First Explorations
In First Explorations, for ages 3 to 5, play, nature, the body, relationships and different forms of expression are the main territory for discovery.
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Welcome to SER
A learning community in nature, for children aged 3 to 12.
At SER, we believe childhood has value in its own right. It is not simply preparation for what comes next, but a whole stage of life, with needs, rhythms, relationships, discoveries and experiences that deserve to be lived fully.
We believe learning is a natural human quality and education should protect curiosity, the desire to understand and the wish to take part in the world.
That is why relationships matter so much to us. Children learn better when they feel safe, seen, heard and truly known. Connection, autonomy, critical thinking and social and emotional skills are not additions to learning: they are part of it.
At SER, children, educators and families build a community. Families do not stop at the door, and adults do more than pass on knowledge. We walk together, ask questions, experiment, make mistakes, learn and keep growing.
For us, educating means caring for who a child is today while giving them tools for what lies ahead.
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Great Discoveries
In Great Discoveries, from Year 1 to Year 6, we accompany children following home education within a setting of community, relationships and shared learning.
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How we learn
At SER, we seek to make learning meaningful for the learner. We start from children's curiosity, questions, interests and experiences, connecting knowledge with what they live, observe and want to understand.
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Life at SER
At SER, children are active members of the community from day one.
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Come and get to know SER.
Discover the space, the team and community life. We are here to talk about your family's journey.