A desire to provide an environment that enables every child to follow their interests and become independent learners led to staff at Vanessa Nursery School in west London developing a curriculum based around core experiences.
By thinking carefully about children’s interests and giving them the resources to pursue them in a well-structured environment, children are able to take ownership of their explorations, engage in positive ‘deep’ learning experiences and master new skills.
‘We absolutely believe that children should lead their own learning, and part of those core experiences is giving children the resources for them to do just that,’ says head teacher Michele Barrett. ‘If we don’t provide thoughtful provision for them, then how are they able to show us what they are interested in, what they like, and how are they able to become independent learners?
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