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The now-famous comment of early years pioneer Margaret McMillan – ‘The best classroom and the richest cupboard is roofed only by the sky’ – appears prominently on the website of Dandelion Education, and fittingly so. Provision at this Norfolk setting, founded in 2015, is entirely outdoors. It is also exceptional in that it combines two approaches: that of Forest School and that of Philosophy for Children, thus providing a distinct experience of learning and development.
Its innovative provision and excellent practice were recognised at last year’s Nursery World Awards when it was named Nursery of the Year. Having been shortlisted by a group of experts, consultant Wendy Scott OBE judged Dandelion the winner from an exceptional list of contenders.
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