Willow's Forest School Classes

Forest School Classes - Spring Term 2023

Our Forest School classes run every morning, 1000-1200. If you are booking the full term you can pay in monthly instalments, starting in August. Please get in touch so we can set this up for you.  

Please use this link to book https://bookwhen.com/willowsforestschool

There is something for every child to enjoy, whether it be den building, going on scavenger hunts, identifying bugs, using hand tools, playing in the mud kitchen or toasting marshmallows over a camp fire. Come rain or shine, the children are free to explore and learn about nature by making bug hotels and habitats for our wildlife including our resident fox "Willow". We start with a safety talk, we chat about the seasonal changes and activities we have planned and we have toasted marshmallows and a camp fire at the end. The bit in the middle is over to the children, where some gravitate to the mud kitchen, whilst others learn a skill. Some may prefer to have a tea party or play in dens, whilst others like to climb or explore with friends. Over time the children's experience at Willow's will change as they become more confident and independent. There is no pressure, the children make their own choices and overtime they will reach out and participate in skill based activities, as they see their peers sawing, drilling, whittling and managing risk. This is an accompanied class for children aged 1-4 years, however our Leaders will approach you if they feel your child is ready to attend unaccompanied, which is usually when aged 3 years old and can manage the toilet independently and has demonstrated managing risk. They will be asked to wear a tabard and and you will see this in our gallery below.