Our Ethos
At Songbirds, we believe children thrive when they feel safe, loved, valued and that they belong.
Our warm, family ethos is at the heart of everything we do. Strong, trusting relationships come first, allowing children to feel secure, build confidence and develop a genuine curiosity for learning.
Kindness and respect are central to Songbirds. We encourage children to care for others, form friendships, listen, share and cooperate. Every child is unique, and we celebrate their individuality while providing the support and challenge they need to develop.
Communication & Books
Communication and language are woven throughout our curriculum through conversations, songs, stories and high-quality interactions.
Each month, our Babies explore 2 core books, while our Toddlers and Preschool children explore 3 core books. We deliberately repeat these stories throughout the month, helping children become familiar with language, develop vocabulary, strengthen memory and build confidence in joining in and retelling familiar stories.
The heart of Songbirds
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Feel safe, secure, valued and that they belong
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Build strong relationships and learn to be kind and respectful
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Develop a love of books, stories and communication
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Explore, move and challenge themselves physically
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Enjoy the outdoors and develop a connection with nature
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Become curious, confident, resilient and independent
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Experience their community and the wider world
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Have their individuality recognised and celebrated
Our Curriculum
Our curriculum balances child-led exploration with purposeful teaching. Practitioners know what they want children to learn while responding to each child's interests, development and individual needs.
Through play, stories, songs, creative experiences, outdoor learning, Forest School, community visits and real-life experiences, we help children become curious, confident, resilient and increasingly independent.
Outdoors & Physical Development
Outdoor play is a significant part of life at Songbirds. Children are encouraged to run, climb,
balance, jump, dig, build and explore.
Our gardens and Forest School provide opportunities for children to challenge themselves safely,
developing strength, coordination, confidence and resilience while building a connection with nature
and experiencing the changing seasons.
Our Team
Our practitioners are at the heart of Songbirds. We believe that happy, supported and valued staff create the best environment for children to thrive.
Our team builds strong, meaningful relationships with every child and uses their knowledge of child development to recognise when to support, encourage or provide greater challenge.
We invest in our practitioners through training, development and a shared understanding of our curriculum, ensuring children receive warm, consistent and high-quality care and learning.
We want our staff to feel part of the Songbirds family and to understand the important role they play in giving our children the very best start.
Songbirds Wider Community Visits & Experiances
Community experiences offer numerous benefits for children, fostering their social, emotional, and cognitive development. these experiences help children build empathy, boost self-esteem, and develop valuable life skills such as responsibility and problem-solving.
Ofsted
"Staff offer a homely environment with a strong family feel. Children arrive excited, happy and settle quickly. They benefit from the calm, nurturing atmosphere and respond well to caring and sensitive interactions from their key person. This contributes well to children's emotional security and well-being"
