Early Years at Peacock Lodge
At Winterfold School, we are proud to offer an education that extends far beyond the classroom, unleashing the full potential of every pupil through the power of outdoor learning.
It is well known that outdoor education has many benefits for a child’s physical and emotional wellbeing. It can build confidence, stimulate enjoyment and improve memory and concentration in the classroom. At Winterfold, children in our Kindergarten benefit from a rounded curriculum. Alongside solid foundations in literacy and numeracy, important life skills including team work, creativity and problem solving are developed.
Kindergarten pupils get the best of both worlds; spending time in a traditional classroom setting in the heart of our Pre-Prep and spending time in our dedicated outdoor learning and STEM centre, Peacock Lodge.
The Winterfold Outdoor Way
The Winterfold Outdoor Way empowers children with first hand experiences creating experiential learning which can use the whole body and mind through a variety of outdoor learning activities. Outdoor learning also nourishes opportunities for awe and wonder which allows each child to revisit their fascinations, schema and dispositions.
"Winterfold has always believed in the benefits of learning beyond the classroom, and we recognise that outdoor learning offers children unique opportunities and experiences that cannot always be taught within the constraints of the classroom. Where better to experience the great outdoors than at Peacock Lodge in the fresh air and beautiful grounds? Children come out of their shells and become more social as they feel less inhibited by having all the space around them. We take great delight in watching them have fun, making new friends and becoming more confident in taking part in games and activities".
Peacock Lodge
Peacock Lodge, is inspired by the great outdoors and offers children from 2 years old a range of exciting learning opportunities. More than just a Forest School, Peacock Lodge’s natural environment includes a willow village, a natural pond area, an orchard and bird hides providing plenty of space to grow and learn.
