Park Farm

Forest School & Holiday Club

In a world of constant change and streaming technology, I find solace in the woods, where a tree remains a tree.

Angie Welland-Crosby

  • FOREST SCHOOL SESSIONS

    Wednesday mornings 9:30-11:30am early years with parent/carer attending

    Thursdays 9:30am - 2:30pm 8 years and upwards - unattended session

    Friday mornings 9:30-12.00 early years with parent/carer attending

    Alternate Saturday mornings 10:00am to 12:00

    Term time only

  • SAPLINGS HOLIDAY CLUB

    Inspired by the Forest School ethos our holiday club aims to provide fun outdoor activities whatever the weather.

    Now registered with Ofsted, we are able to accept Childcare Vouchers for all our holiday club sessions

    9am to 3pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays during the school holidays (except Christmas).

  • BIRTHDAY PARTIES

    We can give every woodland birthday party a personal touch linked to the likes of the birthday child and their friends .... from games to whittling, crafts, weaving or knots and den building.

    2 hour, 2 1/2 or 3 hour sessions available

  • ADULT COURSES

    Willow Weaving Workshops for all age groups in a beautiful setting under the guidance and support of Glenys Newton.

So, what is Forest School?

Forest School is based on 6 core principles which have been developed to promote the physical and mental wellbeing of children and encouraging their holistic development with child led play and activities on a regular, long term basis under the guidance of a trained Forest School Practitioner

Further information can be found at: https://www.forestschoolassociation.org

"Not all classrooms have 4 walls"

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"Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you.. " (Frank Lloyd Wright)

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"Play is the highest form of research" (Albert Einstein)

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"The more risks you allow children to take, the better they learn to take care of themselves..."

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"Not all classrooms have 4 walls" * "Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you.. " (Frank Lloyd Wright) * "Play is the highest form of research" (Albert Einstein) * "The more risks you allow children to take, the better they learn to take care of themselves..." *