The Wooden Spoon Flourishing Garden at Guildford Nursery School Receives £18,000 Grant
SurreyThe Wooden Spoon Flourishing Garden at Guildford Nursery School, a Playground & Outdoor Activities project in Surrey, has been awarded a grant of £18,000 from Wooden Spoon Surrey. This initiative, aimed at creating an engaging outdoor learning environment for young children, is set to make a meaningful impact on the local community by giving children a chance to learn.
Opened on the 24th March 2026, the new outdoor space has encouraged children to explore, discover and build confidence through play, helping to nurture curiosity, communication and social development in a safe and stimulating environment.
About Guildford Nursery School
Guildford Nursery School is dedicated to helping every child become more confident, capable and curious through an education experience tailored to their individual needs and interests. Led by a team of experienced and qualified staff, the nursery works closely with families to build on each child’s strengths and support their development through play-based learning.
The school has a strong reputation for championing outdoor learning and the benefits of nature-based education. Previous community gardening initiatives at the nursery have highlighted the importance of green spaces in supporting both wellbeing and learning.
The new Playground & Outdoor Activities project will build on this ethos by creating an inspiring outdoor environment designed to support early years learning, imaginative play and physical activity. The Wooden Spoon Flourishing Garden will provide opportunities for children to connect with nature, develop confidence outdoors and strengthen key social and emotional skills through exploration and shared experiences.
Funded by a generous Wooden Spoon Charity grant, this playground project aligns with Wooden Spoon’s commitment to creating inclusive and enriching environments that foster wellbeing, development and growth. The new space will give children the opportunity to learn through play while creating lasting benefits for families and the wider school community.
About Wooden Spoon
Wooden Spoon is a charitable organisation dedicated to transforming lives through the power of the rugby community. Committed to supporting children and young people with disabilities or facing disadvantage across the UK and Ireland, the charity has funded numerous projects that create opportunities for these individuals.
With a strong history of impactful, community-driven initiatives, Wooden Spoon strives to improve lives through physical, educational and social projects.
Through collaborations like this, Wooden Spoon continues its mission to bring about positive, lasting change in communities.
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