Welcome to Pallavan

Pallavan aims to create an environment where children will be able to discover the genius within themselves. It will be Pallavan’s endeavour to motivate each child by helping them learn the right skills and abilities and also by giving them ample opportunities to display these skills. This will facilitate the early establishment of a positive self image, a feeling of self worth and a positive view of learning. The environment at Pallavan, the interactions with the children, the kinds of activities planned are conducive to doing just that.

It has been proven that maximum growth in learning takes place in the age group 0-8 years. As such children coming in to Pallavan already have 2/3years of learning behind them. They bring with them a host of ideas, suggestions, views and strengths. At Pallavan we continue the learning process that began at o years and incorporate the knowledge, abilities, learning styles and strengths of the child and of the group she belongs to into the learning environment and the educational process.

Accordingly the children are an integral part of the planning process. Their pre-knowledge forms the starting point of all planning. In a group of 12/16 children we thus have a bank of knowledge, abilities, views and strengths.

Reflection too, is an integral part of the learning process. Children, staff and parents are all required to reflect on the programme. The last slot on the daily timetable is reserved for the child’s reflection. Staff spend time at the end of each day for reflection. Parents reflections find a place in the response column of the monthly and quarterly reports. These reflections form part of the continous process of assessment, planning and reporting.

Pallavan recognizes the importance of play as an avenue for learning and enjoyment and has built the programme around it. Children’s play is used to further language development, improve social skills, introduce scientific and mathematical concepts and above all, develop creativity and sensitivity. The children are involved in the planning process so that areas of their interest can be identified and stimulating experiences can be planned. In the application of the programme, the intention is to stimulate reflection and discussion in an effort to ensure that an effective contribution is made to each child’s development and learning.

The Programme for children aged 2 to 5 years recognises the importance of play as an avenue for learning and is built around it. The physical space is divided into the following interactive areas: - Art, Cooking, Role Play, Reading Room, Music & Movement, Cognitive, Physical Movement and the Jhula Bari.

This programme is located at
1. Uppal South End, Sector 48,49, S-Block, Behind Omaxe Plaza, Sohna Road.
    Ph.: 9871129089.
2. Farm House No.2, Anandgram, Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Ghittorni. New Delhi.
    Ph. 01145908969

Here there is a staff/student ratio of 1:8 and an adult /child ratio of 1: 5.