Mini Miracles Nursery

At Mini Miracles Nursery, the British EYFS curriculum forms the core of daily learning, integrated with elements of the Montessori and Reggio Emilia approaches. Child-led exploration is encouraged, with practitioners observing, scaffolding and extending each child's natural curiosity rather than directing it. The learning environment is treated as a 'third teacher', a thoughtfully designed space that promotes independence and hands-on discovery. Montessori-inspired practical life activities sit alongside Reggio Emilia's emphasis on the 'hundred languages' of children and collaborative, emergent projects shaped by children's own interests. Assessment is ongoing rather than a single event. Teachers carry out baseline observations at the start of the year using the Development Matters framework, then build on children's interests throughout term, using in-the-moment photos and learning journeys to track milestones such as scissor use or letter formation. Parents receive formal report cards once a term and can discuss progress further at parent-teacher meetings.