Busy Beacons is set in a woodland space which enables children to experience the awe and wonder of the natural world through our forest school practices.
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 ethos is at the heart of our philosophy at Busy Beacons
These nature‑inspired ways of learning invite children to step outside, follow their curiosity, and discover the magic hiding in the woodland around them. It’s all about giving little explorers the time and space to play, imagine, and grow in their own wonderfully unique ways.
Bringing forest school practices into our day makes all sorts of brilliant things happen. Children build confidence as they climb, balance, and try new challenges. They learn how to manage risks safely, notice tiny details with all their senses, and let their imaginations run wild. These outdoor adventures boost mindfulness, support physical development, and best of all, help children fall in love with nature and experience the awe and wonder of the world around them.
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.
