"Learning and teaching should not stand on opposite banks and just watch the river flow by; instead, they should embark together on a journey down the water. Through an active, reciprocal exchange, teaching can strengthen learning how to learn.”

At Fernbrook we:

- encourage play and exploration

- foster and model strong relationships 

- encourage children's individuality and their strengths

- promote creativity and problem solving

- encourage children to be active participants in their learning

- provide a cooperative and collaborative learning environment

- recognise that children learn in context

- provide for experiences and plan time for child led learning

- teach in an ongoing cycle of planning and reflection

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