Free Flow

Our Free Flow setting allows children the opportunity to follow their own interests and mix with children of all ages.

There are many benefits for children learning with and from their peers in mixed age groups. Children build strong bonds with their key workers whilst also establishing bonds with other practitioners within the nursery ensuring that there is as little interruption as possible when they move age groups and have a new key worker as this practitioner is already familiar to the child.

Children are given the opportunity to mix with siblings, family members and friends from outside of nursery which makes settling into nursery much easier.

Current research has shown that babies develop significantly from interacting with older children, especially with regards to play and communication. Older children will build leadership skills, self esteem and empathy when given the opportunity to nurture others.

Children in mixed age groups often demonstrate less competitive behaviour and greater displays of helpfulness.