At Little Explorers
"Every child can learn, just not on the same day, or in the same way." - John Evans
About Us
Welcome To Little Explorers
We are here to support your children and help them adapt good learning skills.
Little Explorers is a limited place special needs environment providing primary provision for children within the full spectrum of intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, Down Syndrome, traumatic brain injury, and other syndromes associated with I/DD.
The building we use is a two storey purpose built construction and its fabulous facilities include spacious day room, library room, sensory room, therapy room, toilet and shower room and a fully accessible sensory garden.
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Education and the pedagogy of teaching is something that is continuously changing and developing. Is there really a completely correct and right way to teach everyone? Simply, no.Â
There is not one uniform approach that can be taken in education and especially in Special educational needs (SEN) provisions as learning is such an individual and personal journey.Â
Therefore, at Little Explorers we prefer to take elements from several different practices and theories to create our own amalgamation of excellent teaching theories and practices that fully benefit the children’s holistic and academic development.Â
- Sensory Room
- Therapy Room
- Sensory Garden
- Successful Growth and Improving in Your Child's Learning Skills
The Know-How
Dealing with Children with ADHD
Limited sensory overload
Our teachers can make the session a more welcoming and less distracting environment helping pupils to not feeling overload.
Visual Supports
The use of pictures or symbols to represent events. By providing them visual prompts to help children understand what they are being asked to do. The use of desired items to help children choose what they want.
Structured Routine
At Little Explorers, we break routines into different steps and chain them together using visual and verbal prompts. We use reinforcement to encourage children to complete each step in the routine.
Positive Reinforcement
At Little Explorers we use rewards and incentive to encourage desired behaviors. We provide appropriate feedback and just be fun and individualized to the child's needs and challenge.
The Reason
Key Benefits of Joining Little Explorers
At Little Explorers, we are using Individualized Education Plan (IEPs) which we create personalized learning plans with accommodations like extra time on tests, frequent breaks, preferred seating, and modified assignment to cater their specific needs.
Teacher Support
We implement strategies like positive reinforcement, clear instructions, visual aids, and movement breaks to help children to stay focused and engaged.
Social Development
Little Explorersl provide opportunities to interact with peers, learn social skills, and build friendships, which can be challenging for children with ADHD but crucial for overall well-being.
Structure and Routine
A predictable school schedule with clear expectations can help children with ADHD manage their iimpulsivity and stay organized.
Developing Executive Function Skills
Our teachers at Little Explorers create activities that can help children practice important executive functions like planning, time management, self-regulation. At the same time with appropriate support, children can experience success at Little Explorers boosting their confidence and self-worth.
Testimonials
What The Parents Said.....
There is no other learning space on earth that I would rather have my son. He has attended Little Explorers since it was first opened last year and we are continually blown away by the love, care, and attention that the teachers and staff shows every single child. They pour out ALL of themselves for these kiddos. Truly some of the best people I have ever known! My child has felt heard, understood and accepted for who he is. His teachers see his potential and help him daily to reach his goals. The growth we have seen in him has been remarkable!
Heather Hamilton
My daughter started to attend Little Explorers since last October Little Explorers has been a Godsend to her and our family! All of her teachers are very attentive and my daughter really do enjoy her sessions. I can't imagine where she (and we) would be without Little Explorers! Keep up the great work!
Janice Lewis
Our family had a great experience with Little Explorers. Our son started with Little Explorers since November 2024 and it had been wonderful since the starts. The staff loved and cared for my son as if he was their own. He was always clean, fed, happy and their curriculum is perfect for my child. There are many activities that teachers have my son participate with other children. He really have a great time and learn much. We really do recommend Little Explorers.
Callen Weekes