Philosophy

At NESTS we believe that

every child is unique, can learn and has an individual learning style
learning style is a function of heredity and experience, including strengths and limitations, and develops individually over the lifespan.
effective teachers continually monitor activities to ensure compatibility of instruction and evaluation with each individual's learning-style strengths.
children should have the freedom to make their own choices
that parents are the child’s first and most important teachers and their input is essential to the child’s wellbeing

At NESTS we believe that

each individual NEST will operate as a family environment where children can mix with siblings and build close relationships with their teachers
as each centre is run by an owner/operator they can better meet the individual needs of the children and their families.
children should spend their days in a calm environment with attractive surroundings both indoors and outdoors.
both the indoor and outdoor environment should follow sustainable practices
the environment is set up to meet each child’s strengths, needs, skills, interests, and cultural backgrounds

At NESTS we believe that

effective curriculum and instruction are learning-style based and personalized to address and honour diversity.
the activities we engage in with children will enhance children’s learning and development through communication, play, creativity, music and exploration
children interact with equipment spontaneously and to suit their needs
play and relationships are the most important things through which children learn
play, music, laughter, and high quality interactions are the best ways to help a child develop to their full potential

At NESTS we believe that

in developing each child’s individual strengths and characteristics by finding goals that will best benefit their learning and development
in encouraging freedom of expression, while encouraging behaviour that is appropriate instead of the behaviour the we do not want
children need their basic needs met, such as safety, nutrition and shelter, before any learning can take place
a calm environment is created by playing soft calming music, especially during meal time and sleep times
writing quality stories in the children’s profile books will clearly show families how we are going to further develop these skills acquired

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