Outdoors

We have large expansive areas that all our children are able to explore the outdoors, in a safe and secure environment. Our areas are divided so that the children have their own garden which is equipped and tailored to meet their age group.

To compliment this we also have further areas where the children can explore and develop their natural curiosity and experience plenty of awe and wonder!

All children benefit from plenty of fresh air and exercise on a daily basis.

In the Nature Garden, the children use natural materials to create bug and hedgehog houses and enjoy feeding the local wildlife. With the help of binoculars and other equipment, they search for bugs and creatures, pick flowers, and create their own pictures based on what they discover. Our older children also have the opportunity to cook outside over open fires, learning about the dangers of heat while preparing and tasting their food.

In Mini Woodlands, the children love to imitate adult activities - from making herb soup in the outdoor kitchen to cutting plants and vegetables for their own mud pies and stews. In the construction area, they dig with mud and sand, building walls and other structures using bricks and recycled materials from a variety of sources. We work closely with our 4-year-olds, teaching them how to use adult tools safely, such as hammering nails into wood.

During arts and crafts, the children create outdoor decorations, painting stones, tyres, and more. They explore weaving, threading, and using a variety of materials, from recycled bottle tops to natural items like conkers and twigs, encouraging their creativity and imagination. This not only supports their understanding of the world around them but also helps us as a setting to adopt a more eco-conscious approach.