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Meaningful Technology

How we use technology in a meaningful and purposeful way……….. You may think that we are totally technology free at Kirkgate Childcare…… and you would be right in the sense that we don’t have the traditional iPads or smart boards…

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Schematic play in action

At Kirkgate Childcare we see Schemas in action everyday… but what are they and what do they mean for your children’s learning and development both at home and in setting? Schemas can often be described as patterns of repeated behaviour…

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Process verses product

Have you noticed or maybe you’ve wondered but not got round to asking why children don’t always bring art work home from nursery? It’s sometimes assumed, that young children will always produce lovely crafts to bring home when they’ve been…

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