The Wonderbloom Method – Our Curriculum
At Wonderbloom, we don’t just follow a curriculum - we’ve built one that reflects what we believe children really need: time, trust and a village around them.
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Our approach is rooted in a blend of Montessori principles, Forest School and the Curiosity Approach, wrapped in gentle, responsive caregiving. We call it The Wonderbloom Method - and it’s how we make early childhood education calm, connected, and deeply personal.
Connection First
We build real relationships - with children, families, and each other.
Because children don’t learn from people they don’t trust.
More Than Minimum
We go above and beyond because we want to - not because we’re told to.
Smaller classes, better ratios, deeper care. Always by design.
Childhood Matters
We protect the magic of the early years - because this isn’t just preparation for school, it’s a powerful stage of life in its own right.
One Setting, One Journey
Because we’re a small nursery, children are known by name - not just by their key person or room staff, but by every adult in the building. Whether your child is six months or four years old, they’re part of the same nursery family. That means familiar faces, stable relationships, and no jarring transitions.
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Children move through the nursery together every September, so friendships stay strong and bonds are maintained across age groups. Even before they move rooms, they’ve already spent time with the new staff and children - so the shift feels natural, not disruptive.
Progress with Purpose
Our curriculum is carefully sequenced - the same overarching goals run through every class, but the way we deliver them adapts to each developmental stage.
From babies to preschoolers, every child is working towards becoming secure, confident, emotionally aware, independent, and ready to connect with the world around them.
We don’t follow one path for all children - we follow the right path for each child, at the right time, in the right way.
Respectful, Responsive
and Real - How We Speak to Children Matters
We use gentle parenting principles to guide how we speak to and support children - because language isn’t just instruction, it’s connection.
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You won’t hear us saying “no!” or using shame-based discipline. Instead, we use clear, respectful language that helps children understand what’s happening, what’s expected and how they can succeed.
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We set firm but kind boundaries using our Golden Rules — simple, consistent expectations that help children feel safe, supported, and secure in their environment.
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We offer choices, model empathy, and always explain the “why.” We believe behaviour is communication, and children need calm adults who respond - not react.