In The Sticks is a Forest School centred Early Years setting that provides children between the ages of 2-5yrs with the opportunity to learn, play and develop in a holistic way. With a focus on growing practical skills and emotional well-being through a connection to nature and the outdoors.
Our vision is simple. Provide a unique place where we can nurture confidence, imagination and resilience in our little people and allow them to fully engage with nature. To be the perfect environment for children to sharpen their key developmental skills, in preparation for the next chapter of their lives. Allowing our children to develop naturally by interacting with the world in an all encompassing way, laying the foundations for confident and self assured humans later on in life.
There is a diverse range of activities and resources for the children to dive into throughout the day! Most of which will be child-led as we feel this drives their own learning and provides a more significant experience for them. However we also incorporate adult led activities for the children to access as well, this may be something topical, theme or season based. Our philosophy is based on the Forest School approach so we will spend a lot of time outdoors!
We love to venture out and explore the surrounding areas! We have easy access to Lyminge Forest which we visit regularly, as well as local farms and stables where we pop in to wave to the horses and sheep!