Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Marwell Zoo

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

Children develop excellent emotional stability and gain a strong sense of belonging. New babies settle quickly. They form secure attachments to familiar adults, who are nurturing and highly responsive. Staff recognise the need for children to be emotionally secure. Familiar items from home are carefully 'tucked' into clothing. This enables children to receive the comfort they need as they immerse themselves in play. Children feel safe, secure and display confidence as a result.

Children behave impeccably well. Staff have very high expectations for children's behaviour. They model positive attitudes beautifully. This creates an environment of mutual respect. Children feel valued and learn to establish meaningful friendships. They work collaboratively and respond to others with kindness and care. Children show great maturity as they take turns and share toys with others. The impact of behaviour is well demonstrated in children's learning and the incredible progress they make.

Children have access to a rich and ambitious curriculum. For example, they learn about size and measure as they explore the length of a giraffe's tongue. Children identify and compare similarities and differences. They share their own uniqueness as they move their tongue in similar and different ways. They recognise that their tongue is pink whereas a Giraffe's tongue is black. As a result, children are very well prepared for their future learning.