What we do
What is Forest School?
What we do
At The Wilderness Grove, we provide a safe and nurturing space where children can explore nature and learn through play.
Our woodland sessions give children, young people and adults the freedom to explore, discover and connect with the natural world in a supportive outdoor environment.
Our Ethos
We aim to:
- Encourage the power of play
- Support
At The Wilderness Grove, we provide a safe and nurturing space where children can explore nature and learn through play.
Our woodland sessions give children, young people and adults the freedom to explore, discover and connect with the natural world in a supportive outdoor environment.
Our Ethos
We aim to:
- Encourage the power of play
- Support mental health and wellbeing
- Celebrate neurodiversity
- Provide individualised experiences
- Promote conservation and care for nature
- Encourage healthy lifestyles
- Inspire curiosity and learning
- Build a strong sense of community
Woodland Activities
Sessions may include:
Group games, den building, storytelling, climbing trees, fire lighting, wildlife identification, bug hunting, woodland crafts, tool work, knot tying, and nature art.
Older participants may learn survival skills, carve wood, create woodland crafts, or simply enjoy time in nature.
Our Sessions
We run sessions for children, young people and adults throughout the week in our woodland.
We also offer bespoke educational programmes and Alternative Provision to support learning and wellbeing.
🌿 Come and discover what The Wilderness Grove is all about.
Our Aims
What is Forest School?
What we do
To support the social and emotional development of individuals through meaningful experiences in a natural outdoor environment.
To encourage the physical and mental wellbeing of children through active play, challenges and problem-solving activities.
To build confidence, resilience and self-esteem in children, young people and vulnerable
To support the social and emotional development of individuals through meaningful experiences in a natural outdoor environment.
To encourage the physical and mental wellbeing of children through active play, challenges and problem-solving activities.
To build confidence, resilience and self-esteem in children, young people and vulnerable adults.
To equip people with the skills, confidence and tools they need to thrive and feel happy.
To inspire children and families to connect with nature through play and exploration, nurturing future protectors of the natural world.
To promote wildlife and biodiversity within our local community.
To provide a safe, welcoming and therapeutic outdoor environment for all.
What is Forest School?
What is Forest School?
What is Forest School?
Forest School is a nature-based approach to learning where trained practitioners support learner-led exploration, play and discovery. Through regular time spent in a woodland environment, participants are able to build confidence, develop practical skills and form a meaningful connection with the natural world. These experiences aim to cr
Forest School is a nature-based approach to learning where trained practitioners support learner-led exploration, play and discovery. Through regular time spent in a woodland environment, participants are able to build confidence, develop practical skills and form a meaningful connection with the natural world. These experiences aim to create positive, lasting impacts that support lifelong learning and wellbeing.
Wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. By recognising and responding to the social, emotional and physical needs of each participant, we provide thoughtful guidance and supportive facilitation during our time in nature.
Our sessions encourage curiosity, independence and a sense of belonging within a safe and welcoming outdoor space.
Through learner-inspired experiences rooted in exploration and discovery, we create opportunities to nurture holistic development over time. Long-term programmes allow participants to gradually build resilience, confidence and problem-solving skills at their own pace.
Community is an important part of Forest School. We foster a culture of collaboration, respect and shared responsibility, where participants are encouraged to support one another and embrace new challenges. Over time, this helps develop character, empathy and resilience, while strengthening connections with nature, each other and the world around us. 🌿