We are a 105 place Forest School Nursery that offers childcare from birth to 5 years. Forest School is a key approach to learning which underpins the Free Rangers ethos and is incorporated into our daily planning. At Free Rangers we believe that a child's happiness is the foundation upon which learning is built.
Our highly qualified staff nurture every child's self-esteem and self-confidence to ensure they embrace the opportunities on offer at Free Rangers. Also staff take their lead from the children. They listen carefully and gently guide children in directions that will further their learning and development and inspire curiosity and wonderment.
Our highly qualified staff nurture every child's self-esteem and self-confidence to ensure they embrace the opportunities on offer at Free Rangers. Also staff take their lead from the children. They listen carefully and gently guide children in directions that will further their learning and development and inspire curiosity and wonderment.
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Welton Manor Farm has been in our family for three generations. Our Grandad, George Knowles used to farm the land, a large, ruddy-faced, smiler of a man with a big personality and an even bigger voice. Then came our Dad, Lawrence. He nurtured the land and his animals thoughtfully and successfully. In fact it was his idea to open Free Rangers on the farm.
We've been open for over 2 years now so it's time we took a breath to reflect on the journey. Back in 2011, we only had a handful of Free Rangers, now our waiting lists grow and we find ourselves in the position of thinking of creative ways in which we can cater for the needs of yet more Free Range families.
Surrounded by rolling countryside Free Rangers is located on a former working farm site and has exclusive access to 20 acres. The nursery building is a renovated 18th century mill barn and glass fronted loggia which house our learning areas; the Nest, Warren, Burrow and Den.
The immediate garden area can be accessed easily by all ages and is an exciting mix of textured paths, gentle grass mounds, a substantial sand pit, mud kitchen and a paved area.Off the nursery garden is the willow-fenced paddock where our fire pit sits in between the handmade, round-wood timber Fort and Log Cabin.
The immediate garden area can be accessed easily by all ages and is an exciting mix of textured paths, gentle grass mounds, a substantial sand pit, mud kitchen and a paved area.Off the nursery garden is the willow-fenced paddock where our fire pit sits in between the handmade, round-wood timber Fort and Log Cabin.
Forest School is a key approach to learning which underpins the Free Rangers ethos and lies at the heart of what we do. Using children's preferred learning styles; being active, learning through practical outdoor experiences and employing all their senses. All sessions are delivered by a qualified Forest School practitioner and are fully risk assessed.
We all come from different backgrounds and have travelled varied paths to get here, but we all have one thing in common. We are passionate about your children and will use our knowledge to impact positively on their journey throughout Early Years. Surrounded by rolling countryside Free Rangers is located on a former working farm site and has exclusive access to 20 acres.
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Bianca Potgieter
Jul 04, 2019
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Lawse Ash
Oct 23, 2018
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Sarah Coombs Hill
Sep 01, 2018
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Both my boys have been to free rangers and absoloutley loved it here. They grew in confidence, found a huge love for the outdoors and fire building. Amazing loving staff that allowing kids to use their imagination in play and building them to well rounded young boys.I cant thank this nursery enough for the experience they have had and how ready they are for their next stage. absoloutley recommend to anyone ♥️
