Why choose Sutton Outdoor Preschool?
A Preschool where children learn, grow and thrive outdoors.
At Sutton Outdoor Preschool, children spend their days exploring nature, building confidence, developing resilience, and forming meaningful friendships — all in the beautiful surroundings of Sutton Park.
What makes us unique:
⭐ Fully-outdoor enclosed woodland setting
⭐ Nature-based curriculum
⭐ High ratio of staff to children (1:4 for all ages)
⭐ Child-led, play-based learning
⭐ Strong focus on wellbeing, independence, and creativity
Our approach to outdoor learning...
Inspired by forest school principles. Rooted in early years excellence.
Our approach is based on the belief that children learn best through hands‑on experiences in the natural world.
Every day, children explore the woodland, discover new challenges, and develop essential skills through play.
Outdoor learning supports:
-
Physical development
-
Early literacy & numeracy
-
Social skills and teamwork
-
Emotional wellbeing
-
Problem‑solving & resilience
-
A lifelong love of nature
A day at Sutton Outdoor Preschool...
Every day at Sutton Outdoor Preschool is filled with exploration, creativity, and child‑led learning in the beautiful surroundings of Sutton Park.
Here’s a little glimpse of what our days involve...
%20-%20Copy.jpg)
-
woodland adventures and nature walks
-
open-ended activities linked to a learning focus
-
lots of child-led play opportunities throughout the day
-
creative and imaginative play using natural materials
-
lunch together in the log circle
-
storytelling, songs, and reflection time
What families say about us...
"...I love seeing my child's happy, muddy face and listening to tales of his adventures - the pictures on Tapestry are wonderful and we have a growing collection of sticks!.."
"...I cannot think of a more wholesome, holistic and nurturing environment - what an amazing learning experience you provide!.."
"...Communication is excellent from the team and I enjoy their fresh take on learning as well as their pragmatic approach. I know my children are well looked after and the focus on safe and fun child-led learning is unique..."
Our location...
We are located near Boldmere Gate, Sutton Park, Sutton Coldfield, offering a unique woodland learning environment for children across Birmingham and the West Midlands.