The preschool in a retirement home

养老院中的幼儿园

People Fixing the World

2026-08-18

23 分钟
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A unique community in Chester in northern England, brings multiple generations together to encourage learning and connection. We explore how young children in the onsite nursery benefit from the time, attention and vocabulary skills offered by the older adults. Meanwhile the retirement home residents can benefit from increased social activity and a sense of purpose. We also speak to an intergenerational expert in Spain about the growing evidence that backs this new societal approach. People Fixing The World from the BBC is about brilliant solutions to the world's problems. We release a new edition every week. We'd love you to let us know what you think and to hear about your own solutions. You can contact us on WhatsApp by messaging +44 8000 321721 or email peoplefixingtheworld@bbc.co.uk. And please leave us a review on your chosen podcast provider. Presenter: Myra Anubi Producer: Claire Bates Editor: Jon Bithrey Sound mix: Andrew Mills
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  • Last year, I had the most incredible time finding out about a simple

  • but impactful idea that left me thinking that this could work everywhere.

  • It's all about a preschool with a difference.

  • From the BBC World Service, this is People Fixing the World, a show where problems find solutions.

  • I'm Myra Anubi, and every week I introduce you to people who are challenging the way we see the world.

  • Today, we're going to a nursery in a retirement village.

  • They're so enthusiastic about things.

  • I had this big hole in my life and they've helped to fill it.

  • They learn to care and share.

  • Well done you.

  • It's a really, really special place.

  • Now, I've got a question for you.

  • Are you a millennial, baby boomer, Gen X, maybe Gen Z?

  • Whatever our age is, we all belong to a generation.

  • And sometimes it can feel like we're so different.

  • I mean, half of the time, I don't know what my kids are saying when they use words like skibbity or sigma.

  • It's like we're not even speaking the same language.

  • And as it turns out, it's more serious than that.

  • We are becoming more segregated by age, particularly in Western countries.

  • Studies have shown that this can stop us learning from and supporting each other,