Little Birds Forest Nursery

Philosophy: All children benefit from a rich and nurturing, forest school learning environment

Activities: Children have huge excitement as they use shovels to spread new bark chippings and work out pulley systems

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Practitioners organise an exciting curriculum that enables children of all abilities to achieve the best possible progress, encouraging critical thinking and persistence

Communication: Parents comment very positively about being able to view the online application on their child's progress

Community Building: Parents welcome sharing home events that relate to their children's heritage and culture

Programs and Resources: Exceptional support for children with special educational needs, with agreed strategies with parents and other early years professionals

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Children happily arrive and receive a warm welcome from practitioners who maintain high expectations and morale

Safeguarding Training: Practitioners complete regular safeguarding training and know how to refer any concerns

Play and Learning Integration: Children integrate play like using cameras to capture what they discover in woodlands, supporting communication and language development

Transition to Primary School: The curriculum and activities prepare children for life in modern Britain, extending their understanding of the world

Child Safety Management: Practitioners ensure young children's dignity and privacy when changing nappies, and carry first-aid kits for quick administration

Children's Safety and Security: Children show they feel safe, enthusiastically joining in activities and playing well together

Happiness and Settling: They demonstrate feeling safe and settled by becoming totally absorbed in their play

Nutritional Menu: Children enjoy a fire-cooked snack of gnocchi with pesto and tomatoes as part of a healthy eating program