Outdoor Learning
Outdoor Learning
At Wisbech Day Nursery, we believe that learning doesn’t stop when children step outside. Our outdoor environments provide exciting opportunities for children to explore, investigate, take risks, develop physical skills and learn through first-hand experiences.
Outdoor learning is an important part of our curriculum and is available throughout the day. Children are encouraged to make choices, follow their interests and explore the natural world at their own pace. Our practitioners use children’s curiosity to extend learning, introducing new experiences, asking questions and encouraging children to think, investigate and problem-solve.
Learning Through Nature
We encourage children to develop a love and respect for the natural world. They can explore plants, insects, weather, mud, sand, water and natural materials, noticing changes in the environment throughout the seasons.
These experiences provide wonderful opportunities to develop communication, vocabulary, early mathematical understanding, scientific thinking and creativity.
Learning Through Adventure
We want our outdoor spaces to inspire curiosity and imagination. Children can become explorers, builders, gardeners, scientists, artists and storytellers as they use the environment to create their own play experiences.
Our practitioners know that some of the most valuable learning happens when children are busy doing, investigating and discovering for themselves.
Outdoor Learning in All Weathers
We believe children benefit from being outdoors throughout the year. With appropriate clothing and sensible precautions, we encourage children to experience the changing seasons and discover how the weather affects the world around them.
Whether it is searching for signs of spring, splashing in puddles, collecting autumn leaves or exploring on a frosty morning, every season brings new opportunities for learning.
A Healthy Start
Time outdoors also supports children’s physical health, wellbeing and emotional development. Fresh air, movement, exploration and opportunities to play with friends all contribute to happy, healthy and confident children.
At Wisbech Day Nursery, we see outdoor learning as an essential part of childhood — a place where children can be active, curious, creative, independent and free to explore.
“The open air is the best teacher.”
— Margaret McMillan
At Wisbech Day Nursery, we are inspired by Margaret McMillan’s belief in the importance of fresh air, nature and outdoor experiences in children’s development. Outdoor learning provides children with opportunities to be active, curious and independent, supporting their physical health, emotional wellbeing and natural desire to explore and discover.
Welcoming a child to the nursery
Children about to start nursery are encouraged to make one or two familiarisation visits with a parent/carer to help them settle in. On their first ‘proper’ day with us they will be welcomed by their Key Person and re-introduced to the other children. Whilst we try not to encourage children to bring their own toys from home with them, however sometimes a teddy or blanket can be a comfort for them in their first few sessions. However, most children quickly settle in and enjoy their new surroundings.
The day nursery has mature, experienced staff who provide commitment and consistency for both you and your child. Wisbech Day Nursery endeavours to ensure your child develops and reaches their full potential on their Learning Journey, in a caring, happy and fun environment.
The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7am until 6.30pm. The nursery provides sessional care, funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children
The nursery supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and those speaking English as an additional language.