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Outdoor Clothing for the Foundation Phase - Waterproofs & Wellies

The introduction of the Foundation Stage (Foundation Phase in Wales) has meant many schools are looking to purchase waterproofs in large quantities. Adventure Togs always allows a discount to schools purchasing in bulk e.g. All-in-one waterproof suits from £13, separates from £15 with free P&P.

Please see our schools price list . If you cannot find what you are looking for please telephone us on 0845 0945 840 or email sales@adventuretogs.co.uk as we have access to a much wider range than on this list.

If you need wellies, we can also supply bulk orders at competitive prices.

 

Healthy Schools Awards

I was recently invited to both the Neath Port Talbot and Swansea Healthy Schools Awards in order to promote our schools waterproofs range. There was a great deal of interest from healthy schools coordinators and head teachers in our range of outdoor clothing. The Bugzz rain ponchos drew a great deal of attention, as modelled by Helen Crocombe from Evolve Sport . As well as foundation stage, there was much interest from teachers of older children, with some schools becoming Forest Schools or even adopting parcels of land in which they planning a woodland garden. It was enlightening to see the range of sports activities children take part in at school these days with many putting on exercise and dance displays, and to hear how healthy eating is encouraged using awards for fruit eating etc.

Foundation Phase Delayed

I was really sad to hear the announcement yesterday that the implementation of the Foundation Phase early years learning scheme will be delayed due to lack of funding. Welsh Education Minister, Jane Hutt met with teaching unions and LEA's and it seems all are waiting for more cash (from somewhere?).

Read BBC News article.

The Foundation Phase places greater emphasis on learning through play for the 3-7 year age group, particularly outdoors. Play is so important to children's learning and development, the thought of learning through outdoor play is much more appealing than a boring old classroom! Fingers crossed for more funding!

Foundation Stage Waterproofs

We regularly have enquiries from nurseries and primary schools about waterproofs for the Foundation Stage (Foundation Phase in Wales). As the Foundation Stage places a strong emphasis on learning through outdoor play, many schools are looking for fun ways to keep their pupils clean and dry.

The most popular waterproof for this age range is undoubtedly the Bodge the Badger Jumbo Suit which is part of the Outdoor Scene core range of children's waterproofs and continues to be a best seller year after year. Easy to put on and off by the kids, lightweight enough for ease of movement during play and waterproof enough to sit in puddles! It comes in red, navy, royal and pink in sizes 1-2 to 7-8 years.

We always recommend that schools purchase one colour for each size of suit, so the staff and children can easily identify sizes. Some schools prefer to stick to one colour however, to prevent arguments!

The 2 piece suits, either Bodge the Badger Splash Trousers and Splash Jackets or GTI Andes Trousers and Kobe Jacket prove more popular with older children. Equally as waterproof as the Jumbo suits, we either sell them as separates or complete suits.

Another option, the one children seem to fall in love with, is the Bugzz Ponchos. These are not strictly waterproof but they are showerproof and offer good protection (particularly if worn with over-trousers) and come in a fun range of designs. They have been really popular for nursery and special needs children. The seams are sealed and once popped up under the arms, they will not blow up with the wind!

We always send out samples for you to try on the children, so you do not make any mistakes with sizing and have our account details set up with a number of LEA's.

P.S. We do not advertise wellies on our website at the moment but we supply Sherwood Forest Wellies which come in fun children's designs as well as the more traditional wellington! Again, contact us for samples.