![]() ![]() "We're very lucky at Duffus as we have so much room and this allows staff to work with the children in a socially distanced way as well as have different small groups at the same time. Earthtime nurseries provide a safe, secure outdoor environment where the children are free to explore, play and investigate supported by experienced and. It'll all be very different for us but not so different for the wee ones we work with, and we're glad we can offer a period of transition for children going into P1 who can now have some sociable time before moving on. "We had 12 or so volunteers come forward. This should also, over the summer, give staff a chance for a bit of a break as they have been working very long and hard, often beyond their hours, in recent months. "Volunteers will be involved in tasks such as manning hand-washing stations which frees up our staff to work with the children. We were overwhelmed by the number of people coming forward to donate their time and are very grateful. Natalie Campbell, Earthtime project leader, said: "The reopening of both our nurseries has only been possible due to the incredible response we have received from a recent appeal for volunteers. The service was registered with the Care Inspectorate on 17 December 2015. The nursery's practitioners have also kept up contact with registered families during lockdown with daily bedtime stories and activities through social media. About the service Without Walls outdoor nursery is registered to provide a care service to a maximum of 30 children aged from two years to those not attending primary school. This encompasses the nursery, educational outreach and family projects that have been developed within the Earthtime For All core social purpose to improve lives and outcomes for families and. ![]() The key workers' childcare hub at Duffus has been working with an average of 12 children daily, who nursery staff say have settled in well to learning in the woodland. As an independent, award winning charity, Earthtime For All’s direction and development is overseen by a Board of volunteer trustees. Earthtime's Forest School nurseries at Duffus and Elgin are reopening after new guidance from the Scottish Government. The pandemic has thrown into focus the benefits of the outdoor learning and play model practised at Earthtime as Scotland looks at ways forward for post-lockdown schooling.Įarthtime opened its Cooper Park off-shoot in January this year with funding and support from Thrive Outdoors, with the specific aim to cater for more vulnerable families, offering a central location, waterproof clothing, footwear and daily snacks without charge. Earthtime for All Ltd Exploring the wonder of nature Forest School Nursery Duffus Elgin Forest School with your Group Public Activities Learn with Earthtime The Directors Elgin Earthtime’s Elgin Forest School Nursery opened in January 2020, thanks to funding from Thrive Outdoors and Inspiring Scotland. ![]()
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