The latest research in neuroscience has confirmed that the first years of life are critical in setting children on the right path for future success.
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Nido Early School director of education, Nadia Wilson-Ali said, "It is believed up to 90 per cent of brain development occurs in the first three to five years of life and that early experiences and environments shape this development.
"When building a house, if you don't have solid foundations, anything that is added is going to be on shaky ground. Early childhood is just that - we are building the foundations or stepping stones for a child's future success."
Nido Early School offers beautiful, purpose-built services designed to evoke children's natural curiosity.
"The 'Nido way' is a philosophy that allows our educators to capture children's sense of wonder to teach children skills for life," Nadia said. "We structure our play spaces, experiences and interactions around the knowledge that each child is strong, capable and competent. We know that children learn best when they are interested."
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Launched in Western Australia in 2014, the Nido collection of early schools was established to provide high quality early education and care. Nido Early Schools are found across the country and the Nido curriculum is influenced by the internationally renowned Reggio Emilia interpreted within an Australian context.
The schools are led by a team of experienced and qualified educators who work together to create meaningful experiences to support children's development over these important years.
These educators receive ongoing professional development and are supported by a full-time curriculum leader.
"Within Nido, you will find that our nurturing environments provide the flexibility that modern families need," Nadia said. "Our services are designed to feel welcoming and homely and we encourage families to utilise our family lounges to connect with other parents."
According to Nadia, there are three essential curriculum core components to early child care:
- Holistic approach: A holistic approach to curriculum development includes ongoing assessment of the environment, resources, interactions, routines and all the possibilities to ensure children have the best possible start to education. No two Nido Early Schools are the same - they are shaped by the context of families, educators and communities.
- Build a program for learning on a foundation of relationships: Quality early education occurs in the context of a trusting relationship with educators and there is support for children to do so at every age and stage of development.
- Hire the best educators: Nido Early School maintains strict criteria for the recruitment and selection of educators.
For details, please visit nidoearlyschool.com.au
