Welcome to Busy Beacons Nursery
Busy Beacons is a happy and vibrant nursery where we strive to provide an outstanding early years education for all children.
Busy Beacons is set in a woodland space which enables children to experience the awe and wonder of the natural world through a forest school programme.
We are passionate about our holistic outdoor educational learning, reconnecting children with nature in a stimulating environment. Each child has the opportunity to grow in confidence and develop the skills they need for a successful future, providing an exceptional foundation for lifelong learning.
We ensure our children reach their full potential and beyond. Every child has an equal voice as we value and encourage their views. We love to celebrate the achievements of our children and pride ourselves on the attention we give to each individual child’s needs.
We are a setting, where your voice is heard. Our open-door policy helps to ensure that we create an honest and open communication network with parents and children.
Visions and Values
Forest school principles are at the heart of our philosophy at Busy Beacons Nursery.
Forest school is a form of early years education which takes place in a woodland or forest environment. It is a child-centred inspirational learning process, that offers opportunities for holistic growth. It is a long-term programme that supports play and exploration.
The benefits of a Forest School are extensive: fostering self-esteem, building confidence, managing risks, stimulating cognitive growth using all five senses, enhancing mindfulness, developing physical literacy, and most importantly utilising nature and experiencing the awe and wonder of the natural world.
Key Person Approach
Each child is assigned a key person when they start at Busy Beacons Nursery.
This is a statutory requirement of the EYFS and is a way to ensure that all children and families have one person within the setting with whom they have a special, nurturing relationship.
The approach is based on attachment theory and involves the key person responding sensitively to children’s feelings, behaviours and meeting emotional needs by giving reassurance when needed. The key person will observe your child as they play, plan for his/her learning and development and make assessments on progress.
As part of their role, they are required to share information with you about your child and ensure that your child’s individual needs are being met.
The key person supports physical needs too, helping with nappy changing, toileting and dressing. They will work with you to help you support your child’s physical needs at home. The key person approach is a reciprocal relationship between a member of staff, individual child, and their family.
