EYFS Outdoor Provision - St Georges CE Primary School

My name is Claire Wardle - Reception Class Teacher at St Georges Primary School in Stockport.

At St Georges we want all our children to have the very best start in their educational journey and we work hard to develop the provision we provide for all the children in our care. Research shows that healthier and happier children do better in school, and that education is an important determinant of future health. But education is not just about lessons within the four walls of a classroom. The outdoor environment encourages skills such as problem solving and negotiating risk which are important for child development. In 2022 we were lucky enough to have a beautifully designed EYFS garden which was funded by the Chester Diocese for our Reception Class children to use on a daily basis to support their learning. To support the children's learning further and the experiences they have we are fundraising to enable us to buy a range of equipment/resources to enhance our provision, such as large construction equipment, equipment to develop gross motor skills and other different equipment to allow the children to have first hand experiences of working and learning in the world around them.

We would be very grateful for any donations no matter how small. Your kind generosity would be greatly received and will support our children immensely.

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