Stay and Play
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Location: Dane Bank Green Space, Denton, Manchester alongside Denton West End Cricket Club, closest postcode - M34 2HB
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Day & Times: Friday mornings, Tameside Council Term Time 10:00-11:30 am
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Session length: 1.5 hours
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Ages: open to babies (cruising/walking stage), toddlers and pre-schoolers. Older children are welcome, however the majority of our customers are early years on this session.
About
Being outdoors and playing with other children greatly builds up confidence and physical development as children learn how to manoeuvre around uneven ground and practice climbing and balancing.
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A more relaxed, child-led session built to encourage curiosity and exploration between parent and child. Dane Bank is more Early Years focussed and is set up as an Outdoor Nursery.
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Sessions are currently ran by experienced Qualified level 3 forest school leaders, who boast a wealth of experience & knowledge in child development, outdoor learning and specialise in supporting those with SEND, they carefully guide & lead the groups. The children are given the freedom to choose what they want to do and we are very flexible in following their interests and lead, taking advantage of seasonal on site changes, foraging for example, and friendships within the group.
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​Session structure:
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Welcome, introductions and story
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45-60 mins of free play with set up wildlife, nature and themed activities based on the seasons and/or the story
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Finish around our campfire with snacks, milk or hot chocolate and singing/sharing what we have enjoyed.
Notes:
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We are a completely outdoors setting, with use of an on site camping toilet running in term time only (based on Tameside Council's holidays). We have a holiday club available at other sites in school holidays, except Christmas.
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Please dress children in appropriate clothing for the weather - special waterproof clothing kits and snowsuits are available to purchase
Areas for play
FAIRY GARDEN
MUD KITCHEN
HAMMOCKS
BASECAMP