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From sensory play to outdoor discovery, stories to shared meals, The Learning Nest is where your little one can feel safe, seen, and inspired—every step of the way.
- Our Intent
Nurturing Every Child’s Potential
At The Learning Nest, our goal is to provide a warm, safe, and inclusive early years environment where every child—whether in nursery, daycare, or home-style childminding—feels seen, supported, and celebrated. We believe that children thrive when they are loved, listened to, and guided through meaningful play and real-life experiences.
We build on each child’s home experiences and cultural identity, nurturing curiosity, resilience, ambition, and compassion. Through rich learning opportunities and an emphasis on Cultural Capital, we aim to prepare our children not only for school but for life—giving them the skills, confidence, and independence to flourish in the wider world.
At The Learning Nest:
- Every child is valued as a unique individual.
- Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our practice.
- We support the holistic development—spiritual, emotional, social, intellectual, and physical—of each child.
- Our approach is underpinned by strong Islamic values such as kindness, honesty, and gratitude, while remaining open and welcoming to all.
Our ultimate aim is to lay the foundations for lifelong learning, ensuring that every child develops a love for learning, strong relationships, and a sense of belonging in their community.
- Activities
Our Implementation – How We Bring Learning to Life
Our practice is rooted in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, using the seven areas of learning to create playful, purposeful experiences tailored to each child’s stage of development and interests.
We Provide:
- Child-led, interest-based planning
- Flexible care models across Nursery, Daycare, and Childminding settings A mix of free-flow play, adult-guided activities, and exploratory learning indoors and outdoors
- A vocabulary-rich environment that nurtures communication
- Opportunities for spiritual, moral, and emotional reflection through everyday interactions
- Regular observations and responsive planning by experienced practitioners
Effective Learning
We foster the Characteristics of Effective Learning
Playing & Exploring
Encouraging discovery and initiative
Active Learning
Supporting focus, effort, and pride in achievement
Creating & Thinking Critically
Promoting problem-solving and independence
Children are supported to take part in both structured routines and spontaneous experiences, with access to well-resourced spaces that stimulate learning and imagination.
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- Our Impact
Growing Confident, Happy Learners
We monitor each child’s progress through ongoing observations, learning journals (Tapestry), and termly assessments, ensuring that all children make meaningful strides across the EYFS areas.
Success is seen in:
- Children’s growing confidence and enthusiasm for learning
- Expanding vocabulary and expressive communication
- Strong social and emotional relationships
- A readiness for Reception with embedded core values
- Parental engagement and collaboration through shared milestones
Why CHoose Us
The true impact of The Learning Nest is in raising children.
Feel safe, loved, and capable
We create a safe, fun, and nurturing environment children to grow.
Leave with a deep sense of belonging
We create a safe, fun, and nurturing environment children to grow.
Make meaningful connections with others
We create a safe, fun, and nurturing environment children to grow.
Carry forward a positive, confident mindset into their next stage of learning and life
We create a safe, fun, and nurturing environment children to grow.
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