MONTESSORI
VALUING THE PROCESS OVER THE END RESULT
Montessori has been loved around the world for over a century, and much of Little Sparrows is inspired by its wonderful ethos.
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We believe children learn best when they can take the lead. Focusing on the process rather than the end result helps them grow confidence, perseverance and resilience — skills that stay with them for life.
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Mixed age
group
We're one of the few nurseries in our area that offers mixed-age group time.
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These moments give children the chance to care for one another, build compassion and empathy and learn together. Older children take on gentle responsibility while younger ones learn by watching and joining in.
Independence
When children get to do things for themselves, their confidence soars and it's great for their well-being too!
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We cheer on independence in all the little moments; getting dressed, helping a friend and joining in with tidy up time.
Minimise
interruptions
Our practitioners recognise when a child is engrossed in learning and we try and minimise any interruptions to this.
This helps children dive deeper into their discoveries and shows them that their ideas and efforts really matter.
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The environment
We have a strong, progressive curriculum, where children learn things that really matter.
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Our learning spaces are carefully set up to match each child's stage, blending the EYFS, real-life experiences, and their own interests to give them the best start in life.
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Love
for
Learning
By focusing on the process of how children learn, not just what they achieve, we help them to grow a love of learning that can last a lifetime!
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These important life skills give children the confidence to try new things, bounce back from setbacks, keep going when it's tricky and enjoy a good challenge.
Research
Reflect
Evaluate
At Little Sparrows we are always researching, reflecting and evaluating our practice. Professional development is at the heart of what we do, so we have a rigorous & stimulating training programme in place to keep our passionate team inspired and growing
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