At apples, we encourage children to learn, grow and develop through a diverse nature education programme designed to uncover the potential within each child. We believe that children develop through their interactions with the adults in their lives, their peers and the environment in which they are involved with.
We are inspired by RIE, Pikler and Reggio approaches to early learning. These practises blend together nicely. They all follow the childs lead in their learning, play and development and are very focused on respect for the child as well as the environment. We believe that all children accomplish milestones and learning in their own way.
We value the connection of relationships, the environment and learning. We encourage children to approach new challenges with confidence and creativity. We love our Natural Environment and understand the responsibility and contribution that we all share by learning within it. Children are aware of routines, and explore and a variety of planned and spontaneous experiences. Children are encouraged to take risks, problem solve and enjoy uninterrupted play.
We aim for the children to be happy and secure in the knowledge that they can make a mess, explore and generate ideas. We provide children with quiet spaces to allow them time to think about the learning that has been taking place within the centre and to explore their own ideas about this learning.
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