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Wild Explorers Forest School

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2025)
·217A Chester Road, Poynton, SK12 1DS · Cheshire East
Number of places
20 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2025
Local authority
Cheshire East

About this day nursery

Wild Explorers Forest School provides term-time care in Poynton for children aged two to four. The provision is based mainly outdoors in a secure and supervised environment, with an indoor cabin used for activities such as mealtimes. The day nursery accepts government funding schemes including 15 and 30 hours and tax-free childcare. Ofsted inspected the day nursery in March 2025 and gave it an overall rating of 'Good'.

The inspector reported that children make potions, take part in rhyme time and have Spanish classes. Staff teach children to assess and manage their own risks during play, which helps them to develop physical skills and understand their limits. Staff encourage children to show care for one another. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive good support, with staff working alongside parents and the local authority to develop individual plans.

Our ethos

When you take time to explore nature with a child, you will discover that their natural curiosity will lead you to what really interests them. As their genuine interests grow, you can encourage them to research more by touching, feeling, smelling, crunching and splashing! Outdoor learning takes education out of the classroom and into the natural environment, using it as a unique tool to acquire knowledge and develop skills. Our forest school is a ‘classroom without walls’; it allows child-led learning, supported risk-taking, exploration and play. Forest schooling and outdoor learning is an ethos that promotes creativity, confidence, self-esteem and independence. It is not a one-off day in the woods, it is a series of long-term sessions in a unique setting that builds on the needs and developments of the children.

What it's like

Children play and learn happily, spending most of their time exploring outdoors in a secure and supervised environment. Staff provide diverse and engaging activities, encouraging children to take risks, develop physical skills, and show care for one another.

Forest SchoolOutdoor-basedAges 1-5

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Age range

1-5

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Registered with Ofsted

2022

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Wild Explorers Forest School

Last inspected 4 March 2025 · Amanda Richards

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

What it's like to attend

Children play and learn happily, spending most of their time exploring outdoors in a secure and supervised environment. Staff provide diverse and engaging activities, encouraging children to take risks, develop physical skills, and show care for one another.

Inspector highlights

  • Children explore using their senses as they make potions and work on physical skills with various utensils.
  • Staff support children to take risks in their play, which helps them understand their own limits and develop skills like climbing.
  • Rhyme time sessions and Spanish classes complement the broad curriculum, offering children a range of activities that support their development.
  • Staff encourage children to develop genuine care and concern for one another.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive good support, with staff identifying emerging needs quickly and working with parents and the local authority to develop individual plans.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen children's understanding of what is expected of them so that they benefit most from the learning experiences provided
  • 2develop handwashing routines so that children develop a greater understanding of the importance of good hygiene routines.
Inspection #10368164 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents praise the setting, particularly the communication they receive.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive good support. Staff identify any emerging needs quickly and work closely with parents and the local authority to develop individual plans. This helps children with SEND to work towards small achievable goals and make good progress in their learning.

Outdoor space

Children spend most of their time free to explore the outdoors in a secure and supervised environment. A cabin is used at times, for example mealtimes, to provide a warm and safe indoor space. Staff teach children to assess and manage their own risks in play, such as understanding to drag large sticks across the ground to keep everyone safe.

Inspection history

Date: March 2025

  • April 2025Good
  • March 2025Good

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