Parent & Baby Awards 2018

Page 32 www.lux-review.com LUX 2018 Parent & Baby Awards ideas that each of our children bring to the setting. This approach also extends to our childcare practitioners, and we work with them to enhance their skills so that they are able to offer our charges the very best level of support and development.” With the new term fast approaching, Marlis is excited for the children to explore the newest addition to the pre-school, as she proudly discusses in her concluding comments. “As we look to the future, we are always striving to further improve our setting for our children. Our latest project has involved the transformation of our garden. We are beyond excited about the new opportunities created which take our setting to the next level.” Company: St. John's Pre-School Contact: Marlis Juerging-Coles Address: St Richard's Room, St Johns Road, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 7QB, UK Phone: 07814 155110 Website: www.saintjohnspreschool.co.uk St John’s Pre-School, an innovative, committee- run childcare setting based in the heart of Newbury, Berkshire provides childcare with a difference for children aged between two and five years. Alongside running two sessions daily, between 8.30am-11.30am and 11.30am- 2.30pm, the pre-school also provides weekly Yoga, Forest School and Hartbeeps multi- sensory music sessions as well as walks in the community to offer children a varied curriculum that will enrich their lives, as Marlis highlights. “Here at St. John's Pre-School we follow the Curiosity Approach philosophy and are currently working towards our full accreditation. The Curiosity Approach essentially brings together the best bits of Steiner, Montessori, Reggio Emilia and Te Whariki, as well as incorporating national guidelines. It is an approach that puts the child and their holistic development at the very heart of everything we do. We offer our children natural materials and open-ended play invitations then follow their lead. We allow our children to explore, engage with their environment and encourage them to achieve deep level learning through sustained shared thinking. “Ourgraduate led practice is committed to enabling every child to find solid grounding in the world around them, achieve a lasting curiosity and love for exploring and learning while encouraging their natural resilience to grow. More than anything, we strongly believe in the value of the individual. We focus on the unique set of skills, values, talents and Based at St John’s church in Newbury’s heart, St John’s Pre-School follows the Curiosity Approach philosophy, surrounding the children in its care with resources that inspire curiosity, awe and wonder. Marlis Juerging-Coles talks us through this unique childcare provider and how it aims to offer a supportive environment where children grow and flourish. St. John's Pre-School Best Berkshire Pre-School 2018