Brilliant beginnings in Croydon High’s Early Years

Traditionally, Early Years classrooms are full of bright, bold colour with busy displays and lots going on.

Recent research however has shown that highly decorated walls can actually be really distracting. Calm and neutral colours, with gender-neutral and environmentally friendly resources, encourages self-selection and independent learning. Our new environment offers opportunities for our youngest pupils to do things for themselves and prove to us all every day how capable they really are! Of all the new opportunities, it is certainly the workbench that has been the biggest hit! Mr Eaton, our Reception teacher reports that the girls are really loving learning new skills and are certainly not afraid to handle the hammers and saws! No gender stereotyping at Croydon High!