Older adults play an important role during Brighter Together sessions – they bring a lifetime of wisdom and experience as they help to guide the children’s learning and development.
Their presence in young children’s lives provides a real sense of purpose and renewed confidence, enhancing wellbeing for all involved.
Children thrive through the meaningful connections formed with older adults. These relationships support children’s confidence, concentration and communication skills and positively influence their life chances and wellbeing.
Children develop empathy and understanding, and these connections help challenge stereotypes and promote more inclusive perceptions of aging and ability.
Our approach
Our activities are structured to include reminiscence therapy, sensory activities and improve gross and fine motor skills, benefitting both adults and children. We weave music and crafts into a range of exciting topics that are mutually beneficial and awe-inspiring.
We end each term with a special celebration that brings together friends, families and staff – a wonderful way to welcome the wider community into the care setting.
Designed by experts
While our sessions deliver joy, laughter and learning, everything we do is grounded in evidence-based research.
Our sessions are thoughtfully designed with input from our Advisory Board, using expertise in occupational therapy, dementia care and Early Years education.
Cognitive Stimulation Therapy underpins both our programme and structure to ensure each activity truly benefits our participants.
Our PeopleThe children have the opportunity to practice and develop skills of compassion and kindness, as well as learning about history from the residents.
Claudia Neves Headteacher, St Margaret’s Montessori Nursery