Ofsted report extract

This is an extract from a Ofsted report carried out on a Sure Start centre in which Dig It Projects had recently installed their Outdoor ´Play and Learn´ Provisions.

"Children benefit greatly from the exciting and stimulating outdoor areas. They eagerly change into their puddle suits and boots and venture outside to play in the fresh air, learn new skills and enjoy investigating and exploring their surroundings. Children have the opportunity to learn about nature, growth and change as they plant and tend vegetables, such as, potatoes, radishes and herbs in the garden. Their freedom to play outdoors reflects in their good physical control as they access the wide range of activities offered that build on and extend their balance, co-ordination and spatial awareness. Wicker wigwam and play houses act as a den and places where children can use their imaginations and reenact familiar scenes from home. For example, in the play house the children were observed making a cup of tea. Children develop positive attitudes to one another as they learn about taking turns and show consideration for one another, for example, as they wait their turn." 

Ofsted Inspection Report: Rosedene Saltburn, 05/01/2011

Please follow this link to view their outdoor area installed by Dig It Projects -  Rosedene Sure Start Centre