We’ve been open a year, a whole year! As many of you know a year ago we opened the doors to the Nest and Warren, in the new building with an amazing outdoor space, and separate sleep room, this was when we became known as the Baby Unit.
Read moreBug hunting in Spring 2017
Hello, I hope you all had a lovely Easter and didn’t eat too much chocolate! This week has been great to meet our new children whether they have moved down from the Hive or they are new into Free Rangers altogether.
Read moreEvery End is a New Beginning
As my apprenticeship draws to a close, so will my time at Free Rangers. It has been such an amazing opportunity for me, studying at college once a week and working in the Den for the remainder of the week over these past 2 years. I have gained more experience and knowledge than any textbook could have ever taught me.
Read moreGemmas Off To Have a Baby!
Hello All, Some of you might have noticed some llbs have been added to me over the last few months.... this is not from eating too much chocolate!! I am expecting my first baby in July 2017!!
Read moreMessage from the office
30 Hours Funded Childcare Question and Answers At The Fromway Inn - Minutes. Thank you to all the families that attended. For those that were unable to come please read below the evening’s minutes.
Read moreThree Peaks 24 hr Challenge: Join Free Rangers in Supporting Local Families
A number of the Free Rangers Forest School Nursery Team in Welton are stretching their legs in preparation for the 24 hr Three Peaks Challenge they are aiming to complete on Saturday 3rd June this year.
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February in the Nest
Throughout February in the Den the themes of space, emotions and soft play have been integrated into planning.In the space topic; distance, speed, motion, measuring objects and time have all been discussed and play and learning has reflected this.
Read moreFebruary in the Burrow
It has been busy in the Burrow throughout February. The children have been building friendships and settling into busy Burrow life.
Read moreSoraya’s doing what?
Soraya’s doing what? These feet were made for walking…and now I’m asking them to run! What’s going on? Well…it’s a bit like this…
Read moreChristmas is full of surprises but this was no surprise to us!
We are really proud to sing it from the roof tops that Francesca Liddiard was awarded Early Years Student of the Year by Bath College for their 2015 - 2016 Cohort. Francesca is a valued member of the Burrow Team and has worked hard to make the transition from student to professional as smooth as can be.
Read moreThe Forest School Holiday Club Christmas Special
MERRY CHRISTMAS! 🎅🏻
We once again opened up our Paddock to welcome lots of excited children back for our Holiday Club. This time it was the turn of our Christmas Special: Two days of 'Festive Forest School Frolicking' in the wonderful outdoors.
Read moreElfing Around
Christmas has arrived with full force this week, here in the Den. On Thursday (1st December) the children and parents arrived a little bemused, as there stood, way up high, a cheeky little Elf.
Read moreMasterChef
We welcome Chris to the Free Rangers' team in the crucial role of Chef. He takes over from the wonderful Valerie. He has been with us for a couple of month's now but here's a chance to get to know a little more about him.
Read moreA Little Step Back to Reflect
We opened Free Rangers Forest School Nursery five years ago. It was time we took a little step back to reflect. We needed to ask a few questions of ourselves; were we remaining true to our initial hopes and aspirations? Is our message still strong and relevant? Are we striving to be the best we can be? Are we making a difference?
Read morePhysical Activity in under 5's
At Free Rangers our children are always highly active, inside and especially outside. Being active is high on our agenda and it is one of the characteristics of effective learning.
Read moreTotally Wild
This weekend we were lucky enough to host a foraging workshop, led by the brilliant James Wood, from Totally Wild UK. What his man doesn't know about wild foraging opportunities isn't worth knowing!
Read moreSpring is here...
On Thursday 31st March many of the Free Rangers team took a day of their holiday to come in to the nursery and give the rooms a spring overhaul. The aim was to review resources and give the rooms a face lift! Orders for new resources have been placed and the staff and children are eagerly awaiting the arrival of toys and materials that will enhance the learning opportunities of the children that attend.
Read moreChange is hard for everyone
The letter has been sent, it's arrived at your door and you've had time to digest the news that we've decided to increase our fees and amend our hours. We're writing to explain as clearly as we can the reasons behind this. Ultimately we realise it's impacting on your wallet and as families with young children ourselves, we can sincerely say we feel that pain too.
Read moreFebruary Forest School Club
Firstly, I would like to say a very BIG thank you. Thank you to all you parents for supporting the work we do at our Free Rangers Holiday Clubs.
Read morePizza Making at Free Rangers
On Tuesday we dined Italian style, due to children requesting pizza from the previous week. Some of us may think order a Dominoes, visit Pizza Hunt, buy one from the Supermarket. (I do!) Not at Free Rangers….. Valerie provided the children with healthy pizza bases and ingredients:
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