At all of our pre-school settings, we follow The Curiosity Approach...

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A way of learning that focuses on nurturing children's natural curiosity. This isn’t about following a rigid educational plan; instead, it’s about giving children the freedom and space to explore the world around them in their own way, at their own pace.

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Rather than providing "fill-in-the-blank" tasks, we offer activities that allow children to take charge of their learning. There are no tick-sheets or pre-set outcomes here. Children are encouraged to create their own work, based on what sparks their interest, rather than copying a teacher’s idea of what their work should look like.

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We respect each child’s choice if they decide not to engage in a particular activity. Instead of pushing them, we follow their interests and allow them to explore in their own unique way. This approach is all about their learning journey, not ours – it’s about listening to what excites them and guiding them through it.

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As passionate educators, we stay observant, watching for clues about what excites and interests the children. We react to their cues and work alongside them in ways that support their individual learning paths. It’s all about skillful, thoughtful interactions that support children’s growth and learning.

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The Curiosity Approach encourages both children and adults to be "researchers" together – to think, question, and discover. It's about encouraging a love of nature, developing curiosity, and creating moments of wonder that inspire children to explore, touch, and investigate their world.

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Children are given the freedom to learn at their own pace, in their own way. As educators, we love seeing them take the lead and show us what they want to learn next.

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We’re excited that Hayley Lynskey, one of our team members, has become a Curiosity Approach Brand Ambassador for the Herts and Essex area. Hayley offers special sessions to help other educators, parents, and families understand and bring The Curiosity Approach into their lives.

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You can find these Discovery sessions on the events page of The Curiosity Approach website.

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