“Always be unwavering in your commitment to rich, beautiful environments that children deserve to work and play within.” Clare Crowther, Atelier DirectorIn this episode of Atelier Talks, we’re taking you on a full virtual tour of our OFSTED Outstanding rated nursery. From the baby nest to the studio, and from our piazza spaces to the garden room, we explore how each part of the Atelier environment is purposefully designed to reflect our philosophy, placing children at the centre of every space, every decision, and every invitation to play.This is a behind-the-scenes look at how our learning environments come to life and how nursery managers and educators might adapt and reimagine a setting to better meet the needs of Early Years children.In this episode:A room-by-room breakdown of Atelier’s learning spaces within a mixed-age, free flow settingThe role of block play, real tools, open-ended resources and loose parts across age groupsPractical tips on how to build autonomy and sequential learning into physical spacesThe power of artist-led studios, Atelier’s ‘Gallery School’, and embedding community connectionsWhat it means to “wallow in learning” and the importance of building opportunities for children to slow down into your Early Years settingHow our garden space supports risk, growth and gross motor developmentWhy your team’s intent, autonomy and curiosity matter as much as the children’sStanding on the shoulders of giantsThe magic of Atelier draws on foundational thinking from a range of influential Early Years theorists and educators. Those mentioned in today’s episode are as follows:Loris Malaguzzi – for the Reggio Emilia concept of the environment as the third teacher, and the Hundred Languages of ChildrenFriedrich Froebel – for his philosophy on block play and large-scale movementSimon Nicholson – for the Theory of Loose Parts and the value of open-ended, natural materialsElinor Goldschmied – for her work on treasure baskets, heuristic play, and supporting the youngest childrenThe Hundred Languages of Children – a guiding principle in how we design spaces for creative, multi-modal expressionFind out more:Website and newsletter: ateliernursery.co.ukInstagram: @ateliernurseryltdConsultancy enquiries: Contact us via our websiteTogether, we’ll unlock the potential for incredible growth and learning.Atelier Talks is a Decibelle Creative original podcastProduced by Decibelle Creative – decibellecreative.com / @decibelle_creativeKeywords: Early Years environment, nursery design, Reggio Emilia, loose parts, heuristic play, Froebel, child-led spaces, block play, atelier studio, garden learning, outdoor provision, gallery school, creative learning environments

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