Join Our Team

Supply List

Are you looking to explore the possibilities of outdoor learning. Perhaps you want to extend your knowledge of a fully outdoor setting. Look no further!

Becoming a member of our supply team can offer you the flexibility and experience of working within Early Years. 

This role is perfect for individuals who are: 

Registered with the SSSC or GTCS

Students working towards their Early years qualification 

Practitioners who are looking to gain more experience of educating in the great outdoors. 

Practitioners who can work either school holidays or the full year. 

In return you will be offered £12 per hour and the opportunity to work with an industry leading team in within the unique settings of Little Bugs Abercorn and Little Bugs Fordell Firs 

Supply interviews will take place as follows

Monday 13th May 2024 at Fordell Firs 2.30pm to 6pm 

Wednesday 22nd May at Abercorn (Hopetoun Estate) 2.30pm to 6pm 

Interested? Apply via our online form below. If you have any further questions please email info@littlebugs.co.uk

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all about

our Values

The little bugs setting allows children to learn through play by using the woodlands and the great outdoors to spark imagination, investigation, and appropriate challenge for each individual child. We promote a growth mind set, understanding that resilience is a skill that should be encouraged from an Early age. Our Visions and Values align with the SHANARRI indicators as well as the Getting it Right For Every Child (GIRFEC) Framework set by the Scottish Government.

about

our Ethos

Learning in the great outdoors

At Little Bugs we give children access to environments and experiences which are unique to being outdoors. Little Bugs offers opportunities for physical activity.

Building Nurturing relationships with the whole nursery community

We will build relationships on trust and encourage a growth mindset as we know this is the best way for a child to become confident and resilient individuals.

Learning through Play

The little bugs nursery environment allows children to play and learn using natural resources which develops a good understanding and respect for nature and the environment.

GROWTH MINDSET

We encourage all children to meet their full potential and support them to recognise their own levels of achievement. We scaffold all our little bugs throughout their learning journey.

our

vision

 At Little Bugs we feel the time has come to go back to basics allowing children to reconnect with their natural surroundings.

Meet the

Team

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Louise
FOUNDER

 Louise’s first degree was in Retail management and consumer studies. Alongside her degree Louise worked In John Lewis department store. Her role involved managing and working on several high profile projects both locally and nationally for the department store. As one of the store recruitment advisors she hired and coached staff for departments across the branch. The opportunity to retrain arose and Louise decided that she wanted to go back to university to complete a postgraduate in Primary Education.  

      Louise is now an experienced Primary School teacher currently working as a learning support teacher within Fife Council. Louise has worked closely with children who have been identified as having additional support needs. Her extensive knowledge and experience of working with children with Autism, ADHD and attachment difficulties has enhanced her skills in ensuring that all children have access to the curriculum for excellence. 

“It is such a privilege to be able to influence and teach young children at a very early point of their lives. I have seen first-hand the benefits of outdoor learning to all children, especially those who need further support as they find their own way to grow and develop as an

individual. I am a mother of two young children, and it is plain to see how much they enjoy being outside. My children are bursting with questions and are at their happiest alongside nature. Through teaching experiences, I have gained an insight into the effects of different social factors and the pattern of behaviour that extends from these experiences. This ignites a passion within me about the importance of early years intervention and investing in young
children to ensure that they are equipped with the tools to navigate through life, giving them the best start possible. With all these factors in mind, I am so excited to finally have the opportunity to build my dream, an outdoor nursery right in the heart of where I grew up.”
Paul
Paul
FOUNDER

Paul is currently working in an engineering role with BT having completed a modern apprenticeship in telecommunications supported by Skills Development Scotland. Paul has always had a keen interest in conservation and the environment which led him to studying these subjects at Glasgow University and graduating with a degree in Geography.

“Since becoming a Dad of two it has really made me think about my own childhood and how it has shaped me as the person I am today. As a young boy all I ever wanted to do was explore the outdoor environment which surrounded me. Brought up in the middle of Edinburgh green space was limited but we were fortunate enough to have woods near us and this is where my young friends and I were often drawn to. In this environment it felt like we were free to do anything we wanted to, and we did but it was how we interacted with each other and what we learnt from the surroundings which really benefited us. The gang huts, tree swings and holes we dug will be long gone now but the social and practical skills as well the appreciation for the world around me is something that is with me today.

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