"Outdoor learning experiences are often remembered for a lifetime. Integrating learning and outdoor experiences, whether through play in the immediate grounds or adventures further afield, provides relevance and depth to the curriculum in ways that are difficult to achieve indoors. Learning outdoors can be enjoyable, creative, challenging and adventurous and helps children and young people learn by experience and grow as confident and responsible citizens who value and appreciate the spectacular landscapes, natural heritage and culture of Scotland."
https://education.gov.scot/Documents/cfe-through-outdoor-learning.pdf
https://education.gov.scot/Documents/cfe-through-outdoor-learning.pdf
Where We Are
Who We Support
On the 1st of September 2018 a team of staff took part in the Rob Roy Mighty Hike (26 miles) for Macmillan between Callander and Killin along the Rob Roy Way. To say this will be a challenge is an understatement. Many of the team have witnessed the suffering of family members and the family of friends who have battled various forms of cancer.
www.justgiving.com/fundraising/fentonbarnsnurseryladies2018 |
Evie, who lives in Shilbottle, is 5 years old and was diagnosed with Diamond Blackfan Anaemia (DBA) at the age of 6 weeks.
DBA is a rare blood condition where the bone marrow fails to produce red blood cells. The condition is extremely rare, affecting approx. 125 people in the UK and less than 1000 worldwide. It requires intensive therapy and has no known cure. |
More recently Fenton Barns chose to support a local cause that was close to our hearts. Macy was diagnosed with scoliosis at six years old and because many of the staff have previously worked with Macy we decided to get our thinking caps on and organise some fundraising. We have so far raised around £3000. We cant thank everyone's support enough!
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"To honour babies who have died, been stillborn or miscarried. To help gather timeless memories. It wasn’t so long ago that when a baby died it was taken away, no touch, no cuddles, no time together…………no memories."
SIMBA is about memories. www.simbacharity.org.uk/ |
Home-Start is one of the leading family support charities in the UK.
Home-Start volunteers help families with young children deal with the challenges they face. We support parents as they learn to cope, improve their confidence and build better lives for their children. www.home-start.org.uk/Pages/Category/home-start-scotland |
From Little Acorns is an exciting charitable organisation that grows a love for reading, books, learning and play. Our work is aimed at babies, toddlers, children and their families. From Little Acorns works in partnership with play, art and children's organisations and families to create an innate love for reading and to encourage children being read to from infancy. |
"BBC Children in Need is the BBC's UK corporate charity. Thanks to the support of the public, we are able to make a real difference to the lives of children all across the UK."
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Beach Wheelchairs is a Scottish Charity which believes that everyone has the right to enjoy our beautiful beaches. We provide beach wheelchairs for children and adults and a beach walker for loan free of charge from our Beach Hut at North Berwick Harbour, East Lothian.
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Our Connections
"Eco-Schools is an international initiative designed to encourage whole-school community action on Learning for Sustainability."
We have now achieved our green flag which is flying proudly outside the nursery. www.eco-schools.org.uk/ 
The Scottish Rural Awards are the ultimate benchmark of excellence in Scotland’s countryside – a celebration of the enterprise, innovation, dedication and community spirit of those who live in rural Scotland.
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The awards are designed to reward excellence in childcare and provide a unique opportunity to participate in a spectacular evening celebrating your achievements. The awards are open to anyone working in the early years childcare and nursery sector and we have a wide range of categories to encompass the best achievements across the board.
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Morris-Jones Photogrtaphy is a local photographer we have worked closley with over the years taking photographs for the children, nursery environment and promotional purposes. www.morris-jonesphotography.co.uk/ |
Sing along with Sue has provided the children at Fenton Barns Nursery for many years and the children are very excited when they hear Sue is coming.
‘I have worked with young children for 40 years and I know how important music is in their lives. I have accumulated a wide range of songs and music activities. These will fit in with any topic or theme that the children might be working on and also includes the seasons and festivals throughout the year.’ |
Lynn has been teaching the children Yoga at Fenton Barns Nursery since June 2018. The children enjoy the session Lynn provide.
‘I have been practising Yoga for almost 25 years and teaching children for 12 years. I’ve taught thousands of children in schools and nurseries across Edinburgh and East Lothian, and in January will be returning to George Heriot’s and Blackhall to teach Yoga in their nurseries for the 12th year. I’m delighted to be teaching at Fenton Barns Nursery. |
Little Box Stars aims to improve motor skills development and performance whilst educating through sport. ‘Our fun filled programme has been designed to introduce 2-5 year old’s to the beautiful game in a fun, friendly environment where they can take their first steps into developing into full Box Soccer Players, and hopefully the stars of the future.’ https://boxsoccertraining.com/services/little-box-stars |
Our Suppliers
Most of our food we serve here at Fenton Barns is sourced locally from the suppliers below.
Roots and Fruits
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Anderson Butchers
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Dickinson & Son
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