Our curriculum blends Forest School philosophy, the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), and Playwork Principles. We draw inspiration from various educational theories including Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Hygge, Maslow, and Steiner. While we're developing our own bespoke in-house curriculum, we currently use the Development Matters 2017 framework as a supportive tool.

As the only Forest School nursery in Central Bedfordshire, children enjoy regular access to our onsite woodland (0.6 acres of private space). Here they climb, build, cook on fires, take managed risks, and develop a lifelong connection with nature. Our approach emphasizes resilience, independence, and environmental awareness.

Our Level 3 SENDCo works closely with our team to identify needs early, offer additional support, and advocate for children with EHCPs well before they begin school. We pride ourselves on high-quality early intervention and have received excellent feedback from parents of children with diverse needs, including autism spectrum disorder.

Yes, we offer language classes, British Sign Language sessions, weekly yoga, cooking, gardening, and opportunities for digital exploration. These activities support children's holistic development, from language acquisition to mindfulness and life skills.

We focus on developing school readiness through building confidence, curiosity, independence, resilience, kindness, and ambition. Local reception teachers regularly tell us that SPLAT children arrive well-prepared for their next educational step. For children transitioning to both mainstream and independent schools, we provide guidance and support throughout the process.