SCHOOL of CURIOSITY
"There's been a big change in her confidence, she's happy, chatty, dancy and singy when she comes home.."
Prue, May 2023
"This school has been a very important part of helping P out of a very difficult place...he says he can really be himself here."
Mother, May 2023
"Here my child interacts with other children he can relate to. They accept him for who he is and he learns how to be in this world."
Mother, May 2023
Places AVAILABLE now for SPRING
Tuesday (full) Wednesday (spaces) Thursday (spaces)
10am - 3pm
Positive learning - with creativity, collaboration and kindness.
dates REGISTER YOUR PLACE NOW
Registration form below
5 - 7 week terms in line with BANES
8 - 13 years
Tuesday 10-3pm @ Rockaway Park, Temple Cloud
Wednesday 10-3pm @ Rockaway Park, Temple Cloud
Thursday 10-3pm @ Rockaway Park, Temple Cloud
Drop-off 9.50am prompt por favor!
Term 1 dates 2023 - 6 week term
4-7 Sept to 17-19 Oct
Half Term
Term 2 dates - 7 week term
31-2 Nov to 12-14 Dec
2024
Term 3 dates - 5 week term
9-12 Jan to 6-8 Feb
Term 4 dates - 6 week term
20-22 Feb to 26-28 March
Term 5 dates - 6 week term
16-18 April to 21-23 May
Term 6 dates - 7 week term
4-6 June to 16-18 July
The Honesty Box:
Cost to Parents per day for 6 week term:
@ £210 (£35 per day - low/unwaged)
@£270 (£45 per day - reasonable income)
@£330 (£55 per day - if you know you can afford it)
Bursary place available for parents - please ask Angela.
Cost if child receives EOTAS, other SEN funding
or costs met by organisations including LA and schools:
Sliding scale of £130-£150 per day
We believe that creativity, collaboration and kindness are central to developing the confidence to learn and socialise. We see evidence everyday, that being outside in nature is a source of health, joy and inspiration to children.
We are focused on developing a life-long pleasure in learning, whether it is: solving problems, science, poetry, expressing ourselves with paint, dance or cardboard sculpting. We value skills that enable us to function in collaboration with each other and to make ethical or practical decisions.
The ability to self-regulate and understand one's own 'emotional weather' is key learning for all children. Developing sensitivity towards others together with acceptance of ourselves helps create a safe space to have fun, play and learn.
The pace of the day reflects the children who are present and their needs. As they see that their ideas and feelings are valued develop the confidence and motivation to try new things. The physical and emotional space around them means that on any day they can be brave or not, they can choose when to take risks and try something challenging or not. There is no judgement or pressure rather support and opportunities.
The children learn that they are safe here, that they have agency, that they can ask for the help and there is no shame in not knowing something. They can also chose to step back and to challenge themselves another day. This balance is where the work lies - in creating an inspired space for the children to learn and having the patience and faith to let them chose to.
Angela's number is
0790 6330 697
call and have a chat. It might be that this place is not right for your child but I am always happy to listen and share any helpful contacts or ideas. You are not alone.
