June 12th, 2022
Throughout June, Partou nurseries celebrate Pride Month by teaching children about the different types of families and the importance of having kindness and respect for all.
Forming just part of our wider commitment, the activities we undertake symbolise the values of inclusion, diversity and respect that are embedded throughout Partou.
Inspired by Loris Malaguzzi’s philosophy, we believe that the environments that children are exposed to play a crucial role in teaching children. Therefore, by threading cultural diversity into our environments all year round, we create a richer, more inclusive learning experience.
When incorporating resources into our nursery rooms, we aim to ensure that they reflect the cultures of our team, children and their families. To do this, we encourage families to donate cultural items, extending our diversity to the broader community.
If a nursery has children from a Chinese heritage, we aim to avoid celebrating this solely at the time of Chinese New Year. Instead, we offer a wide range of educational resources on Chinese heritage all year round.
The continuous integration of cultural elements fosters an inclusive environment where children learn to appreciate and celebrate diversity.
By embedding cultural awareness into our daily curriculum, we ensure children develop a deep, respectful understanding of different cultures, enhancing their sense of belonging and community.
Case Study: Diverse Environments at Silchester Manor
At Silchester Manor, the home corner features recipe books and cooking tools from various cultures, along with traditional clothing like hijabs and sarees.
The construction area includes architectural blocks inspired by Asian shrines and temples.
In the small world area, children can play with figurines from different cultures and animals from around the world.
Real life learning experiences are an important part of nursery life at Partou. Read all about how Partou Prospect House welcomed local police officers to the nursery to support children's community awareness.
A serious motorcycle accident involving a close friend led Lydia Spencer-Plumb, Nursery Manager at Partou Habergham, to rally nurseries and schools on both sides of the Pennines for Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
Read how the team joined together to raise funds for this important service.
Children, families and team members at Partou Langley Gorse Day Nursery & Pre-school in Sutton Coldfield came together for the nursery's annual summer fete, enjoying games, refreshments and community fundraising. The event highlighted the nursery's strong family partnerships and community spirit, ...
