At Finnway International School, learning doesn’t stop at the classroom door — and it certainly doesn’t belong only to students.
Our recent Kindergarten Learning Café was a perfect example of this philosophy in action. Designed as an interactive session for parents, the Learning Café explored how we support children’s social and emotional development through our Finnish-inspired educational approach. More importantly, it created a shared space for families and educators to learn together.
And that is exactly why Learning Cafés are such an important part of the Finnway experience.
Education Is a Partnership, Not a Product
At Finnway, we see education as a partnership between school, child, and family. When parents understand how children learn, why certain approaches are used, and what sits behind everyday classroom practices, they are better equipped to support learning at home.
Learning Cafés are designed to make this visible.
Rather than traditional presentations, parents take part in hands-on activities, observe real learning strategies, and experience the same methods their children use in school. This helps demystify education and replaces uncertainty with understanding.
Supporting Parents to Support Children
One of Finnway’s core beliefs is that strong learning outcomes start with emotional wellbeing. For young children especially, feeling safe, confident, and emotionally secure is the foundation for all future learning.
Learning Cafés give parents practical tools and insights into:
- How children develop socially and emotionally
- How play supports learning and problem-solving
- How teachers guide behaviour through connection, not control
- How parents can apply similar strategies at home
In short, Learning Cafés are not about telling parents what to do — they are about empowering parents to feel confident in how they support their child’s growth.
Finnish-Inspired, Family-Focused
Finnway’s educational model is inspired by the Finnish system, where trust, wellbeing, and collaboration sit at the centre of learning. Schools are not isolated institutions; they are communities.
Learning Cafés reflect this perfectly. They create a relaxed, welcoming environment where parents can ask questions, share experiences, and feel part of their child’s educational journey — not just observers of it.
This sense of shared ownership builds stronger relationships, clearer communication, and ultimately better outcomes for children.
More Than an Event — Part of Our DNA
Learning Cafés are not one-off workshops. They are a reflection of Finnway’s deeper philosophy:
education works best when everyone is learning.
They represent our commitment to:
- transparency in teaching
- meaningful parent engagement
- wellbeing-led education
- and lifelong learning for the whole family
By opening our doors and our methods, we help parents become more informed, more confident, and more connected to the learning process.
Because at Finnway, we are not just educating children —
we are building a learning community.
