Testimonials

“Gabriel was thrilled to be shown how to whittle.  He spent time over the next few days whittling at a piece of wood and it was lovely for me to know that he knew how to do this safely, and to see how proud he was about it all!”

Kate (parent)

“My first visit and what an experience!  This is how I want my children’s first weeks at school to be.  Great environment, great people, great insight!”

Brad (parent)

“I liked playing hide and seek and on the swing best, and painting and making things.”

Mirelle, aged 5

“Ideas were great and I liked the way we were able to participate with the activities as the children would”

Mark (teacher)

“I got lots of new ideas to take back and share with the children”

Sally (teacher)

“In such a short time my daughter Maddie has grown in confidence, going for walks to with Helen to hang bird food without me… This is really lovely and I’m really pleased.”

Maria (parent)

“I like going for walks, making bows and arrows and getting to know everyone.”

Gabriel, aged 6

“Being in the wildflower meadow and seeing the bee orchids was like having our own private piece of heaven.”

Tania (parent)

“I liked the ideas for various games and how to use the outdoors to its full potential.”

Graham (teacher)

“I enjoyed exploring the concept of taking learning outdoors, especially for KS2 children, and tackling risk assessments.”

Alison (teacher)

“First day for Fran, and we have been welcomed by everyone here, and by the wood, which provided us with blackberries, elderberries, and apples for a wonderful jam made on the fire.”

Lucy (parent)

“I really, really liked whittling.”

Oliver, aged 6

“Wilf was in heaven… he loved the swing, the children, and the freedom.  He was very proud of his nettle string and the pleasure of the day lasted all week.”

Sarah (parent)

“Water-fighting is one of my favourite things.  Making things too.”

Misha, aged 5

“This training course gave me fantastic practical ideas and inspiration.
Brilliant !”

Rowena (teacher)

“This course was a great into to Forest School. Thanks.”

Helen (teacher)