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Following Fascinations Across Home and Nursery: How the Pen Green Loop Strengthens the Home Learning Environment

Children’s learning doesn’t begin at nursery or end when they go home. Through the Pen Green Loop, families and practitioners work together to share observations, build a deeper understanding of children’s interests and create meaningful learning opportunities across both home and early years settings. In this blog, we explore the evidence behind the Home Learning Environment, introduce the Pen Green Loop as a model of reciprocal partnership, and share Eli’s story—a powerful example of how following a child’s fascination with magnets led to sustained learning across home and nursery.

Read the full blog (PDF) to discover how the Pen Green Loop can strengthen partnerships with families and support children’s learning through shared knowledge and everyday experiences.