Plantpots Havannah
Open 9am-3pm
Term-time only
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Programmes
Foreign languages
Children undertake daily Spanish lessons at Plantpots as we are privileged to have a native Spanish speaker who is Employed to work across all three of our Plantpot's settings, delivering Spanish Monday to Friday.
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There is much evidence to show that children who grow up learning a foreign language - starting as early as three years old - benefit hugely.
Among the benefits are:
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It is easier to learn and become more fluent in foreign languages
at a young age
Children are developmentally ready to learn a foreign language and
fluency comes fairly easily, quickly and without an accent.
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Cognitive improvements
Better problem solving skills, critical thinking skills, flexibility of
mind, multi-tasking abilities, more creativity and enhanced memory
are all associated with learning a foreign language at a young age.
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Higher academic achievement
Due to the cognitive improvements mentioned above, children are
therefore more likely to perform better academically. Bilingual children have been shown to have higher math skills and test scores.
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Cultural awareness
Learning a foreign language can help children to have a deeper understanding or the world and different cultures around them, which inevitably enriches their own lives.
Yoga and mindfulness
While we love being busy at Plantpots, we also know how important it is to give the children
time to pause, reflect and to be peaceful. Our Yoga, Reflection and Mindfulness programme
is designed specifically for us by a Yoga instructor certified through the Complementary
Therapists Accredited Association (CTAA).
The sessions have shown to have a calming effect on the children, helping them to gain focus
and concentration during the day.
Forest School
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There is overwhelming evidence that getting kids outdoors provides the best possible start in life and we are proud to foster this at Plantpots Havannah.
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Studies demonstrate that children now know less about the natural world than ever before in the history of humankind. According to the National Trust, fewer than one in ten children regularly play in wild places compared to almost half a generation ago, a third have never climbed a tree, and one in 10 can’t ride a bike. Our increasingly indoor and sedentary lifestyles are leading to distressing physical and mental symptoms, including obesity (linked to low overall fitness levels), behavioural problems, stress and a lack of awareness of nature and its benefits.
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Fortunately, increasing outdoor time for children is the simplest way to tackle these problems and a forest education offers a range of proven health and wellbeing benefits.
There is overwhelming evidence that getting kids outdoors provides the best possible start in life and we are proud to foster this at Plantpots Havannah.
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Studies demonstrate that children now know less about the natural world than ever before in the history of humankind. According to the National Trust, fewer than one in ten children regularly play in wild places compared to almost half a generation ago, a third have never climbed a tree, and one in 10 can’t ride a bike. Our increasingly indoor and sedentary lifestyles are leading to distressing physical and mental symptoms, including obesity (linked to low overall fitness levels), behavioural problems, stress and a lack of awareness of nature and its benefits.
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Fortunately, increasing outdoor time for children is the simplest way to tackle these problems and a forest education offers a range of proven health and wellbeing benefits.
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At Plantpots we are all about getting children outside and scientific evidence suggests that this is one of the best ways to address the inactivity that leads to obesity and other related health issues. Studies have shown that children have higher physical activity levels in green spaces compared to non-green spaces and that children who spend more time outdoors have better motor skills and fitness, especially balance and coordination.
Being outside more also helps to prevent myopia (nearsightedness) in children. Playing outside for prolonged periods has been shown to have a positive impact on children's development, particularly in the areas of balance and agility, but also manual dexterity, physical coordination, tactile sensitivity, and depth perception.
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According to these studies, children who attend forest school, experience fewer injuries due to accidents. A child's ability to assess risks also improves. Playing outdoors strengthens the immune systems of both children and staff.
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