Forest School in Reigate | A Unique Approach to Education and Development
At Daisy Chain Nursery, we believe early years education should be a nurturing, inspiring experience that is rooted in a child’s natural curiosity. Based in the heart of Reigate, our nursery provides the perfect setting for structured early years development, and we are proud to announce that we are now operating as a Forest School.
This will provide further development for attendees from Surrey.
As a forest school, our nursery facilitates exploration of the great outdoors while attendees learn from hands-on experience and develop key skills that serve them for life. Set within a safe, supportive and stimulating environment, we blend the early years framework with the many proven benefits that are associated with outdoor learning.
Please contact us to find out more about this service addition.
A forest school is an educational setting that takes learning from a more traditional classroom outside and into nature. Children spend regular, extended periods outdoors, exploring woodlands, gardens and other natural spaces. This learning style is child-centred, allowing them to investigate, solve problems and grow in confidence but while still connecting and engaging with the world built around them.
Our location in Reigate gives us access into Surrey’s woodlands, and this natural area is ideal for use as a forest school setting.
What Does a Forest School Do?
Because Daisy Chain Nursery is now a forest school, the child can be guided by trained practitioners to engage in activities such as:
- Nature walks and exploration in a stunning outdoor setting
- Building dens and shelters while communicating with peers
- Identifying plants, trees and wildlife in the local area
- Storytelling and imaginative play in a natural environment
- Outdoor crafts and tool use (age-appropriate and supervised)
Activities encourage creativity, independence and teamwork, helping to foster a deeper respect for nature, and for the environment.
Why are Forest Schools Important?
Forest schools provide an imaginative alternative to indoor learning environments. They encourage children to become active participants in their own education, developing resilience, adaptability and key practical skills that last for a lifetime. By connecting with nature from an early age, children can appreciate the world around them and develop an understanding of environmental care and sustainability.
Key benefits include:
- Developing physical coordination and physical strength
- Enhancing problem-solving and critical thinking
- Encouraging emotional wellbeing and self-confidence
- Building positive social skills through shared experiences
How do Children Benefit from Forest Schools?
The benefits of a forest school are far-reaching, especially through the early years when children form their own foundations in learning and development. Reigate couldn’t be a better setting for this next step for our nursery’s progress or early years’ foundation stages.
Improvements can be expected in the following ways:
- Self-directed activities build autonomy and decision-making
- Children take safe risks and feel proud of achievements
- Collaborative play strengthens language and expression
- Time outdoors reduces stress and promotes mental wellbeing
Forest Schools | Giving Children the Best Start
If you are looking for a forest school in Reigate that can combine a structured early years educational foundation with the advantages of an outdoor learning experience, Daisy Chain Nursery is the perfect choice. Our nursery is passionate about creating environments where our attendees can grow and thrive — academically and personally,
Call to arrange visits and see how our forest school in Reigate can inspire your child’s development in natural local surroundings.