Contact

Telephone

01725 517807
Mobile: 07510 541189

Email

info@edmondshamforestschool.co.uk

Website

http://www.elves-fairieswoodlandnursery.co.uk

Venue

Venue address

Edmondsham Village Hall
Edmondsham
Nr Wimborne
Dorset

Postcode

BH21 5RF

Locality

East Dorset

Date/Time

Opening times

Mon: 08:45-16:15
Tue: 08:45-16:15
Wed: 08:45-16:15
Thu: 08:45-16:15
Fri: 08:45-13:45

Service Details

Vacancy information

At present we have a vacancy on each day.

Cost(s)

£6.00 per Hour
£30.00 per Session
£45.00 per Day

Cost variations

A cooked Lunch and morning and afternoon snacks are provided at no additional cost but financial contributions are appreciated, going towards food and paying for our high staff : child ratios.

Additional Information

An all day Forest School experience in a beautiful natural environment, both inside our cosy shelter (wooden toys etc) and outside (set in a woodland clearing between woods and fields.) Most staff are Forest School trained and we have a native Spanish speaker and music specialist on the staff. Substantial whole food snacks and lunches are provided and special diets catered for. The full day runs from 8.45am to 4.15pm and the half day from 8.45am to 1.45pm. We accept 2 year old, 15 hour 30 hour funding, which can be used at any time during our opening hours and also during the holiday sessions.

Age Range

2 years 0 months to 5 years 11 months

Ofsted Registered Details

Ofsted inspection result

Date of last inspection	Inspection result	Ofsted report
28/04/2022	Good	View here

Ofsted Report notes

If a childcare provision is run by a school they may not be separately registered with Ofsted, therefore the link to their report will be for the school.

Registration details

Registration number	Ofsted registration date
EY422487	19/01/2011

Early Education

Free early education places

15 Hours For 2 year olds Yes   What is this?

15 Hours For 3 & 4 year olds Yes   What is this?

30 Hours For 3 & 4 year olds Yes   What is this?

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

We do not exclude those with mobility difficulties but as most of our time is spent in the woods, it could present problems for both parent/carers and children in this category. A grassy track makes access to the woods is possible with a 3 wheeler pushchair or off road adult motor buggy.

Parking availability information

There is a car park on the edge of the big field that we cross to reach the Forest School. Most of the year it is possible to cross the field by car to reach the Forest School but this right is reserved for parent/carers or children with mobility difficulties.

Toilet facility information

Unfortunately our toilets are not wheelchair accessible but it would be possible to lift a young child into the toilet. We have a small changing cabin for nappy changes and other intimate care.

Other Facilities

As we are an outdoor nursery, all activities take place outside. For those who have sensitivity issues related to noise and vision, our outdoor setting is peaceful and uncluttered, surrounded by the sound and sights of nature. Several members of staff have experience working with children with additional needs e.g. Speech and Language delays, children on the Autistic Spectrum, children living with Down''s Syndrome and Cerebral Palsy.

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Local Offer

Support for children and young people with SEN and disabilities

Several staff have general and specific Special Needs training. We have supported children with varying levels of Speech and Language delays, with Global delays and children on the Autistic Spectrum. We are an inclusive setting and work with the child from their current starting point. We communicate frequently with parents and carers and work closely with other agencies such as Health Visitors, Speech and Language Therapists and Portage to ensure a complete support package is provided. Please contact the nursery for more information about how we can support your child.

Record Last Updated

15/03/2024