At Little Squirrels Torquay Community Interest company our aim is to connect children of all ages with the joys of being out in nature no matter what the weather. We enjoy stomping in puddles, squelching in mud, making fires to keep warm as well as making sun shadows, bug hotels and more.

For little ones up to 5 years old there are various outdoor groups

Woodland Play group- includes wooden toys out in nature, walk, snacks and story. Orchard Explorers- longer walk, nature based craft, exploration, games, snacks and story. Outdoor Explorers- 45 mins of walking, exploring off the beaten track (though walks can be made pram accesible a sling allows for more adventerous routes to be completed), nature craft, nature exploration, snacks and story.

Forest school sessions- 2 hrs guided by the intersts of those attending curently alternating project weeks with campfire/ fire making weeks. Split into two age groups 4-8 years and 9+. Home educated pupils very welcome.

Find dates and exact venue details at facebook.com/LittleSquirrelsTorquay as it may change in response to the popularity of the groups.

Who to contact

Contact Name : Anne Rees

Contact Position : group leader

Telephone : 07783963783

E-mail : littlesquirrelstq@yahoo.com

Website : Little Squirrel’s Torquay CIC

Where to go

Name : Rowcroft Hospic Orchard

Address : Avenue Road
Torquay
Postcode : TQ2 5LS

Notes : Forest school/ Woodland play group and Orchard explorers take place at Rowcroft Hospice

Outdoor explorers takes place at Decoy park in Newton Abbot

Time / Date Details

When is it on : Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday term time only

Time of day : Morning

Session Information : 9.30-12

Other Details

Costs

Table of costs

Details : £7.50 per session additional £3.75 per sibling

Availability

Age Ranges : From 0 years to 14 years

Referral required : No

Inclusion Information

Wheelchair Access

Has Provision : Yes

Details : If advanc notice is given both sites can be made more accessible

Special Needs

Has Provision : Yes

Experience with : Hearing Difficulties
Autistic Spectrum Disorder ASD
Cerebral Palsy
Challenging Behaviour
Learning difficulties
Diabetes

Details : I am a special needs teacher and worked in residential special needs education with children with epilepsy, cerebral palsy, autistic spectrum disorder, diabetes and more. I can communicate with makaton and basic sign language.

Dietary Needs

Has Provision : Yes

Experience with : Yes

Details : All snacks are vegan, further dietary needs can be catered for with enough notice on booking.

Cultural Provisions

Has Provision : No