Free to Learn: Home Education in Nature

At Children of the Forest, we believe children thrive through freedom, choice, and play in a nurturing outdoor environment. Established during the COVID-19 pandemic, our "Free to Learn" programme emerged from reflections on what truly matters for children's lifelong learning: curiosity, community, creativity, and a deep connection with nature.

What We Offer

Our unique Forest School sessions are designed for children aged 5-12 who are home-educated or attend school part-time. Set in our beautiful private woodland, our approach prioritises compassionate, child-led learning where mentors guide rather than dictate, nurturing each child's individual interests and passions.

Session Details

• When: Wednesdays & Thursdays, 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM (term-time)

• Fees: £35/day, averaged over Sept-July to £124pcm for one day attendance and £248pcm for two day attendance, payable monthly via direct debit (Tax-Free Childcare and Childcare Vouchers accepted)

• Group Size: Around 10- 15 children per day (with high adult-to-child ratios), depending on the needs of the community members at any one time.

Children attend independently, initially joining for 'taster days' before regular attendance.

Spaces fill quickly, and families generally remain in our communities for years at a time— please sign up below to get more info and details on how to join our waiting list to secure your child's spot.

We understand the importance of mixed-age group communities and sibling relationships. As such, younger siblings of children currently attending our session will be offered spaces from September, after they turn 5.

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