Peter Pan Nursery and Forest School Partnership

A stream, log bridges and a forest school cabin shaped Peter Pan Nursery and Forest School Partnership's outdoor character in May 2026. In May 2026, children explored wildlife, moved water and stones, and used ropes in imaginative play. Nature provided material for conversation, physical challenges and shared problem-solving.

At its May 2026 inspection, Ofsted awarded Strong standard across achievement, behaviour and routines, welfare and wellbeing, curriculum and teaching, inclusion, and leadership and governance; safeguarding standards were met, with excellent progress identified for children including those with SEND and disadvantaged children.

The Woking setting has 24 places in total. Children attending in May 2026 were aged two to four.

The EYFS provides the framework for children's learning, development and care: play and everyday experiences support communication, physical development and growing independence. In May 2026, forest school put outdoor exploration into practice through pond dipping, tool use and balancing on a hammock. Children learnt safety boundaries while attempting physical challenges, including crossing log bridges.

Inside and outside, children's ideas shaped activities. In May 2026, a dragon-building project involved joining materials, discussing sculpture and comparing lengths. This brought hand control, vocabulary and mathematical thinking into one shared undertaking. A discovery in the ground became an investigation of insects and possible animal clues.

Outdoor equipment also supported imaginative play. In May 2026, children created a pretend train station, collected water from a pump and experimented with moving stones. They helped return the trolley and equipment after forest school, giving cooperation a practical purpose.

At the May 2026 inspection, Ofsted found that individual settling arrangements, close relationships with key staff and tailored support helped children feel secure, while early identification, referrals and work with families and external professionals supported children with SEND.

In May 2026, home visits, detailed induction procedures and individually adapted settling periods helped staff understand each child's needs. Visual route information and a board showing the present activity and what followed helped children understand forest school sessions. An emotions board gave children a concrete way to explain their feelings.

Key staff tracked development and shared next steps with colleagues in May 2026, helping adults adapt their interactions consistently. Additional funding supported forest school equipment for disadvantaged children and extra staffing for children with SEND. Children also prepared and served snacks, while staff adapted their support for those finding eating difficult.

Family participation extended beyond everyday conversations. In May 2026, twilight sessions involved woodland walks with parents and carers followed by toasted marshmallows; rock concerts gave children opportunities to demonstrate their skills.

The address is St Thomas Church, Littlewick common Littlewick Road, Woking, GU21 2JZ.

In May 2026, opening hours were 9.15am to 4pm from Monday to Thursday and 9.15am to 12.15pm on Friday. That shorter Friday window matters when matching childcare to a working week. These are dated opening hours rather than a description of bookable sessions.

• Outdoor participation. In May 2026, activities included stream exploration, pond dipping and tool use. At a visit, discuss how your child would be introduced to these experiences and supported with the practical routines.
• Friday planning. The May 2026 opening pattern finished at 12.15pm on Fridays. What attendance pattern would fit your family's week?
• Continued development. The May 2026 next step was to keep monitoring staff practice so its effect on children's achievement and wellbeing could deepen. Families can use this as a specific point for discussing ongoing development.

Peter Pan suits families drawn to outdoor exploration and learning built around children's questions. The May 2026 examples connect physical independence with language, cooperation and practical tasks, while individual settling and visual communication provide useful detail about support. For parents weighing its fit, the outdoor day and the shorter Friday opening pattern deserve equal attention.