Welcome to the Yewlands Blog. This space shares our thinking, values and everyday practice at Yewlands Day Nursery. Here you’ll find insight into how children learn through curiosity-led play, how we support families, and how our curriculum is thoughtfully planned to help every child thrive.

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A starting point for families new to Yewlands, explaining our philosophy, values and approach to early learning.

Start here - Discover Our Philosophy at Yewlands Day Nursery Embracing the Curiosity Approach for Real-Life Learning

At Yewlands Day Nursery, we believe that early childhood education should be a journey of discovery, calm, and emotional support. Our approach centres on the Curiosity Approach, a philosophy that values real-life play and nurtures children’s natural desire to explore. This post explains what the Curiosity Approach means in practice, why calm, real-life play matters, and how we support children emotionally every day. If you want to learn more about our nursery and the differen

Michelle Twinn

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