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Little Monkeys Forest School
Noble Knott Car Park, Whinlatter Forest Park, Braithwaite, CA12 5TW
Type of Institution
Nursery
Age group
- years old
Number of places
Not yet updated
Number of staff
Not yet updated
Ofsted Rating
Summary
- This provision meets requirements Children look forward to attending forest school.
- They smile and chat to staff as they meet in the carpark ready to walk up to the site together.
- Staff respond enthusiastically as they listen to each child tel ing them about what they have done since their last session.
- When it is time to set off, children quickly line up ready for the adventures ahead.
- Children show that they know the daily routine, as they sit in the fire circle for the morning meeting.
- Staff encourage children to remind each other of the rules for the forest.
- The youngest children give examples such as 'no pick, no lick'.
- They explain that they do not pick or lick anything in the forest because it could make them sick.
- Children are wel cared for.
- They have tents and hammocks to rest in.
- Staff offer a choice of hot drinks and healthy snacks throughout the day.
- If children start to feel cold, they ask to light small fires.
- Staff teach them about using their muscles and getting blood pumping with exercise.
- At mealtimes, children help to set the campfire.
- Young children show amazing perseverance as they repeatedly strike the flint and steel to create sparks.
- They show great manners as they politely ask for more cotton wool to catch the flame.
- Children smile as staff praise them for their efforts and good behaviour.
- Parents say they come home full of stories about what they have done with their friends.
- What does the early years setting do well and what does it need to do better?n Staff support children to develop an understanding of emotions.
- During a quiettime at the end of the session, they lead children in talking about what they have done.
- They model the language of emotions and link this with experiences.
- Children talk about moments of frustration and what helped them to persevere.n Leaders promote an ethos of respect.
- They remind children to be kind tothemselves, to each other and the forest.
- Children show they understand what this means by giving examples.
- They say they do not break branches and know where to take a rest if they are tired.n Staff value democracy.
- They ask children to vote on the sound used to bringeveryone back to the fire circle.
- Children confidently suggest ideas and listen to each other before making their decision.n Parents appreciate the character development their children gain from attending.
- They say they come away feeling empowered, capable and chal enged.
- They note that their children develop confidence, leadership skil s and bravery.n Leaders are committed to inclusion.
- They work with parents and other agenciesto provide feedback about the challenges that children with special needs and/or disabilities can encounter in the forest.
- Where possible, they make adjustments to help all children benefit from the activities on offer.
Extract from latest Ofsted Report.
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Manager
Not yet updated
Owner
Little Monkeys Forest School Ltd
Provider type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Provider subtype
Out-of-school day care
Local authority
Cumbria
Parliamentary Constituency
Copeland
Education Stages
Year Founded
23/4/2019
Education Provision
Education Stages
Nursery / Early Years
0 - 3 year olds
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