Why Early Education is Great for Child Independence

Early education plays a crucial role in shaping a child’s development, and here at Nido, we are passionate about fostering independence in young learners, with environments that cultivate independence from the earliest age.

We recognise that independence is not just a skill to be taught but a mindset to be nurtured. Our curriculum is designed to encourage children to explore, inquire, and problem-solve independently. Through hands-on activities, open-ended questioning, and opportunities for self-directed learning, children at Nido learn to trust their capabilities and make decisions confidently.

Our rooms are designed to be child-friendly, with easily accessible materials that encourage exploration and creativity. Our educators follow the Reggio Emilia approach, guiding children to discover solutions on their own rather than providing ready-made answers. This empowers children to take ownership of their learning journey and develop a sense of self-reliance.

Through interactions with peers and teachers, children learn valuable skills such as communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution. These skills lay the foundation for successful relationships.

Through providing a supportive environment, encouraging self-directed learning, and fostering social-emotional skills, Nido equips children with the confidence and abilities they need to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

To find out more about Nido or to find an early school near you, please see our early schools.

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Hi Georgina,

Thank you for the opportunity to contribute to the recruitment of Centre Directors and Educators to join the expanding Nido family.

With so many open roles in the sector at the moment, I think we should be talking about the differences that really sets Nido apart. From my own experience, they are not always obvious from the outside, but when you get to meet the Nido family you really feel it.

Leaving my previous employer, who I was with for over 10 years, was not an easy decision. I had interviews with a few different companies, before finding my home at Nido.

I remember walking out of that initial interview, literally with tears in my eyes, I knew I had finally found what I had been looking for.

As you mentioned, honesty and integrity are critical and a given, our Services, resources and environments speak for themselves, and candidates merely need to look at our website to understand how engaging and wonderful they are.

We really need to focus more on what a Centre Director and an Educator will experience at Nido;

Authenticity; At Nido they will get honesty with heart
Trust and understanding; At Nido you are treated from day one, as competent and capable
We have the opportunity to inspire Educators and children to reach their full potential and change their worlds for the better, this still delights me everyday
At Nido you can make your mark in the world and are given the respect and autonomy to do what you love and truly make a difference
Collaboration – we are one team, far and wide we inspire and challenge each other
Nido is a family, for me, I have the overwhelming sense of belonging at Nido, my people and my home, this is what drew me to Nido in the first place

I am continually driven by our purpose;

To provide our Educators with the training, environment, motivation, and empowerment to deliver exceeding quality education to children, partnering with families, and giving children a voice and the opportunity to lead wonderful fulfilling lives.

I love that we seek to make quality early education available to everyone, regardless of their economic position. That we focus more on suburban children and advocate for their rights, Nido is truly a movement and not one to join without knowing you will need to put your heart on the line every single day.

Mary Oliver asked “What will you do with your one wild and precious life”, I cannot think of anything more fulfilling than what I get to do every day at Nido.

Kind regards,
Danika x