Early Excellence Podcast Fostering Independence in Early Years Education with San Silvestre School in Peru
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Sep 26, 2025 Join Julia Martinez, Head of Early Years, Jimena Ceballos, Early Years Teacher, and Christina from San Silvestre School in Peru as they dive into fostering independence in early education. They discuss transforming learning spaces with continuous provision, emphasizing child agency over traditional methods. Hear about their innovative routines that help kids develop self-care skills and engage in collaborative play. With insights on the role of external consultancy in redesigning environments, this conversation reveals how effective teaching can inspire lifelong learners.
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Joining On The Eve Of Disruption
- Julia describes starting at San Silvestre just before the pandemic and teaching through two years online.
- She highlights the difficulty of masked teaching when they returned to face-to-face learning.
Bilingual Immersion With High Expectations
- San Silvestre is a long-standing bilingual girls' school combining Peruvian and British curricula.
- Early years operates as an English immersion starting at age three within high expectations.
UK Frameworks Guide Local Practice
- The school follows the UK EYFS and links into Key Stage 1 with a coherent curriculum.
- Each cohort has dedicated, self-sustaining areas reflecting UK-style early years provision.
