Mar 10, 2023 | Developing School Grounds & Outdoor Spaces, Early Years Outdoors
I love being able to visit to Highway Farm Little Explorers Outdoor Nursery. Each time I have been, the place continues to involve in creative ways which are well worth sharing. The placement and quantities of mirrors around the site really caught my attention one...
Jul 28, 2017 | Developing School Grounds & Outdoor Spaces, Early Years Outdoors
Highway Farm has many pockets of inspiration for the outdoor early years enthusiast. I always liked their original sandpit pictured above and below. It’s got many attributes that I find appealing and add value to the children’s play including a couple of...
Jan 1, 2015 | Developing School Grounds & Outdoor Spaces, Early Years Outdoors
One commonly expressed concern about outdoor nurseries lies around the need for shelter and protection from the elements. Highway Farm is on a windy hill and this concern has been mitigated in several ways. First, the children are dressed for being outside. Second,...
Nov 4, 2014 | Developing School Grounds & Outdoor Spaces, Early Years Outdoors
Entrances matter. They provide the first indications of what a school or setting is like inside – or beyond the gate. They convey not just a physical message but also a hidden message about what the establishment values. At Highway Farm and Little Explorers...