Encouraged to Explore :)
Immersed in a purposeful play space, Yüme Children are actively encouraged to explore, be curious, appreciate culture, scientific inquiry and find interest in new themes through hands-on activities and cross-curricular programmes.
This is our approach
Inquiry Based Learning
Our Reggio inspired approach promotes curiosity in children, introducing new ideas, and knowledge that comes from the children’s own questions. It’s not just the educator that imparts knowledge: we challenge children with real or imaginary scenarios, that allow them to develop their own learning experiences.
Pedagogy of Play
Play is at the center of all our activities and learning opportunities at Yüme. This pedagogy embraces both free and structured play, as they allow children to understand their (place in the) world, make friendships, and test or risk-assess ideas through engaging activities.
Resources & Environment
Our exploratory environments promote children's independence, encouraging them to explore and make their own choices on the activities or resources they want to engage with. We promote the use of natural / wooden resources, over plastic, and include loose parts (for open ended exploration) and Montessori resources, for their academic value in areas of literacy, maths and understanding of the world.
Yüme Extras
Yüme Wandsworth offers children an enhanced learning experience, combining the fundamentals of EYFS with extra-curricular sessions that promote their physical development, areas of interest and knowledge.
- 3 – 4 years old
- Once a week
- Full day trip to different parks and natural areas in London.
- 3 - 18 months
- Twice a week
- Explorations with music and sounds through dance and early movement.
- 2 - 4 years old
- Once a week
- In collaboration with a professional sports coach offering basket, football, volleyball, and others.
- 2 - 4 years old
- Once a week
- Fun & interactive learning via songs, games and story-telling.
- 18 months – 4 years old
- Twice a week
- Introduction to fundamentals of music & rhythm, and violin playing.
- 18 months – 3 years old
- Once a week
- Introduction to ballet, promoting good balance and expression through music and movement.
- 3 months – 4 years old
- Twice a week
- Exploratory activities with different techniques of painting, drawing, pottery, and more.
Yüme Extras
Yüme Wandsworth offers children an enhanced learning experience, combining the fundamentals of EYFS with extra-curricular sessions that promote their physical development, areas of interest and knowledge.
- 3 – 4 years old
- Once a week
- Full day trip to different parks and natural areas in London.
- 3 - 18 months
- Twice a week
- Explorations with music and sounds through dance and early movement.
- 2 - 4 years old
- Once a week
- In collaboration with a professional sports coach offering basket, football, volleyball, and others.
- 2 - 4 years old
- Once a week
- Fun & interactive learning via songs, games and story-telling.
- 18 months – 4 years old
- Twice a week
- Introduction to fundamentals of music & rhythm, and violin playing.
- 18 months – 3 years old
- Once a week
- Introduction to ballet, promoting good balance and expression through music and movement.
- 3 months – 4 years old
- Twice a week
- Exploratory activities with different techniques of painting, drawing, pottery, and more.
Yüme Extras
Yüme Wandsworth offers children an enhanced learning experience, combining the fundamentals of EYFS with extra-curricular sessions that promote their physical development, areas of interest and knowledge.
Forest School
- 3 – 4 years old
- Twice a month.
- Children are immersed in explorations and challenges in Nature.
Baby Yoga
- 14 - 24 months
- Once a week
- Introduction to poses, movements and stretching excercises for little ones.
Dance & Ballet
- 2 – 4 years old
- Once a week
- Introduction to ballet, promoting good balance, coordination and expression through dance.
PE & Sports
- 2 - 4 years old
- Once a week
- In collaboration with a Sports coach offering basket, football, volleyball, golf, and other sports.
French
- 2 - 4 years old
- Once a week
- Introduction to French through songs, games, actions story-telling and drama.
Spanish
- 2 - 4 years old
- 3 times per week (from September 2023 5 times per week)
- Designed around the seven strands of the EYFS curriculum to link children everyday learning.
STEM Sessions
- 2 - 4 years old
- Once a week
- Exploratory activities with different learning outcomes related to science, technology, engineering and maths.