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Why chOOSe An Outdoor Nursery?
There is a strong evidence to suggest that learning and playing outdoors has many benefits for children.
The Scottish government commissioned a paper called 'Out to Play' and within this document they have a long list the reasons why an outdoor play based environment is positive and life enhancing for our children
As a child I grew up in the country, spending many hours roaming around the fields, getting stuck in streams and climbing trees. Bringing my own children up with in the town I felt I was unable to give my boys the freedom they needed to explore and grow within a natural environment.
The World Outside Kindergarten, aims to give you the opportunity to give your children a fantastic outdoor setting. This will be a place where they can explore and learn with freedom at their own speed and in their own way
Here are the benefits for your child attending The World Outside Kindergarten:
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Prepares your child for a great start to primary school by providing an education appropriate for their age and learning abilities.
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Practical and inventive ways to learn literacy and arithmetic.
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Learning practically as well as academically for later education.
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Socialising and making friends.
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Team work and learning to follow instruction.
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Peace and reassurance that your child is in a nourishing and nurturing high quality environment.
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Improves physical health – children playing outdoors are more physically active so are likely to have a good night's sleep, so they are ready to learn.
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An active life style that promotes healthy eating.
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Better bone density through improved strength and greater exposure to vitamin D.
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Better fundamental movement skills.
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Improved respiratory health.
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Better immune system by experiencing a greater range of microbes.
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Improved eyesight.
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Improves wellbeing – children’s wellbeing and mental health is improved by playing outdoors.
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Resilience is developed through taking and managing risks outdoors in a safe environment.
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Self-esteem and confidence are increased through free play outdoors, making own decisions, problem solving and managing boundaries.
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Emotional health regulation and interpersonal skills are improved through negotiation and conflict resolution.
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Wellbeing is improved by being outdoors in nature which has a calming effect.
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Enhances child development – high level functions such as creativity, interpersonal skills, empathy and negotiation are improved.
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Improves learning for sustainability – developing a connection to nature and an understanding of environment and place as a child increases likelihood of caring about these things as an adult.
And importantly, it is fun and should be an every day part of children’s play-based learning!
Why chOOSe
The WorLD OUTSIDE?
There are many lovely childcare settings in and around the Wyre Forest. Our setting is different in that we are set within a woodland environment with room to explore and allow the children to grow in a natural environment.
Staff
Also due to the activities and environment, we aim to provide a higher ratio of staff to children so that your child is safe and still has the opportunity to take part in risky play that is essential for a child's development.
Learning
We aim to provide opportunities for the children to :
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Learn arithmetic and literacy in preparation for later education.
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Learn to communicate with peers and adults.
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Learn about teamwork and cooperation.
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Grow their own vegetables.
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Become apiarists.
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Look after chickens.
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Cook on the fire.
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Freely and safely explore woodland.
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Take part in measured risky play.
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Learn about the environment and sustainability .
