The centre received a donation from Councillor Winchester's community fund, enabling the purchase of a range of outdoor clothing and protective equipment for both children and staff. This includes dry robes, hats, and hoodies for staff, alongside waterproof jackets, trousers, socks, gloves, and hats for the children.
Scots Corner operates in partnership with 2 SCOTS at nearby Glencorse Barracks and supports numerous children from military families. The new clothing is intended to ensure that children can continue to enjoy outdoor learning throughout the year, regardless of the weather conditions.
Staff regularly utilise local woodland areas near the nursery, providing children with opportunities to learn, play, and explore in nature, which supports their health and wellbeing. Stacey Burns-Clark, the Scots Corner Early Years Centre Manager, highlighted the importance of outdoor time and the aim to remove practical barriers to accessing these spaces, especially during colder months.
Burns-Clark added, "Thanks to Councillor Winchester's support, we now have the equipment needed to help children enjoy outdoor learning in comfort and safety throughout the year." The new purple outdoor clothing, recognised as the colour for military children, also features the centre's logo, celebrating its connection with military families.
Councillor Pauline Winchester expressed her delight in supporting the centre, stating, "I was delighted to support Scots Corner Early Learning and Childcare Centre through my community fund. The centre does fantastic work with local children, including many from military families, and I know how important outdoor play and learning can be for children's wellbeing, confidence and development."
"This funding will help ensure children and staff can continue to enjoy the outdoors in all seasons, making the most of the excellent natural environment on their doorstep," she concluded.
