Monday, September 7, 2009 at 07:00PM Dear Daniel,
Tink had a fantastic time this summer at Forest Farm, she begged me to go on the days that she was not booked in (rather than stay with me which is unheard of). She absolutely loved the time she spent at Create. Her absolute favourite day was the world war 2 history day, she now knows far more about world war 2 than I do.
The pony's were a hit as were the chickens and the new sports barn is the best according to Tink. She loved the staff and so did I they obviously cared very much about giving the children not just a good, but a great time that stretched their imaginations allowed them to play and actually be children which in this world is an anomaly. Tink came home every day feeling tired out but happy, enthusiastic and with renewed fascination for the world.
The only down side is that Tink is now begging me to come back to the school which unfortunately for her is not a possibility at this time. However you can be sure that we will be booking her in for future holiday schemes
I just wanted to say thank you and that from my perspective as psychotherapist who works with children and in Play Development, I wish all schools/holidays schemes would take a leaf out of your book and make childhood fun, exciting and inspired. Every child should have the opportunity to benefit from the type of education, play and social experience that Forest Farm offers.
It was a big deal for me to leave Tink over the holidays (not a choice but a necessity) as it was when I first left her in the care of the Forest farm Nursery, on both occasions I have been rapidly reassured that my precious daughter has been looked after as well if not better than I could do myself both from a physical, social, moral, and psychological perspective.
Thank you.
Sophie