Types of nursery
Montessori, forest school, Reggio, Steiner, bilingual, term-time and more, explained plainly.
- Montessori nurseries explained
What a Montessori nursery is like, how the approach works day to day, how it fits with the EYFS and Ofsted, and what to ask when you visit.
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- Forest school nurseries explained
What forest school means at nursery, how outdoor nurseries work, what children do, how safety is handled and what to ask on a visit.
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- Reggio Emilia nurseries explained
What a Reggio Emilia inspired nursery is, how projects and documentation work, how it fits with the EYFS and what to ask on a visit.
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- Steiner Waldorf nurseries explained
What a Steiner Waldorf kindergarten is like, the daily rhythm and play-based approach, how it relates to the EYFS, and what to ask on a visit.
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- Bilingual nurseries explained
How bilingual nurseries work, which models they use, what research-backed expectations are reasonable, and what to ask when you visit.
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- Term-time only nurseries explained
How term-time only nurseries and pre-schools work, how they fit with funded hours, what they cost and how to cover the school holidays.
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- School nursery vs day nursery
How a nursery class at a primary school compares with a private day nursery on hours, cost, staff, funded hours and the move to reception.
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- Workplace nurseries explained
How workplace nurseries and employer-supported childcare work, how salary sacrifice can reduce costs, and what to check before signing up.
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