Visit Chelwood Nursery School in Brockley, south-east London, and you’re likely to be confidently shown around by one of the children, who will explain what’s going on and tell you what’s important to them and why. They will probably proudly show you all the places they can play – from the great garden to the classrooms, corridors and even the head’s office.
‘Everything we do is focused on the children, and having a close connection with them is important, so they will even play alongside the head while she’s typing,’ says deputy head teacher Amanda Furtado.
The school, which was designated a National Teaching School (NTS) in 2014 (see box), states: ‘Chelwood focuses on developing confident and independent children who are able to make informed choices and decisions for themselves, while developing a caring and considerate and responsible attitude towards other people and their environment.’
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