The Springboard Project

✨ Celebrating Our Level 1 Childcare Learners! ✨

Our Level 1 Childcare students have been extending their learning this week by exploring mark making in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) as they prepare for progression onto Level 2.

Using a range of open-ended resources including paint, natural materials, cotton wool and everyday objects, students investigated how mark making supports children’s Physical Development, Communication and Language, and Personal, Social and Emotional Development.

It was fantastic to see our learners thinking like practitioners, considering how simple activities can support children’s development through creativity, exploration and play.

We are incredibly proud of the enthusiasm, teamwork and creativity shown throughout the session as students continue to develop the skills and knowledge needed for their next steps in Childcare.

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🌿☀️ A Fantastic Day Out in New Mills! ☀️🌿

⭐️ We recently took our students on a lovely trip to New Mills to visit the stunning Millennium Walkway and what a day it was! ⭐️

The views were absolutely breathtaking. As we explored, we were surrounded by beautiful greenery, flowing waterfalls and the remains of old mills, giving the students a real sense of the area’s rich history and natural beauty. The Millennium Walkway itself sits within a dramatic gorge where rivers meet and mills once operated for many years.

🚶After plenty of walking and taking in the scenery, the students enjoyed a well-earned stop at New Mills Bike Park. It was great to see them relax, have a play, and recharge their energy. 🚶‍♀️

☀️ We then finished the trip with lunch in the sunshine — a perfect end to a brilliant day out! ☀️🍴

Trips like this are a fantastic way for our students to build confidence, enjoy new experiences, and spend time outdoors together. We’re really proud of how well they represented the school throughout the day!