Age Range: Around 26 - 39 months
The Investigators caters for up to 24 children, it is light and airy and has direct access to a dedicated outdoor learning space. The room is welcoming and extremely well equipped with educational toys and games, it is a hive of activity, whether the children are baking biscuits, enjoying getting messy with paint or reading stories, it’s all great fun. The children eat all meals together in the dining area, developing their social interaction skills. Most then have a nap after lunch in the cosy sleep room.
Separate
Sleep Room
Cosy
Book Corner
Separate
Outdoor Space
One Carer to
four children
The emphasis within The Investigators is learning through play and the children have free choice of a wide range of activities. In this room children are encouraged to become more independent and thrive on interaction with their peers alongside a supportive key person.
The activities in the The Investigators focus on developing skills such as:
Communication listening and speaking, enjoying stories, recognising labels
Independence meal times, toilet training, selecting toys and physical skills
Co-operation in play taking turns and sharing in small and larger groups
Creativity through exploratory play, music, free painting and modelling
Self-Awareness respecting themselves and the needs of others
