
Our Curriculum:
The Patchports


The Patchports
Dandelion’s Patchport is a skills, and knowledge based, child-led outdoor program; created by experienced, and qualified teachers and forest school leaders, Dandelion’s Patchport supports and nurtures development while providing a progressive framework for learning.
10 Key Learning Areas
Tailored for your child’s unique needs
Flexible & Child-Led
Children choose what, when, and how they learn
Confidence & Self-Esteem
Encourages positive self-development

Empowers Independence
Building resilience and awareness
Engages Curious Minds
Nature-based, hands-on learning
A Passport to Success
Foundations for lifelong growth
Dandelion’s Patchport engages children in purposeful activities and play; it supports the development of practical skills, and confidence; it nurtures a love of learning for its own sake.
The Patchport also aims to:
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Develop self-esteem
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Empower children
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Promote independence
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Nurture self-awareness
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Develop peer relationships
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Nurture communication skills
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Develop self-regulation via co-regulation
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Dandelion’s Patchport consists of 10 key areas:
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Toolwork
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Fire Lighting
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Cooking
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My Brilliant Brain (Philosophy)
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Yoga
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Trees & Minibeasts
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Watch Out (Risk Assessment
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Den Building
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Knots
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My Giant Voice (Emotional Literacy)
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Within each area you will find 3 competency levels:
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Apprentice
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Independent
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Leader (at this level, children support peers as they progress through the prior levels)
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There is also an accompanying teacher handbook, to support the delivery of each Patchport.
The Patchport curriculum supports children as they learn vital social and life skills; as they collaborate and communicate with peers; while they learn to manage their own emotions, behaviours and environment.
Testimonial
I battled with indoor nursery’s with my little boy as he is such an outdoor child who loves to learn about bugs, playing with water, sand, and getting dirty.
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We came across Dandelion and fell in love with the teachers, the outdoor area and all they had to offer for my little boy.
The biggest thing for me was the amount of settling in sessions they were prepared to give any child so that they happy to be left. This for me made the world of difference for my son.
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WYMONDHAM DANDELION FAMILY