At Ash Explorers Nursery, we love to go outdoors and explore in all kinds of weather. Our welly walks give children the chance to enjoy fresh air while developing their gross motor skills and engaging in a wide range of cross-curricular learning opportunities.

During these walks, children are encouraged to be curious and creative as they explore nature, discover wildlife, and learn more about the world around them.

We believe children are naturally curious about the environment around them. To nurture this curiosity, we provide opportunities for them to plant and care for our gardens.

Spending time in the garden allows children to explore different smells, textures, and tastes, while also giving them the chance to observe plants over time and begin to understand how they grow

At Ash Explorers Nursery, children have plenty of opportunities to get involved in cooking. We recognise the importance of trying new foods and believe that cooking is a wonderful way to introduce a variety of tastes and experiences to your child.

The children take part in every stage — preparing, cooking, baking, and finally enjoying the food they make. Cooking is also used as a cross-curricular learning activity, helping us to support early mathematics, science, and communication and language skills in a fun and engaging way.

Our nursery enjoys regular music sessions each week, with daily singing often being one of the highlights of the day. Children love singing familiar nursery rhymes and exploring a wide range of musical instruments.

Through these experiences, they have regular opportunities to express themselves through music while beginning to develop an understanding of simple musical concepts such as sound, beat, pitch, and rhythm.