Kiddiewinks

The Garden Playschool Group believes in nurturing the whole child; fostering their personal, social and emotional development to help them grow into confident, empathetic and capable individuals.

Kiddiewinks is a play-based, child-lead, inquiry-driven homes-away-from-home, where children are seen as curious and competent learners. By creating a warm, supportive environment, educators encourage children to explore, connect and thrive. Drawing from the latest global research and philosophies to support each child’s individual journey and overall wellbeing, their team of dedicated educators are experts in child development and masters of making learning fun! They bring diverse perspectives, a deep commitment to inclusion, and a passion for creating a joyful, nurturing environment where every child can thrive. Kiddiewinks is a purpose-built indoor and outdoor learning environments designed to support excellent child development in a homely and calm atmosphere.

Kiddiewinks follows a bespoke "Garden Playschool" curriculum which offers a progressive and comprehensive approach to early years care and education that is based on a large body of multidisciplinary research. This eclectic approach integrates the best ideas from the most influential theorists in the field such as Piaget, Dewey, Ainsworth, Vygotsky and Gardner, to the most respected early years approaches of Reggio Emilia, Montessori, and High Scope. Kiddiewinks Years 1 and 2 follow a modified UK Forest School curriculum, with emphasis on nature-focused, enquiry-based learning in particular.

Part of the Garden Playschool Group. Sister preschool to Sprogs.