North Berwick Nursery School 1140 hours Outdoors Nursery

Why outdoors? “There is a growing body of research that shows that young children’s access to nature and outdoor play is positively associated with improved self-esteem, physical health, development of language skills and disposition to learning.” (Davy, 2009 Changing Landscapes, Changing Lives, Journal of the British Association for Early Childhood Education)

1140 hours by 2020 Pre-schoolers? 16 places If demand outstrips supply? Plan for the rest of nursery 60/60

Risk Assessment ”Supposing a tree fell down, Pooh, when we were underneath it?” “Supposing it didn’t!” said Pooh after careful thought. Piglet was comforted by this.” AA Milne

Venue Temporary unit at North Berwick Nursery (room 3) Local area including Lodge grounds, beach, Law, Whisky Bottle

Staffing Teacher Nursery Nurses Reduced ratios 1:8 inside 1:4 outside Led by Depute Head Teacher & Head Teacher Support from Early years team at JMH

Food Hot lunch provided by Law kitchen Nutritionally balanced Cooked daily Snack outdoors Cost borne by parents £1.90 + snack 4 days a week

Timings Full day 8.30-4pm Monday – Thursday Full day 8.30 – 5.15pm Monday – Weds, finish at lunch on Thursday. Rest/nap time Beds, roll mats or similar AM/PM Mon – Thurs 4 hour sessions

Kit Outdoor clothing and footwear Hats, gloves, scarves Change of clothes Storage within nursery Drying facilities Tipi?

Curriculum CFE early level outcomes and experiences