OUR ETHOS
OUR ETHOS IS
Make Friends
Have Fun
Learn More
MAKING FRIENDS
We encourage all of our Kidsizers to create friendships with each other.
So far we have seen so many friendships blossom at Kidsize between friends of different ages and genders who may otherwise not have the opportunity to become friends at school. We are proud of the inclusive environment that exists at Kidsize, nobody is ever left out of play or group work. These friendships form organically through the activities we organise. Our caring and compassionate staff support children to build their confidence and meet new friends. Some of the ways that we support friendships to form is through arranging activities and games that help children to find common interests and develop their social skills. In the setting we support the older children to befriend and care for the younger children, as we find this helps them during their initial settling period at Kidsize.
HAVING FUN
Our main aim for all of our services are to ensure that the children are having as much fun as possible. To do this we provide a large selection of opportunities that will stimulate and challenge children. By providing several play types we are ensuring that every child has a chance to join in with an activity they not only enjoy but often excel in. We promote child centred working by ensuring children are given choices and that they are heard and valued. We ensure that the environments in our setting are safe and comfortable and allow children to adapt the play space to suit their needs. Outdoor play is offered daily to allow children to engage in some of their favourite activities such as football, loose parts play and climbing. In the settings we often play music to contribute to a homely and fun atmosphere. We recognise that children do not always get to engage in messy play opportunities at school or home so we try to provide this as much as possible both indoors and outdoors.
LEARNING MORE
At Kidsize we recognise and value the importance of learning through play. We believe that through every activity there is an opportunity to learn and develop. Kidsize organises stimulating and inspiring activities for children to gain new skills and knowledge. Through activities related to sciences, expressive arts, health and wellbeing and other curricular areas , the children are always engaging in active learning throughout their time at Kidsize. We also create a safe and secure environment for children to develop and build on their social skills. All children are given the opportunity to learn real life skills by helping with tasks such as preparing and serving snack or helping with tidying or through role play.
