ABOUT US

Small People is an outdoor nursery based on a Forest School approach, which is set within an acre of grounds. This magical place nestled amongst the natural beauty of the Nottinghamshire countryside, has exceptional indoor facilities, but our children spend up to 80% of the day outside enjoying a unique experience and education.

We believe that being outdoors amongst natures riches is the best place for children to thrive by learning, playing and growing throughout the seasons. Our back to basics philosophy extends into every area of the nursery in order to stimulate development, from natural, wooden toys to a holistic approach to learning, healthy eating and fresh air and exercise.

OUR APPROACH

We are passionate about providing rich, varied and spontaneous experiences which actively engage our children. Small People offers an exciting open air learning environment where children have the freedom to explore, be physically active, use all of their senses and develop a sense of adventure.

Our invigorating, healthy and natural schooling in stunning surroundings provides children with first hand experiences of life and growth. Meaningful learning takes place through real life, hands-on activities. This is not just about what we learn, but also how and where, and learning in the great outdoors helps bring lessons alive.

We also follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.