Hygge

Hygge is a Danish term that cannot be defined to just one word. It is the moments of happiness and cosiness you share with friends; it is home from home, its feeling safe and secure and marvelling the wonders of nature. Hygge, a “good hug, but without the physical contact”, a feeling that can’t be translated.

Hygge is something we have embraced as a business and as a team. It has enabled us to look at the simple things in life and how we can enjoy them as individuals and together so much more everything about Abbotswood Academy encompasses Hygge, embodying a feeling of comfort, contentment, and togetherness. Hygge has not only transformed our nursery and training environments into warm, cosy spaces, it’s provided us with reflection, encouraging us to live in the moment and put happiness at the centre of all that we do.

Through our hygge journey we have created an environment that values everyone’s emotional well-being. We took the time to think about what is important to us as a business and a community and made improving staff well-being a main focus. Now operating in a hygge way is natural to us as a nursery and as individuals. We know that by providing a ‘home from home’ helps build connections, creates a sense of security, and promotes emotional well-being. We know that children cannot reach their full potential without a high level of well-being, which is why we provide children with special moments such as yoga in the forest, trips to the care home, exploring the nature reserve, sipping hot chocolates, and baking.

The Hygge Approach places emphasis on physical spaces; twinkly lights, dens and soft furnishings provide a calm, ambient atmosphere that allows our children to lead their play, developing their skills and knowledge in a relaxing space. We bring the outdoors in, adapting our spaces according to the season, so children are really immersed what is happening outside, even when they are in. A feeling of Hygge is evident in all our training through the way we deliver workshops and the knowledge you will gain from our Abbotswood Academy trainers.