Forest School provision is designed for children who are unable to fully access mainstream education and/or would benefit from a complementary, therapeutic outdoor learning environment. Set in beautiful woodland, our sessions are entirely child-led and shaped by the individual interests, needs, and strengths of each participant.
We are proud to be SEND specialists and neuro affirming practitioners, creating an inclusive, accepting environment where neurodivergent children are understood, supported, and celebrated for who they are. Our team recognises and values each child’s unique ways of thinking, feeling, communicating, and connecting with the world, ensuring that support is always tailored, flexible, and person-centred.
We offer a safe, nurturing setting where trusting relationships are built through warmth, empathy, and consistency. Practitioners empathise with each child’s experiences, emotions, and perspectives, responding with sensitivity and curiosity. We actively encourage the sharing of concerns, reflections, and ideas — creating an open, communicative environment where children and staff feel safe to express themselves and be heard. Teamwork is embedded into our daily practice, providing opportunities for children to work alongside peers and trusted adults, problem-solve, collaborate, and build meaningful connections.
The beautiful woodland environment is intentionally calm, predictable, and sensory-considerate, providing children with opportunities to explore, take supported risks, and build confidence in their own time. Structure is gently provided through familiar routines and clear, compassionate boundaries, offering a sense of safety and containment while preserving autonomy and choice.
Our practice is firmly trauma-informed. We recognise the lasting impact of difficult experiences and prioritise emotional safety, connection, and co-regulation. Our skilled practitioners respond with empathy and flexibility, working alongside children to share in their successes, support their challenges, and hold space for big emotions when they arise.
Risky activities such as campfire cooking and tool use are integral to our programme, offering opportunities to develop confidence, risk awareness, decision-making, and resilience in a supportive, supervised setting. Qualified Forest School Leaders lead each session, using sensitive observation and reflective practice to shape future planning and adapt provision to meet the evolving needs of every child. These observations also contribute to ongoing programme evaluation, ensuring our offer remains responsive, therapeutic, and truly centred around the children and young people we support.
Please get in touch to see how we can support you and your child email Sarah@natureoflearning.co.uk