We are a small nursery in Dalry, with a parent run committee. We are applying for funding to purchase outdoor resources i.e. clothing and equipment. The appropriate outdoor clothing will ensure children have equal access regardless of familys financial situation, promotes inclusion, encourages outdoor play in all weathers and enhances learning opportunities. Outdoor learning is such a fantastic way for children to learn as it boots confidence and supports mental and physical wellbeing.
Project Description
We are a voluntary group with a parent run committee. We support 3-5 year olds in early learning and childcare, and our aim is to provide a warm, welcoming environment where all families feel valued and supported. We try to keep the costs down for families of the children attending the nursery.
We are applying for funding to purchase outdoor clothing and equipment for the children. Outdoor learning plays a large role in early years now and it has many benefits. Some of these benefits include physical activity, promotes mental health and emotional wellbeing as reduces stress and boosts confidence, improves focus, social skills and relationships are developed and also a connection to nature and sustainability. Outdoor learning supports childrens health and wellbeing in many powerful ways.
Funding for clothing and equipment to encourage outdoor learning would ensure:
equal access to clothing for all children
every child can participate in outdoor learning and play, regardless of family ability to afford appropriate clothing
promotes inclusion and fairness
encourages outdoor play in all weather - can go outside safely and comfortable in the great Scottish weather!
enhances learning opportunities
supports mental and physical health
protects childs own clothes
Costs
£850 - Outdoor clothing such as waterproof trousers, jackets, gloves, hats and wellies
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