NewsThe best way to keep up to date with what is happening in Pre-School is through the tapestry app. We will frequently post pictures and updates of what is going on each week.
We have a Facebook page to help keep you updated with life at Pre-School. Please search for 'West Hill Pre-School' (or go to https://www.facebook.com/Westhillpreschooldevon) and follow our page. Please do not use Facebook to communicate with us, please call or text us if your child is going to be absent. JW Dance Classes We have a wonderful dance teacher, Jo Wilson from JW Dance in Ottery who comes into preschool every Tuesday morning to run a dance session with our children. We will be continuing these sessions in the new academic year '2024-25. The children love having lessons from Jo, they are all engaged and enjoy the variety of music and movement these sessions bring. Curiosity Approach We are very excited that we are on our journey to becoming an accredited setting for the curiosity approach. The curiosity approach aims to give children back their freedom by igniting their natural curiosity and imagination. When adopting this teaching method, children are able to think for themselves, make their own choices, and direct their own learning. Instead of directing children, and telling them what to do, the curiosity approach is based on child-led learning. Therefore, children make their own choices, and figure things out for themselves which leads to enhanced confidence, critical thinking, and problem solving skills. The approach draws ideas from other philosophies of early education including Reggio Emilia, Montessori, Pikler, and Steiner. It aims to create children who are ‘thinkers and doers’ instead of passive learners who simply follow the direction of an adult. By creating active learners, children are more engaged in their environment and have a lot more fun. They are in charge of their own development and choose activities which play to their own interests. The Curiosity approach is a modern pedagogical approach and is exercised by over 4000 educators working in over 20 countries. To find out more information visit the curiosity approach website. |