The Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge takes on the peaks of Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough, usually in this order, and in under 12 hours. These peaks form part of the Pennine range, and encircle the head of the valley of the River Ribble, in the Yorkshire Dales National Park Claire Spendley (parent and trustee) will be Read more about Yorkshire Three Peak Challenge- raising funds for ESEY[…]

The Warriner School Farm covers an area of 48 hectares (120 acres) and has both organic and non-organic livestock and crop enterprises. Along with well-equipped teaching and learning facilities and highly experienced teaching staff, the farm offers the following: a single suckler herd producing calves for beef and pedigree replacements; a March lambing, ewe flock Read more about Warriner School Farm Trip[…]

Super successful first day hedgerow planting at East Street Early Years CIO Nursery , Grimsbury, Banbury 🙂 Today, the children planted 35 trees and bushes. We have 65 left to plant over the next few days. The trees and bushes came from the ‘I Dig Trees’ scheme – a mix of wildlife-friendly species of shrubs Read more about Partnership with ‘Banbury Trees’[…]

Forest Fun is based on the Forest School principals of child led play, children manage their own risks and are given the freedom to play in a safe environment with the opportunity to have a go at achievable tasks, at their own pace, with adult support. Allotments Are Fun! You might think growing your own at Read more about Forest School Fun[…]

When the snow came the children went outdoors! Playing in the snow can be an excellent opportunity to develop fine motor skills and encourage outdoor learning while still having loads of fun. Snow play requires creativity, scientific observation and negotiation skills.  Think of the creativity fostered as children build snow creatures and use various objects Read more about Snow Fun: February 2019[…]

The children enjoyed taking part in World book day, dressing up and sharing stories. We were also lucky for some parents that attending sharing their favourite stories with us also.

A simple experience such as children learning about animals is cute and charming, (and indeed, it is!) but there’s so much more going on here than meets the eye. Children are drawn to animals of all kinds. There is definitely something special about children’s interest in animals. Research shows that humans’ innate interest in animals Read more about Animal Handling Experiences[…]