- Understanding the World
- Expressive Arts and Design
Each area is carefully interwoven, like pieces of a puzzle, creating a rich, balanced foundation for lifelong learning, fostering confidence and a growth mindset. We are guided by the Government document 'Birth to 5 matters'.
What We Offer
We go beyond the classroom to spark curiosity and aim to develop the whole child. Our unique offering includes:
- Woodwork
- Yoga
- Forest School
- Swimming
- Balance Ability
- French Lessons
- Specialist gym and music lessons
These experiences foster confidence, resilience, coordination and a love of discovery. Children are continually observed and supported through detailed assessment, which ensures we understand each child's progress and can tailor our support to meet their evolving needs. Each child has their own unique Microsoft Teams channel through which the ongoing assessment information is shared with you. This is collated into a beautiful, interactive Learning Journey which is regularly shared with parents and carers at parent evenings and makes for a lovely keepsake at the end of the school year!
Please do book an appointment and come and see our award-winning Nursery for yourself.
