Our Olive provision is designed for children with more significant learning needs who may find the busy, fast‑paced nature of a mainstream classroom overwhelming. Olive offers a calmer, more nurturing environment with fewer children, allowing each child to feel safe, regulated, and ready to learn. In this smaller, play‑based setting, the curriculum is thoughtfully adapted to support children who benefit from a more individualised and developmentally‑appropriate approach.

We use the AET and Cherry Garden Curriculums to build a clear picture of each child’s strengths and emerging skills, while gently tracking their development so we can tailor support that matches their unique learning profile. Learning experiences are personalised to reflect each child’s main areas of need, enabling us to recognise, value, and celebrate even the smallest steps of progress.

To record and celebrate this progress, we add photos and observations to each child’s Learning Journey book. Alongside this, we regularly share updates, photos and key achievements on Class Dojo, giving parents and carers meaningful, ongoing insight into their child’s learning and development. We also welcome contributions from home through Class Dojo so we can celebrate each child’s milestones together.

A Typical Day in Olive Room