My son has been with Louise & Mimi since the start of this school year (nearly 10 months), first at WAP nursery setting and now with the Beverley Brook childminding setting. I wasn't looking for a forest school for my son, but happened upon it after moving to Putney and I am so so glad that I did. Right from my first meeting with Louise, my son warmed to her (which says a lot for a shy toddler) as did I. He has been in several childcare settings, and without doubt, Louise & Mimi provide the most nurturing, kind and understanding care to my deeply feeling, emotional little guy. The pace is gentle, the other kids are kind and there is lots of one on one attention and care due to the high ratio of adults to kids.

Being outside on and around Putney/Barnes Commons is a complete privilege that I wish my son could enjoy for longer. He always comes home completely filthy (which I love) and tired. He has made some lovely friends there, as have I as a Putney newcomer!

Being outside offers lots of great learning opportunities. My son knows more about the area than I do, pointing out plants and trees I don't know the name of, showing me what we can cook and eat, telling me about the different local wildlife, and learning about how to stay safe outdoors. He gets to run, puddle jump, climb, build and explore and I'm grateful to Louise and Mimi for providing such great experiences for him and supporting this part of his education.

I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Beverley Brook forest school to other parents.

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