Our outdoor nurseries

We believe that outdoors in a natural environment is the right place for children to learn, play and grow. So at Into The Woods we spend all day outside in the amazing natural environments our nurseries are surrounded by.

To find out why we think this, see the benefits page.
To book a place fill in the booking form.

A day in the woods

The children meet in the morning in an adventure play area near the main entrance to Queens Wood. We get all kitted up for the day, depending on the weather (see kit list). We start each day by planning with the children. We share ideas and decide on some of the things the children would like to do that day, before heading off into the wood.

We make a temporary camp in an area of the woods, putting up a tarpaulin shelter if rain looks likely. The site will be checked by staff for safety and a risk assessment completed with the children. The day is then a mixture of child-led exploration and play, coupled with Forest School activities such as those listed below. Adult interactions are sensitive, making sure the children are supported when necessary and empowered to direct their own learning and achieve their own goals. Some days we go back to the cafe for a hot lunch, others we eat a picnic in the woods.