Welcome to the Haven! 

In our class we believe every child deserves a nurturing, supportive environment where they feel safe and valued. Shanon, Ally and myself support our class and work closely together to ensure each child's needs are met through a fun, meaningful and real-life context.  

We follow the Equals Informal Curriculum which is child-led and focuses on hands on experiences. Learning in our classroom is built around practical, real-world activities that promote independence, communication, problem solving, and social interaction. Each child takes part in outdoor exploration, community based tasks and creative projects that encourage curiosity and resilience. The emphasis is on learning through experience, play and adventure helping each child build confidence and transferable skills that support their every day life.  

Gareth, Shanon, and Ally.  

Our Classroom Environment 

Our classroom is inviting, exploratory and flexible. It is a spacious room and it is divided into flexible, purposeful zones that encourage movement and choice. The indoor environment includes cozy corners and flexible seating. It includes a sensory room quiet and comfortable with soft furnishings and sensory toys for emotional regulation. The outdoor classroom offers opportunities for movement with the swings, water play and sand. Our classroom is a place for discovery through a free flow approach connecting the indoor and outdoor environments that encourages child-led exploration. Children are encouraged to follow their interests, make choices, and take safe risks.