Hello, I’m Andrea…
I’ve been the manager at Potley Hill Early Years since September 2018. I am NNEB trained and have a BA (hons) degree in Early Years Education. With over 25 years of opportunities and experience in Early Years I am lucky enough to be able to create a setting filled with authentic treasures and open ended materials. Together with my passionate and forward thinking tribe of staff, we bring a mix of Montessori, Steiner, Reggio Emilia and Te Whariki philosophies to our environment.
Our beautiful natural environment gives our children plenty of opportunities to have real life, authentic experiences. We work together from the heart to create a community based on a culture of respect for the environment, all living creatures and each other. Our children are welcomed into a stimulating, well-resourced and natural environment that awakens their creativity and helps them develop a wide range of skills, we teach our children how to think, not what to think!
We are so proud that we are now an Accredited Curiosity Approach Setting!
We have created a magical environment and love to show it off, I’m sure you and your child will enjoy your journey with us creating the thinkers and doers of the future.
Hello, I’m Andrea…
I’ve been the manager at Potley Hill Early Years since September 2018. I am NNEB trained and have a BA (hons) degree in Early Years Education. With over 25 years of opportunities and experience in Early Years I am lucky enough to be able to create a setting filled with authentic treasures and open ended materials. Together with my passionate and forward thinking tribe of staff, we bring a mix of Montessori, Steiner, Reggio Emilia and Te Whariki philosophies to our environment.
Our beautiful natural environment gives our children plenty of opportunities to have real life, authentic experiences. We work together from the heart to create a community based on a culture of respect for the environment, all living creatures and each other. Our children are welcomed into a stimulating, well-resourced and natural environment that awakens their creativity and helps them develop a wide range of skills, we teach our children how to think, not what to think!
We are so proud that we are now an Accredited Curiosity Approach Setting!
We have created a magical environment and love to show it off, I’m sure you and your child will enjoy your journey with us creating the thinkers and doers of the future.
Curiosity Approach
INSPIRING CURIOUS MINDS
We create an environment and culture of curiosity, awe and wonder – embedded at the heart of our setting. An extension of home, not a watered down version of school!
Outdoor Learning
EXPLORE OUR WORLD
Our Forest School focuses on the importance of children being allowed to explore the world, in woodlands or wild spaces with appropriate support.
Additional Support
PROVIDING WHAT’S NEEDED
Additional support may include BSL, or the lovely Assistance Dog, or perhaps a Trained ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant)…
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Holiday Club
CURIOSITY IN THE HOLIDAYS TOO
Our Early Years Holiday Clubs, which run through the school holidays, and are for children aged from 2 years old. We ensure that the children are safe, engaged and have lots of fun!
Forest Experience
HOLIDAY FUN IN THE FOREST
Our Forest School opens in the holiday so children can explore the outdoor world, in our woodlands and green spaces.
Our Setting
We are extremely proud of our setting! Here is a selection of images to give you a feel for both inside the building and the outside features.
You are, of course, very welcome to come and see for yourself…