WELCOME TO WILDLINGS
"Play is the highest form of research"
-Albert Einstein
THE WILDLINGS WAY
GROW – DISCOVER – EXPLORE
“At the heart of every child is a unique genius and personality.
We need to allow that spark of genius to catch fire, to burn brightly and shine.”
Michael Morpurgo
Wildlings offers an environment rich in awe and wonder. We are unique in the local area, offering sessions in both our light, welcoming hall and our beautiful ancient woodland setting.
We have a dedicated and knowledgeable team of early years educators and teachers who genuinely care about children and believe in our ethos. We keep our numbers low and have higher-than-required staff-to-child ratios, giving our experienced practitioners the time and space to understand each child as an individual. They observe carefully, respond to children’s interests and provide thoughtful opportunities to extend learning and development.
We believe children thrive when their strengths, interests and curiosities are recognised and nurtured. Our approach is built on strong, trusting relationships and an environment where children feel safe, valued and confident to explore. We give children the freedom to follow their own ideas, take on challenges, solve problems and build on what they already know, while providing guidance and support when they need it.
We also value the relationships we build with families. By getting to know each child and the people who are important to them, we can provide care and learning that is responsive to their individual needs, interests and experiences.
Our aim is for children to leave Wildlings feeling confident, resilient, curious and capable — ready to embrace new experiences, continue exploring the world around them and develop a lifelong love of learning.
OUTDOOR SESSIONS
Inspired by nature, learning through play
HALL BASED SESSIONS
Building relationships, Inspiring curiosity
JOIN OUR WAITING LIST
It is never too early to put your child's name on our list!
Places are allocated on a first come, first served basis so many parents book over a year in advance to get their child a place at Wildings.
Some sessions fill up very quickly so if you would like to guarantee a place on certain days please register your interest well in advance of when you would like your child to start with us.
However, if you didn't put your child's name on our list in advance do get in contact, as places do become available throughout the year.
PLEASE GET IN TOUCH
If you are interested in learning more about Wildlings, would like to add your child's name to our waiting list, or have any questions please email us at: enquiries.wildlings.derbyshire@gmail.com.
A member of our team will get back to you as soon as possible.
We offer termly show around sessions if you would like to come to have a look around our settings. Please contact us to be added to our mailing list for these as they fill up fast.
The Methodist School Rooms, Devonshire Street, Ambergate, Belper, UK DE56 2GJ
07474762190 / 07713287277