“Children are capable of so much - if we let them.”What if babies and preschoolers could learn alongside each other every day? At Atelier, they do, and we're here to share with you just how transformative this approach can be in your nursery setting.In today’s episode we take you through the benefits and practical realities of the mixed-age key family approach our nursery has become well known (and loved!) for. From peer scaffolding and social-emotional development to fluid, child-led environments and trust-based pedagogy, the Atelier leadership team share their experiences of creating a setting where all children, regardless of age, can learn and grow together.This episode is absolutely brimming with practical insights and all our best tips on how to start implementing this approach, so if you're curious about how mixed-age learning could transform your setting (or even if you're a parent wondering how this actually works in practice) you'll definitely want to grab your notebook!In this episode:What the mixed-age key family model really looks like in practice at AtelierWhy peer learning and scaffolding flourishes across age groupsThe role of trust, risk, and autonomy in child developmentHow staff and children adapt to a fully free-flow environmentTips for nursery leaders thinking about transitioning away from age-defined groupingsPlanning, communication, and ‘rhythm not routines’ at AtelierInsights into personalised CPD and staff development in a mixed-age settingFind out more:·        Website and newsletter: ateliernursery.co.uk ·        Instagram: @ateliernurseryltd ·        Consultancy enquiries: Contact us via the websiteTogether, we’ll unlock the potential for incredible growth and learning.Atelier Talks is a Decibelle Creative original podcast www.decibellecreative.com / @decibelle_creativeKeywords: Early Years education, child-led learning, Mixed-Age,  key family groups, reflective practice, nursery leadership.

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