Forest and beach school
We believe children learn best through hands-on exploration. Our Forest School program connects children with nature, building confidence and resilience through outdoor adventures in safe woodland environments.
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Our curriculum
At Butterfly Nursery, we follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and use Birth to 5 Matters as our core guidance for supporting and understanding children’s development.
This framework is created by Early Years experts and promotes a whole-child approach, recognising that every child is unique and develops at their own pace.
Alongside Birth to 5 Matters, our practice is inspired by a range of respected educational approaches including Reggio Emilia, Montessori, the Curiosity Approach, and our own Forest and Beach School principles. These influences help us create environments that are rich in exploration, creativity and real-world learning.
At the heart of everything we do is Learning Through Play. Children learn best when they’re curious, engaged and following their own interests. We use In-the-Moment Planning to extend learning as it happens, responding to new ideas, sparks of curiosity and the experiences that matter most to each child.
Our goal is simple: to nurture happy, confident and capable learners by offering meaningful experiences every single day.
You can view and download the full Birth to 5 Matters guidance PDF here.
Nutrition
We begin each day with a healthy breakfast of cereal or toast, followed by a morning snack prepared with the children, where we discuss food origins and the advantages of fresh fruits and vegetables.
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SEND and inclusion
At Butterfly Nursery we support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. We have a SEND policy to ensure that all children, regardless of their individual needs, receive the support and care they require to develop to their full potential
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Our facilities
Sensory and soft play rooms
Calming sensory space plus padded environment for active physical development.
Creative arts space
Dedicated areas for art, craft and messy creative activities that inspire imagination skills.
Literacy and role play
Book corner and imaginative play areas for learning through play and hands on activities.
Garden and courtyard
Outdoor spaces for nature exploration, gardening, bikes and scooters.
Nutrition spaces
Milk kitchen for infant feeds and children's kitchen for food activities.
Sleep and care facilities
Rest rooms, nappy changing area and children's toilets across both floors.
We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage, supported by Birth to 5 Matters guidance.
This ensures children’s learning and development meet national standards while recognising each child as an individual.
Learning through play means children learn best when they are curious, engaged and enjoying what they are doing.
Play-based experiences help develop confidence, creativity and a love of learning.
We use In-the-Moment Planning to build on children’s interests as they arise.
This allows learning to feel natural, meaningful and relevant to each child.
Children benefit from a clear daily routine alongside flexibility to explore and play.
This balance helps children feel secure while still allowing independence and creativity to grow.
Staff regularly observe children to understand their development and next steps.
This helps us tailor support and experiences to suit each child’s individual journey.