Our Culture
Little Grubs Kindergarten is founded on a culture of care; for each other, our environment and beyond to our wider community and the world.
Our Vision
The children we work with are nurtured to become attentive, motivated and inquisitive learners who show compassion for the people and the world around them whilst developing self-awareness and confidence and a foundation of knowledge and skills.
Our Mission
To achieve our vision we will
provide a small, intimate early years setting where every child can be supported and challenged.
engage in high quality research-informed training to support and work with families to equip them with the knowledge, skills and confidence to support their child to thrive.
Our Values
Respect and protect children’s sense of wonder - their innate motivation to learn, their innocence and imagination
Foster a culture of calm and care
Enable children to develop abilities and learn skills through daily practicalities and individualised learning plans
Alice and staff have worked very closely with Helena, founder of Wildflowers Kindergarten, in Hampshire.
Our inspirational reading list…
Little Grubs is inspired by many progressive learning philosophies. Here are just a few:
The Wonder Approach by Catherine L’Ecuyer
Well, I Wonder: Childhood in the Modern World by Sally Schweizer
Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv
The Hundred Languages of Children by Edwards, Gandini and Foreman
Beyond Discipline by Alfie Kohn
Balanced and Barefoot by Angela J Hanscome