balijay
06-01-2011, 04:41 PM
So, my family has an allotment - it wasn't really used last year as I was pregnant and as such is pretty overgrown etc. We were thinking of giving it up but I am loathe to do so as I don't have a useable garden for minding. Not a huge issue as I make good use of the beach, New Forest and local parks, but then I got thinking could I turn this into a really child-friendly allotment?
I am thinking along the lines of child-height raised planters, bird tables, sand pit, picnic table, sensory planting (it has a small pond which will need covering).....other local childminders could make use of it too....... my thoughts are running away with me!
I would like your thoughts on whether you think this is a crazy idea/too much work or would it be worthwhile doing? I would really love to have a unique and special side to my childminding business - something which makes me stand out from the crowd, and as I said I don't have a garden.
I am going to speak to my local early years team but does anyone know if funding may be available for this sort of thing - particularly as it could benefit all the local childminders?
Comments please!
Lou x ps can someone explain how to post photos then I can show you what a state the plot is in!
I am thinking along the lines of child-height raised planters, bird tables, sand pit, picnic table, sensory planting (it has a small pond which will need covering).....other local childminders could make use of it too....... my thoughts are running away with me!
I would like your thoughts on whether you think this is a crazy idea/too much work or would it be worthwhile doing? I would really love to have a unique and special side to my childminding business - something which makes me stand out from the crowd, and as I said I don't have a garden.
I am going to speak to my local early years team but does anyone know if funding may be available for this sort of thing - particularly as it could benefit all the local childminders?
Comments please!
Lou x ps can someone explain how to post photos then I can show you what a state the plot is in!