ABOUT US

Lewis Ames and Gemma Southerden are both former teachers who have gone into business together to focus on what they are passionate about: giving children and families meaningful learning and play experiences, in the great outdoors. Since becoming qualified Forest School Leaders, and starting with a few small groups, Children of the Forest is now a well-loved part of the Mid Devon community.

WHAT DO WE DO?

We run forest school sessions in our beautiful, private 3 acres of Gaddon Woods near Uffculme. As well as our Home Ed days, we run two weekly toddler groups, a Saturday morning club and holiday clubs for 6-12 year olds, and seasonal ‘Forest Families’ festivals (Forest Families is a great session to attend to get to know us and the forest - you can find dates by clicking ‘Book Now’ from the Homepage). Activities include campfire cooking, nature learning, natural crafts, shelter building, fire lighting, woodwork and tool use and much more. In our sessions, children can explore and follow their own learning, play and friendships, supported by qualified teachers and forest school leaders. Our mission is to give children real skills, real freedom in their play, and reconnect families with nature.