Our mission informs everything we do. Here at MEplace, we take a research-based approach, keeping up to date with the latest in paediatric neuroscience, to guide our teaching, care and community.
We know that early life experiences shape the adults we become. The interactions, education and opportunities we receive in the early years can change the brain for good. That’s why we focus on our little ones’ mental and physical health and wellbeing, acknowledging the intersection between the two.
Our team is comprised of caring, highly-qualified teachers. Passionate about children's emotional and physical wellbeing, they receive bespoke training drawing on expertise in pedagogy and children's development, while establishing warm and nurturing relationships with the little ones in their care.
We weave a Golden Thread throughout our teaching and learning, ensuring a personalised and impactful educational journey for the children. Beyond our core curriculum, we offer enriching extra-curricular activities, supporting each child in developing a broad range of skills and interests.
MEplace provides a nurturing and supportive environment for our children. Our settinga are safe, inviting, and stimulating. We carefully select our resources, prioritising the wellbeing of the children in our care while being mindful of our impact upon the planet.
Recognising that food is more than fuel, we serve delicious, nutritious, fully plant-based meals, designed by our in-house nutritionist and prepared in our kitchen. We source top-quality, mostly organic, seasonal ingredients from ethical farms.
At MEplace, we focus on values over goals, weaving a Golden Thread throughout children’s journey with us which nurtures their growth, learning and development. Our curriculum draws together the Early Years Foundation Stage objectives with our MEplace values, structured around a framework of our six core pillars.
We’ve brought together pedagogical understanding from paediatric neuroscience with a play- and discovery-based experiential learning approach, covering age-related developmental expectations in a joyful, individualised learning journey.
Considering the needs of the modern world, our bespoke curriculum is centred around six pillars, offering a holistic approach to growing up which nurtures children's concept of self and helps them to love their ME!
The Mind pillar centres on gratitude. Through activities such as mindfulness sessions, gratitude practices, and growth mindset exercises, the chidren learn to express themselves, embrace their uniqueness, and develop key traits, such as resilience, self-esteem, and emotional literacy.
The Body pillar emphasises presence. Through a variety of activities, such as sports, yoga sessions, and personal care routines, we help children develop healthy lifestyle habits. These include staying physically active, enjoying nourishing plant-based meals, staying hydrated, getting quality sleep, and practising personal hygiene and self-care, such as hand washing, teeth cleaning, and potty training.
The People pillar prioritises compassion. Through activities such as role play, cooperative games, Show & Tell, and the Key Teacher system, our young learners explore the importance of connections, collaboration, and communication. They also learn to appreciate diversity and practise active listening, fostering a strong sense of community.
The Fun pillar nurtures connection. Through this pillar, we encourage children to explore their interests and passions, engaging their imagination and creativity. This can involve sensory play, artistic experimentation, music sessions, and dancing.
The World pillar focuses on impact. Through the World pillar, we nurture an appreciation of the planet’s diverse species and cultures, while raising awareness of the importance of making sustainable choices. This can include self-led discovery, Forest School sessions, daily outings, planting and gardening, cultural celebrations, and cooking activities.
The Life pillar focuses on growth. Through the Life pillar, we support our little ones in navigating change, fostering independence and curiosity, and practising essential skills for life and learning. This can involve Literacy and STEM activities, school readiness initiatives, and practising fine and gross motor skills.
