1. North Berwick Nursery School
1140 hours
Outdoors Nursery

2. 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)

3. 1140 hours by 2020 Pre-schoolers? 16 places
If demand outstrips supply?
Plan for the rest of nursery 60/60

4. 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

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

6. 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

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

8. 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

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

10. Curriculum
CFE early level outcomes and experiences