Forest School at Pumpkin Patch
Our forest programme enables children to explore and respect nature, take risks and succeed. One moment I observed while out in the forest sums up the benefits of the forest to me; the children were collecting firewood for the fire, where we were going to make pancakes, yummy! When one child picked up the end of a large log and quietly tried to drag it along the forest floor. A friend saw him struggling and raced over to help him, then another and another.
Inspired by the Reggio Emilia Approach and the Forest School’s of Scandinavia.
At the heart of our approach is a ‘Powerful Image of the Child’ as strong, full of potential and capable of leading their own learning
Pumpkin in the Park is set in the beautiful Wish Park in Hove, where the children can explore all the park has to offer - wide-open spaces to run, climb, jump and play games as well as the wonderful Wish Park allotment for growing and planting.
Pumpkin in the Park also has its own enclosed garden directly off our wonderful open plan nursery space specially created for children aged two to five years supported by our outstanding team of educators, Early Years teachers, chef, Forest School leaders, and Artist in Residence.
Pumpkin in the Park
Wish Park, Hove
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Wish Park, Saxon Road, Hove
01273 227000
