Philosophy and Vision
Brantfield promotes a broad and high quality inclusive Early Years programme with clear goals and outcomes for children aged between 2 and 4 years. Brantfield’s approach provides equal opportunities for individuals, taking account of their uniqueness, values, traditions and lifestyles.
Happiness and a joy for learning, taught and practiced through play, underpin this philosophy. The children begin to gain independence by being part of a caring community throughout their time at Brantfield.
Self-esteem, confidence and well-being are fostered while respect and tolerance for peers is developed through interaction and co-operation. Children leave Brantfield having a wealth of experiences and are happy, confident and eager to continue their education.
Brantfield’s learning and teaching strategies are based on the knowledge that children learn at varying rates; that learning is not necessarily linear; and that individuals learn in different ways.
Young children are active social learners; from birth they have an awesome capacity to make sense of their world, to explore, examine and understand it. They learn best in situations which are meaningful and make sense to them.
Young children learn by:
Brantfield promotes a broad and high quality inclusive Early Years programme with clear goals and outcomes for children aged between 2 and 4 years. Brantfield’s approach provides equal opportunities for individuals, taking account of their uniqueness, values, traditions and lifestyles.
Happiness and a joy for learning, taught and practiced through play, underpin this philosophy. The children begin to gain independence by being part of a caring community throughout their time at Brantfield.
Self-esteem, confidence and well-being are fostered while respect and tolerance for peers is developed through interaction and co-operation. Children leave Brantfield having a wealth of experiences and are happy, confident and eager to continue their education.
Brantfield’s learning and teaching strategies are based on the knowledge that children learn at varying rates; that learning is not necessarily linear; and that individuals learn in different ways.
Young children are active social learners; from birth they have an awesome capacity to make sense of their world, to explore, examine and understand it. They learn best in situations which are meaningful and make sense to them.
Young children learn by:
- being active and doing
- using their initiative
- watching and listening
- engaging all their senses
- taking risks
- exchanging ideas with others
- Reflecting
- repeating and practicing
- exploring, investigating and problem solving
- creating imaginary worlds and stories
- interacting with children and adults
- playing!
