Holiday Camp – Free Rangers Style
I was invited by the Free Rangers owner (who also happens to be my wife!) to head down to the forest and brook to shoot some photographs showing what the holiday campers were up to. I was expecting a game of hide n seek; a few marshmallows and perhaps a quick check of the bird boxes. But what an underestimation. ‘Forest School’ really does mean school! But in such a fun and active style that the kids didn’t realise how schooled they were being! Ed and Vince led the sessions with such ease and composure that the atmosphere was unerringly upbeat and fun. The kids did a river...
Read MoreInside & Out
At Free Rangers the children are offered the great outdoors as much as possible. But as there are occasions when some shelter and R&R are required we – as much as possible – bring the outside in!
Read MoreCan you remember your days at nursery?
Today I met up with a friend I hadn’t seen for eight years. We had always got on well and as I had hoped it was as if we had remained in close contact; when in truth we hadn’t. Over a hot chocolate we started reminiscing about the adventures we shared. I could remember the incidents, but, upon reflection I couldn’t recall the tiny details like she could. This led to me quizzing my husband. Was I loosing my mind? Or didn’t I put enough importance on these events and my lazy brain didn’t even bother to log them. In the car journey back home we discussed this and...
Read MoreFrom an Educational Perspective…
If you’d like a more detailed explanation as to why Free Rangers Nursery succeeds so brilliantly educationally, here are some ‘teacher-speak’ notices (around and about the site) to show exactly how the practices at our nursery fit in with the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) curriculum.
Read MoreThe Free Rangers Forest School Nursery Plan!
It’s difficult to show the extent of what’s on offer to our Free Range Kids with just a camera. But Midsomer Norton and Radstock boast woodland, fields and paddocks aplenty; and – as well as a purpose built converted barn – the local natural classroom is vast…!
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Forest School Level 3 Practitioners Wanted
Our band of happy Free Rangers is growing. We are looking for free lance Forest School Practitioners that hold a level 3 qualification to join the team, possibly to deliver outreach forest school sessions or to deliver sessions to our nursery children. Please contact us if you are interested. 01761 411328, come on you know you want...
Read MoreFire lighting skills at Free Rangers
Out in the paddock the children have been keeping warm by practising their fire lighting skills. Our Forest School Leader Ed, teaches the children about the fire triangle, fire safety and how to light and extinguish a fire….oh and how to rustle up a delicious snack too.
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