‘Free to Learn’
Free to learn was a project created during the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020. During this time many families, including our own, reassessed what was important for our children and for their education. From these reflections we wanted to create a project which encouraged children to develop the skills to teach themselves, to be a part of a community and to practice skills like cooking, creating and collaborating which they will need for the rest of their lives.

During a time of deprivation, we valued our connection with the natural world even more and felt it was important to foster and facilitate that connection in children, which is why we often take our groups on walks around the local countryside, on foraging expeditions and guide them with on-site activities to deepen and broaden their knowledge and respect for the flora and fauna around them.

If you’ve decided to attend school part time or home educate, we offer full days (9:30—3pm) for children aged 5-12 to spend in nature in our beautiful private woodland. Our aim is to deliver the highest quality of care and education in a unique outdoor setting, giving your child the chance to grow and learn in nature. 

This prospectus aims to provide you with an introduction to our days at Children of the Forest, our routines, our approach to supporting your child’s learning and development and how we aim to work together with you to best meet your child’s individual needs. This should be read alongside our Childcare Terms and Conditions for a full description of our services.