Plantpots Playgroup – First site opened in Great Park, 2014.
A Montessori-inspired nursery for two to five-year-olds, Plantpots has been a beacon of growth and development for the children of Great Park, Gosforth, and surrounding areas since its establishment in 2014. Located at Great Park Community Centre, this local business’s success is a shining example of how small businesses can start from scratch and flourish, fostering a sense of community along the way. Over the past nine years, Plantpots Playgroup has seen children grow, learn, and develop into capable young individuals ready for the next stage in their lives.
Montessori-Inspired Learning
Emphasising learning through play, Plantpots Playgroup creates a fun, informative, and nurturing environment that readies children for their future academic journey. By following the Montessori ethos and the Government’s Early Years Framework, Plantpots offers an effective, child-focussed educational experience.
The Environment
With two individual playrooms arranged by age and developmental stage, Plantpots Playgroup’s staff closely monitors each child’s progress. Each child is assigned a key worker who encourages learning on a one-to-one basis, ensuring they reach their potential while in Plantpots’ care. Ofsted-registered and staffed by qualified professionals, Plantpots takes pride in delivering a high-quality childcare and education service.
Vision & Values
The team are dedicated to nurturing and enriching each child as an individual, providing them with the best possible opportunities for growth and development. They achieve this by:
- Recognising the uniqueness and potential of every individual
- Providing a calm, safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment
- Following the Maria Montessori ethos with a strong emphasis on learning through play and fostering independence
- Promoting a culture of respect and empathy
- Developing children’s social, moral, spiritual, and cultural understanding of the world
The Montessori approach is the cornerstone of their educational philosophy. Some key aspects of this approach include:
Respect: Emphasizing a culture of respect, Plantpots fosters an environment where children, staff, and the surroundings are treated with care and consideration.
Encouragement of cooperative play: By allowing children to guide their activities, Plantpots promotes sharing and collaboration among its students.
Child-centered learning: The curriculum is tailored to each child’s needs and abilities, enabling them to learn at their own pace.
Self-discipline: The Montessori environment encourages children to make independent choices, teaching them self-discipline and responsibility.
Orderly environment: Plantpots ensures that each object and activity has a designated place, creating a sense of order and stability for the children.
Guiding role of teachers: Teachers at Plantpots take cues from the children, supporting their learning by gently guiding them and ensuring that ground rules are followed.
Individual learning approach: Plantpots achieves personalised learning by observing each child to understand their unique needs and interests, adapting the environment as needed.
Motivation: By encouraging children to take pride in their accomplishments, Plantpots fosters intrinsic motivation, helping them to seek out challenges and enjoy the process of learning.
Hands-on learning: The Montessori curriculum at Plantpots focuses on engaging, hands-on experiences that enable children to explore, create, and learn through play.
Foster a Sense of Community
Plantpots Playgroup, based at the Great Park Community Centre, has proven itself as a valuable asset to the local community over the past nine years. By nurturing the growth and development of countless children, this Montessori-inspired nursery has contributed to the success of families in the Great Park, Gosforth, and surrounding areas.
As a shining example of a thriving local business, demonstrates the positive impact that such establishments can have on both the community and the lives of the children they serve. You can get in touch with the playgroup by emailing: plantpotsplaygroup@gmail.com
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