A different approach

"Environmental Education starts with a natural and deep appreciation for the outdoor world.  This is made possible for all children by the many and varied opportunities for play in the grounds and woodlands of the school ."

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The rewards for clearing the grounds is naturally a bonfire
- even for 4 year olds

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"Rusty the Robot" planned and performed by 6 year olds

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proving that plants have roots


At Park each child is on their own developmental path. The individual needs and interests of every child are therefore catered for along with plentiful opportunities for developing self confidence, self esteem and independence. We believe that a careful blending of intellectual, social and creative opportunities provides a wholesome and balanced education.


Learning is built around themes related to science and the environment. This starts in the Early Years with children learning more about themselves and the changing cycles of nature and then moves on to older children considering such issues as habitats and ecology which are interesting to them now and important for the future. Children have an opportunity to contribute to the scope of the themes and parents to actively support them.

Education about the environment is a priority for the school and is both promoted and enhanced by it’s beautiful natural surroundings and its "hands on" community approach to education.

Our aim is to help children to become enthusiastic, self motivated and creative learners throughout life with the perseverance to follow through their own ideas. Experience shows that this is just what our children do.

Park School, Park Road, Dartington, Totnes, Devon TQ9 6EQ
Telephone 01803 864588


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