Grow

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I have a huge appreciation for nature and its benefits, together with your little one we will take time to discover ways to connect with it each and every day, while suitably wrapped up for any adventure that takes their fancy. Our long garden allows plenty of space for your little one to explore. A couple of fruit trees and a vegetable patch will enable your child to learn to grow their own food, pick it and cook it too. We also have an allotment dedicated to the children too. 

With the Ashdown Forest on our doorstep your little one will have the opportunity to be at one with nature, to wander through the woodland (naturally closely supervised), collect treasures, hunt minibeasts and to build dens. Nature activities and learning will be built around the seasons, to help your little one understand the natural world and connect to it more deeply. The regular fresh air and natural elements will give an added boost to their overall wellbeing.  

I believe that healthy homemade food is integral to your little one’s wellbeing, not only to nourish their body but also their mind. My chosen recipes are filled with a variety of vegetables, proteins and carbohydrates to provide your child with a varied diet and takes into consideration essential vitamins and minerals needed for their growing body. Organic food is bought, where possible and all food is prepared in line with Food Hygiene standards. 

I respect your child’s dietary, cultural and health needs and take these into consideration when menu planning. I will encourage your little one to choose healthy options and to experiment by trying new foods from other cultures. I believe meal times should be a social occasion, everyone attending my setting will sit and enjoy food together including me. I will also take the opportunity to help your little one understand table manners.