Explore Our Outdoor Play Spaces
Gigglebean Nursery is set within two acres of outdoor space, giving children the freedom to move, explore, and learn in a natural environment. Outdoor play is essential for children’s physical, emotional, and social development, and our setting has been designed to foster growth, curiosity, and resilience at every stage.
Our Forest School program allows children to immerse themselves in the natural world. During these sessions, children engage in hands-on activities like building dens, exploring nature, creating art from natural materials, hunting for bugs, and participating in supervised campfire experiences. These opportunities foster confidence, resilience, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. Forest School also helps children develop a deep, respectful connection with nature, giving them the freedom to explore while learning to assess risks safely.
Nature-led Learning
Forest School Activities
Den Building
Bug Hunts
Nature Art
Boosts Physical Health
Our grounds include climbing frames, swings, and a trampoline, offering children opportunities to build strength, coordination, and confidence through active play. Forest School Fridays allow children to connect with nature, explore the outdoors in their puddle suits, and develop practical life skills in a fun, hands-on way.
Enhances Emotional Well-being
Our grounds include climbing frames, swings, and a trampoline, offering children opportunities to build strength, coordination, and confidence through active play. Forest School Fridays allow children to connect with nature, explore the outdoors in their puddle suits, and develop practical life skills in a fun, hands-on way.
Fosters Curiosity and Creativity
Inside the nursery, classrooms are calm, engaging, and thoughtfully arranged. We use Montessori-inspired resources alongside structured and unstructured activities, blending guided learning with the freedom to explore through curiosity and creativity.
We have five classrooms in total, but to begin with, we will open our large baby room and our preschool room. This phased approach allows families to settle gradually into nursery life while ensuring every child receives the highest standard of care. Our main priority is always the children and families who use our service. As Gigglebean continues to grow, additional classrooms will open for the September term, maintaining the same nurturing and high-quality environment.
Outdoor Programmes & Safety FAQs
What activities are included in the outdoor programmes?
Our outdoor sessions feature nature walks, den building, bug hunts, supervised campfires, and creative nature art projects designed to engage children with their environment.
How do you ensure children’s safety outdoors?
All outdoor activities are closely supervised by trained staff. We conduct regular risk assessments and maintain secure boundaries to provide a safe space for exploration.
Are the outdoor areas accessible in all weather conditions?
Our outdoor spaces are designed for year-round use with weather-appropriate clothing encouraged. Covered areas and waterproof gear help children stay comfortable during wet or cold days.
What age groups participate in the Forest School activities?
Forest School sessions are tailored for children aged from birth to five years, with activities adapted to suit different developmental stages and abilities.
How do outdoor experiences benefit child development?
Outdoor learning supports physical health, boosts confidence, encourages curiosity, and fosters social skills through hands-on interaction with nature and peers.
