Outside Tribe
Services and organisations that have the Local Offer flash have filled out inclusion information, meaning that they meet the needs of people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
We are an OFSTED registered outdoor pre-school / kindergarten providing education and care for children aged 2 years 6 months – 6 years. We also run out of school clubs for 5-12 year olds and a Wednesday club for home educated children.
Children at Outside Tribe Forest Pre School and Kindergarten have the freedom to play, imagine, investigate and explore in a stunning natural site supported by caring and skilled adults. Safely nestled in a hidden orchard, with our own private path to the beach, this is gentle, outdoor based education with a sprinkling of wild adventure!
Who to contact
- Contact name
- Lizzy Webber
- Contact position
- Manager
- Telephone
- 07706 731218
- admin@outsidetribe.co.uk
- Website
- outsidetribe.co.uk
- Outside Tribe's facebook page
Where to go
- Name
- Outside Tribe
- Address
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The Orchard
Trethias Farm
Treyarnon
Padstow
Cornwall - Postcode
- PL28 8JP
- Notes
Please contact us for directions - we can be a bit tricky to find!
Other details
Costs
- Table of costs
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Table of costs Amount Cost Type 5.25 Per Hour - Do you offer a free or reduced rate to carers?
- No
Inclusion within our setting
Dietary needs
- Has provision
- Yes
- Experience with
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Vegetarian
Lactose free
Gluten free
Vegan
Egg intolerance
Nut allergy
Dairy free - Details
- We are happy to cater for all dietary requirements.
Cultural provisions
- Languages spoken
English
Pet provisions
- Are there any pets at the setting?
- No
Childcare information
Vacancies
- Immediate vacancies
- No
- Details
- We are currently full, please contact us about availability for September 2022 and September 2023
- Date updated
- 13/09/2021
Funded places
- 3 & 4 year old funding
- Yes
- 2 year old funding
- Yes
Opening times & facilities
- Opening times
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Opening times Day Opening time Closing time Tuesday 9.30 2.30 Wednesday 9.30 2.30 Thursday 9.30 2.30
Ofsted information
- Ofsted URN
- 2547573
- Link to latest ofsted inspection report
- Inspection history
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Inspection History Inspection Date Inspection type Inspection Outcome 12/05/2022 Inspection (Early Years Register) Outstanding
Inclusion details
- SENCo name
- Steph Smart
Early Years Local Offer response
- Systems and strategies we have in place to identify children that may require additional support
We work closely with families and external agencies to identify any additional needs children may have. We use tools such as ECAT / ECAM to and Leauven Scales to support our assessments. As a small setting we are ideally placed to identify and cater for individual needs.
- How we identify and support children's learning and development needs
We work closely with each child's family to get a good picture of their child's interest and needs before joining our setting and continue this when the child joins us. We identify each child's strengths, interests and areas for development through our close relationships with each child and our very high adult to child ratios. Our high ratios enable us to know each child personally and plan for their interests well. We track their development and use formative and summative assessments (termly). Where necessary we provide support plans for any children needing extra support and will work closely with external agencies where relevant.
- Links we have to other agencies
When necessary we work with agencies such as Speech and Language, Health Visitors and our area SENCO representative.
- How we support children transferring to school
Primarily we support children to develop confidence, resilience, and the independence and skills needed to transfer to school. 3 of our 4 members of staff are former primary school teachers, with a good understanding of how best to prepare children for the next stage of their learning journey in school. We link with local schools and ensure children are familiar with their new setting, including inviting teachers into our setting and arranging visits.
Learning and development
- Specialist skills or training our staff have
We have a highly qualified small team. 3 of our staff members are qualified teachers many years experience working in primary and early years settings. One staff member is undertaking her YYDP developing particular skill in supporting early language and mathematics. Lizzy has a Level 5 diploma in Trauma and Mental Health Informed Schools giving her particular skills in emotional and behavioural issues. We also receive supervision as a staff team from a Child and Adolescent Counselor with experience in Play Therapy. All our staff receive First Aid and Safeguarding training. 2 members of staff are Level 3 Forest School Leaders.
- Support we offer regarding children's health and well-being
We offer individual support for each child we care for, based on their needs.
- Ways we inform parents about how their child is being supported
We work closely with parents and feedback informally, through parents evenings, our digital communication platform (Famly), learning journeys and assessments. We know how important communication between our setting and our families is and we work hard to develop really close relationships with all our families.
- Our complaints policy
We have a full complaints policy with a clear procedure. OFSTED would be informed of any serious complaint.
Welfare
- Alterations we have made to make our building accessible
Our site is accessed across a meadow, therefore wheelchair access can be challenging.
- Facilities we have for personal care
We have spacious composting toilets and nappy changing area.
- Specialist resources we have
Our unique site offers a variety of natural, sensory resources. Our high adult to child ratios also mean that we have plentiful time for each child. Our staff are our most precious resource - we have a wonderful, skilled and passionate team!
- How we include all children in activities, such as trips
We ensure all our activities are inclusive.
Access
Last updated: 22/09/2023