Schools and Nurseries

'There is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing!'

I feel passionately that all children should be educated outside, for at least part of their week, there are endless benefits. Children were not designed to sit at tables between four walls all day long. Forest School is a wonderful for children who find classrooms difficult learning environment. All children deserve to enjoy and learn in the outdoors. All they need is warm and waterproof clothing! 

Forest School is... 

Forest School programmes run throughout the year for schools, nurseries and Home Educating families. Following the Forest School ethos originating from Scandinavia, these child led outdoor educational programmes run all year round, in all weathers. Participants learn using real tools, campfires, and appropriate risk taking.

Your Forest School Leader

Holly Hilder is a forest school leader at Daws Hall Nature Reserve, and other private woodlands in the Stour Valley on the Suffolk/Essex border. Holly recently went on a research visit to an ‘Outdoor All Weathers’ nursery in Sweden and Germany. Holly has Outdoor First Aid, Public Liability Insurance, DBS check, Level 2 Food Safety, Safeguarding Certificate, and is a Level 3 qualified FS Leader. 

Costs

£125 per half day session, please contact for a free meeting, termly rates and sample session plans. 

Programmes available of 6 sessions or more throughout the year.

Taster days, holiday clubs, after school clubs are available.

All tools, equipment, resources, risk assessments, first aid kit, assistance finding site and planning around the group or curriculum provided.