Unique and Exciting Childcare
Following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) from 0 - 5 years. Incorporating Forest School Education with our Qualified Early Years and Forest School Leaders, in a rural and child led environment, capturing the awe and wonder of little minds.
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About Our Nursery
Pump Farm Day Nursery derived from redundant farm buildings and opened in 2008. It is an idyllic setting for children to experience the great outdoors, we also have access of a local woodland...
Forest School
Forest School is a unique educational experience and process that offers children the opportunity to succeed and develop confidence and self-esteem through hands-on learning experiences in our natural outdoor environment. We also have access to a private woodland only 15 minutes away.
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Funding
We offer Government Funded places for two and three year olds which can be either 15 hours per week term time only or 12 hours stretched over 47 weeks. 2 year old places are subject to eligibility, 3 year places are available to all children the term after their 3rd birthday.
We also offer the extended entitlement of 30 hours Government funding for Early Years Education which is available for three and four year olds (children are eligible the term after their third Birthday). This can also be used term time only 30 hours per week or 24 hours spread over 47 weeks.
We also offer limited fully funded places (no charge) on a term time only basisPreschool Education
Our pre school focuses on the Forest School ethos and the children getting ready for their transition into school. Your child will be encouraged to be more independent, and will be challenged more in the activities on offer.
Forest School Holiday Club
We offer Forest School holiday club during the school holidays for children 5 to 10 years.
What we will be doing?
- Bush craft - Wild art - Fire lighting
- Shelter building - Foraging - Role play
- Bird spotting - Open fire cooking
- Mini beast safaris
And much, much more….
We have our Arctic Cabin and a range of opportunities for building our own shelters. Furthermore, we have access to a private woodland just 15 minutes away, all run by our fully qualified Level 3 practitioners and Forest School Leaders.