Why should you send your child to nursery?
We answer the question why should you send your child to a nursery! Research suggests children benefit academically A study was conducted by the University of London in the Summer of 2013, looking into the academic advancements of children who had nursery experience. It found that children who spent three or more years in nursery educations were more likely to have advancement in their academic ability by up to a year, compared to parents who keep their children home until the age of five. It also found a positive connection between the amount of time a child spends in Nursery and how they perform in later life. It outlined that children put into the nursery system at two years old were at least 10 months ahead of their fellow peers. This shrinks to six months if a child goes into nursery at the age of three. Nursery life helps social development Children are, in most cases, predominantly curious at the best of times. They want to explore their surroundings, seeing what’s going on around them, asking endless questions in the process so they can actively take in new information. If you put them in an environment outside of the home, children will get a whole load of new experiences, meeting other children of diverse
backgrounds which spikes their curiosity. It’s apparent that in children who have no nursery experience, they’re mostly quiet and reserved, replacing their curiosity with shyness. Similarly to when they grow up, children are at their happiest when they’re around other children their own age. The earlier they learn to join in with activities aimed to bond them with others, the quicker they develop their co-operative skills, becoming happier and more confident in the process.
Our nurseries have structured schedules that include plenty of time for physical activity, quiet time (including daily reading sessions for groups and individuals), group programs, individual activities, meals, snacks, and free time. Rowans Nurseries in Birmingham ideally serves as nurseries for the Sutton Coldfield, Erdington, Great Barr, Kingstanding and surrounding areas, so if you're looking for nurseries in Birmingham, give us a call: 0121 354 1752
A daily routine is vital for life It’s a good idea for children to understand the need for a daily routine at a young age, as this will help them all the way through their lives. School and work both require a daily routine, being in on time, doing work and prioritising daily tasks. Being at school, children will stick to a timetable, which will ensure their learning process allows for the maximum knowledge to be taken in. There’s a number of things parents can do to help their child adopt a routine that holds a level of self-discipline. This will help the child cope with their day-to-day routine and life. Having children get out of bed at a set time in the morning and going to sleep at similar hours will help tune their ‘body clock’, instilling a level of subconscious knowledge that will get them out of bed in the morning. These foundations are layed out for children in nursery, as it now only shows your little ones the importance of a routine, it aids them in coping with the changes they will face growing up, which puts them considerable steps ahead when they begin school. In conclusion What it boils down to is what you ultimately think is better for your child, so the choice is completely down to you, the parents. Nursery offers a balanced life for your child, as well as giving you time to look after yourself. Ultimately, the most important thing to consider will be the staff, environment, learning and activities they will experience in their nursery lives. We can offer your child a fantastic learning experience that will mould them into fine students later in life. If you wish to discuss this more, please visit our Nurseries in Birmingham or call us on: 0121 354 1752.