ABOUT US
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Educators are Co-Learners
Our Educators are dedicated to understanding and developing a strong relationship with each child. Educators are considered co-learners and collaborators. They facilitate each child's learning by planning activities and lessons based on the child's interests and enquiries. The Educator asks questions and is an active mutual participator in every activity. We aim to build strong, trusting partnerships with parents/carers where their contribution is valued in all aspects of Life at Woodlands.
OUR CLASSROOMS
Our facility provides children with a high quality, stimulating learning environment.
- Bright classrooms
- New furniture & equipment
- Outdoor free-flow garden
- Indoor playground
- Projection & sensory room
- Atelier
REGGIO EMILIA INSPIRED
At Woodlands Nursery we offer an enquiry-based curriculum, where activities are planned ‘in the moment’ and inspired by the Reggio Emilia Approach, founded by Loris Malaguzzi.
Enquiry-based learning is an active learning process, where the child is at the centre of planning and is an active contributor. Activities are developed based on children’s enquiries, using techniques such as provocation and collaboration, to create progressive learning. This learning style provides meaningful, unique development plans for each child, valuing their voice and creating deep engagement.
The Reggio Emilia Approach believes in the ‘hundred languages’ of children. Therefore, expressive arts, music, sculpture and dance play a large role in our facility. Children are encouraged to explore and discover their environment through play and self-expression.
Children have opportunities to engage in long-term projects, where they are able to embark in extensive research, self-expression and progressive learning. We use regular outings and welcome artist involvement to facilitate this further.
We have a fully qualified Pedagogista who achieved official training in Reggio Emilia, Italy at the Loris Malaguzzi International Centre.
