Wild Tots Forest Kindergarten

Philosophy: There is a well-focused curriculum that enables staff to provide excellent activities that build very successfully on what children need to learn next.

Activities: Children engage in activities that develop curiosity and investigative play.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Staff are knowledgeable in resourcing the environment to fully challenge the children and extend learning.

Communication: Parents find that staff are swift to share children's next steps in learning with them, which enables them to fully support learning at home.

Community Building: The setting is very supportive of families. Parents feel that staff know their children very well and that children make 'lots of progress'.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Staff show warmth and understanding and strive to ensure that they meet every need of every child.

Safeguarding Training: Staff have up-to-date training and show an excellent understanding of their role in protecting children from harm.

Play and Learning Integration: Children readily explore their self-chosen activities with confidence and excitement.

Transition to Primary School: Children are superbly prepared for their next stage of learning.

Child Safety Management: Staff are fully aware of the hazards that they must be particularly aware of in their outdoor setting.

Children's Safety and Security: Children feel safe and secure in the environment, and they flourish in their play.

Teaching Personal Safety: Staff talk with the children about the benefits of being in the fresh air, having exercise, and the importance of learning from the changes in nature during the seasons.