Imagine…

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A place where children reconnect with themselves, nature, and their natural curiosity.

Where learning unfolds gently through time outdoors, and nature becomes both teacher and classroom.​​

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What we are creating

 

We are developing a small, nature-based Forest School in Somerset for children who feel most at ease when learning outside traditional classroom environments. This includes children who are neurodivergent, highly sensitive, deeply creative, or who simply thrive in slower, quieter, and more connected ways of learning.

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Our approach is child-led, relational, and grounded in trust. We honour each child’s natural rhythm, allowing space for curiosity, movement, rest, play, and deep focus. Alongside this freedom, children are gently supported with structure and thoughtfully offered activities that nurture key areas of learning including communication, early numeracy, scientific thinking, creativity, and practical life skills, all through nature-based experience.

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From September, we will be running 6-weekly sessions during term time, on ​Wednesdays and/or Thursdays, 10am - 2pm

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Supervised, unstructured play for wraparound care is also available before and after sessions.

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Learning with the land

 

Our site includes a developing community garden and food forest, offering children regular opportunities to connect with the natural world in meaningful, hands-on ways.

 

Children may:

• grow food, tend plants, harvest and forage food

• observe seasonal change

• explore soil, insects, and ecosystems

• engage in practical outdoor making and discovery

• spend time in the den, with indoor toys, puzzles, games and books

• rest and spend quiet time in the sofa areas

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Children may be building dens one moment, observing insects the next, or working together on a storytelling circle that connects literacy, imagination, and place. Time in nature supports confidence, resilience, regulation, and a deep sense of belonging... Especially for children who benefit from calmer, less overstimulating environments.

 

There is a gentle rhythm to the day, shaped by both structure and freedom.
 

Experienced Forest School and outdoor skills leaders hold the space with care, offering support, observation, and gentle guidance where needed, while allowing each child’s learning journey to unfold naturally. Our leaders are also fully qualified primary or secondary school teachers.

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Each session blends:

• Forest School principles

• Primary curriculum learning (brought to life outdoors)

• Child-led exploration and play

• Practical woodland skills and creativity​​

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Should parents / guardians stay or leave?

There are several options!

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We encourage children to stay by themselves to fully engage and be absorbed into the sessions. However, if you feel your child needs you to stay with them in order to be able to thrive, you are welcome to do so. We ask that if you do feel this is necessary that you do not interrupt sessions or activities.​

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If you would like to leave your child and go off, take and spend your own time and pick your child up at the end, you're welcome to do so.

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If you would like to stay on site to connect yourself with peace and nature away from the Forest School activities, we have plenty of volunteering opportunities available for you to get stuck into, including gardening, tree care, painting, building and chicken care. Please do get in touch to discuss the options!​

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A note from us:

 

We are building this slowly, with care, and alongside the land itself. This is the beginning of something being grown gently, in rhythm with the seasons and the land and also with you. We want to build the school that works for you and your child(ren) and always welcome feedback, suggestions and recommendations for improvement to ensure we develop a community programme that works for everyone involved. The sessions can then grow gradually in response to interest from families, allowing us to keep groups small, grounded, and responsive to the children attending.​ 

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Thank you for being here at the start.

 

With gratitude,
Mandala, Dom and Carla