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School Outdoors Dulwich

Ofsted: Good
(May 2022)
·Herne Hill Velodrome, 104 Burbage Road, London, SE24 9HE · Southwark
Number of places
25 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2022
Local authority
Southwark

About this day nursery

School Outdoors Dulwich is a forest school nursery dedicated to providing children aged 2-5 years with a distinctive and holistic learning experience amidst a natural woodland setting. The nursery emphasises the profound benefits of outdoor play and exploration, believing it to be crucial for developing confidence, self-esteem, and a deep appreciation for the natural world.

This unique educational philosophy creates a nurturing atmosphere that supports children's emotional growth, fostering their understanding and connection to their environment. The curriculum is designed to harness the limitless learning opportunities presented by nature, encouraging children to thrive through direct engagement with the outdoors.

Our ethos

School Outdoors Dulwich is a forest school nursery that provides children aged 2-5 with a holistic learning experience in a natural woodland setting. It emphasises the benefits of outdoor play and exploration for developing confidence, self-esteem, and an appreciation for nature. The curriculum harnesses nature's learning opportunities, encouraging children to thrive through direct engagement with the outdoors.

What it's like

Children and families are met at the gate with a warm welcome from friendly practitioners. Children arrive at the setting eager to learn and explore, forming strong bonds with their key person and other practitioners who help them feel safe and secure. All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, progress well and are constantly engaged in exciting activities that spark their curiosity and interest.

Forest School

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday

Age range

2-5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2019

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for School Outdoors Dulwich

Last inspected 4 May 2022

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children and families are met at the gate with a warm welcome from friendly practitioners. Children arrive at the setting eager to learn and explore, forming strong bonds with their key person and other practitioners who help them feel safe and secure. All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, progress well and are constantly engaged in exciting activities that spark their curiosity and interest.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager's intent for the curriculum is clear, and practitioners use their knowledge of children's interests and abilities to plan an exciting and challenging outdoor curriculum.
  • Practitioners provide excellent opportunities for children to build confidence, independence, and resilience, teaching them to manage risk and promoting good understanding of rules.
  • Key persons discuss their intent for activities confidently, using observations and assessments to identify and plan for gaps in children's learning.
  • Practitioners focus on widening children's language and vocabulary by asking questions and introducing new words.
  • Partnerships with parents are strong, and parents speak positively about the setting, care, and experiences their children receive.

Areas to develop

  • 1consider the time given to children to think about the answer to questions, before asking another.
Inspection #10217081 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents say that the communication from the team is good and they are regularly updated on their children's development.

Parents like the daily updates and use this information to continue activities and approaches at home.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, progress well. The manager and the special educational needs coordinator have a good understanding of children's individual needs and how to support them. Practitioners work closely with parents and outside agencies to ensure the best possible outcomes for children.

Outdoor space

Practitioners plan the outdoor environment to promote children's all-round development, particularly their physical development and understanding of the natural environment. Children learn and play with natural resources, using real tools and materials like tree bark to make things such as boats.

Inspection history

Date: May 2022

  • June 2022Good
  • May 2022Good

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