The World Outside Kindergarten
A Unique Outdoor Nursery for Ages 2-5 –
Small, Nurturing Setting which exceeds the EYFS Standards
Through Nature-Based Learning
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“Education is not the learning of facts, but training the mind to think.”
Einstein
VISION
VISION
At our core, we envision a vibrant woodland space where children can thrive in the great outdoors, within a safe and nurturing environment.
We strive to foster a deep appreciation for nature and ignite a lifelong passion for learning, encouraging children to explore their curiosities.
With a dedicated and passionate team, we aim to create an exceptional setting that cultivates resilience, independence, and prepares children for a lifetime of learning.
Drawing inspiration from the principles of forest school and embracing a learner-led approach, we empower children to embrace calculated risks for their personal growth, fostering collaboration and nurturing their self-esteem and self-confidence alongside their friends.
Our children will be immersed in nature, spending most of their time engaging with the environment, cultivating a sense of responsibility through activities such as tending to gardens, caring for animals, and expressing their creativity in the open air.
the MISSION
Every child should have a happy and secure childhood, where they have had time to develop and grow in their own way.
Through positive relationships The World Outside will aim to provide a secure and nurturing environment which will enable children to development holistically, whilst supporting parents as they return to work
The setting aims to be sustainable where the children can learn about the environment and how we can play our part, in ensuring its protection for future generations.
The majority of time will be spent outdoors in the woodland, where the emphasis will be on nature connection, with the use of positive language and child led activities they will enhance their emotional intelligence.
We aim to develop, self-esteem, self-confidence and resilience through the use of the forest school principals and by spending our time outdoors throughout the seasons, whatever the weather.
Each child is unique and will be given time to develop in their own way and their own pace, ensuring that there time with us is happy and fun, whilst preparing them for the next stage of their education
EDUCATIONAL
VALUE
The World Outside Kindergarten will allow children and young people the opportunity to learn through experience within a woodland setting in a hands-on manner.
Whilst equipping the children for lifelong learning, through the Early Years Curriculum the children, by spending time outdoors will also develop:
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confidence and self-esteem
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communication and social skills
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physical skills
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greater understanding and awareness of the natural environment
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resilience
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perseverance
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natural motivation and a positive attitude to learning
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the ability to recognise and manage risk
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healthier lifestyles
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emotional Intelligence
Our Philosphy
Environmental Impact and Sustainability
At the heart of The World Outside is a love of the planet and our environment and a wish to create a setting that is sustainable and has little or no impact and preferably enhances it.
To do this we would aim to:
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have buildings and equipment from sustainable sources
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use renewable/ efficient sources of energy
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educate the children and give them confidence to grow their own vegetables
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reduce and recycle our waste
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produce and cook healthy food
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keep livestock that can provide for us
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zero carbon footprint
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to purchase supplies locally or from fair trade sources
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create and nurture wildlife environments, in the form of bat boxes, wildlife and wildflower gardens, bug hotels, hibernaculum's, and bird boxes etc
In the short-term funding may prevent the use of the most sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions, however, once the business is established if necessary, environmentally friendly alternatives will be sourced and implemented.
The Children
At the Kindergarten learners are all:
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equal, unique and valuable
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competent to explore & discover
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entitled to experience appropriate risk and challenge
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entitled to choose, and to initiate and drive their own learning and development
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entitled to experience regular success
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entitled to develop positive relationships with themselves and other people
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entitled to develop a strong, positive relationship with their natural world
At the Kindergarten the holistic development of each individual child is of great importance, as this will:
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encourage them to use their creativity and interests
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develop awareness that all children are different and have their own capabilities
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enable them to learn to accept failure as part of their own development
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develop perseverance, patience in learning, play and work
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enable them to learn strategies for coping with resistance, motivation and self-regulation
