The rhythm of a typical session;

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• Arrive and settle into some free play/exploring while we wait for the group to arrive

• Wash hands, gather at Base Camp for shared morning tea and some chatter/story time. Range of teas and coffee and a small sweet treat provided for adults.

• Free play/exploration/connecting/relaxing in our wild garden for the majority of the session and the option of a craft/activity at base camp for those wanting to

• Gather at Base Camp for singing to close the session

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We will email more information on what to bring but we invite parent/carers to bring a piece of cut up fruit or *other healthy snack for a shared morning tea platter, some additional snacks and warm drinks will be provided. *You will be notified of any allergies after the first session.

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The sessions provide an opportunity for you and your little one/s to be immersed in and connect with nature. With lots of opportunities for sensory play, imaginative play, physical exploration and quiet spots to just 'be.' In line with the Forest School ethos, we encourage families to attend regularly and over a long period to see the biggest impact on your child's holistic development. We run the sessions in blocks to help families build relationships, everyone to gain confidence in the site and with the rhythms of the session, to get to know the children so we can tailor sessions to their needs/interests and to help develop particular skills over time. It is also important for the children to experience being in nature throughout the different seasons and in all kinds of weather. Often we as adults can be put off going outside in some weathers, but parents/carers often comment on the fact that they are so glad they got out in it and feel much better for it, feeling a bit 'weathered' makes us feel alive.. plus that warm cup of tea after is so much better! 

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The space for these sessions is wild and wonderful; uneven ground, trip hazards galore, lots of things to climb, plenty of natural resources and a few added goodies. This all helps children to develop their physical skills, foster awareness, manage risk and problem solve. If this is all new to you- don't worry, we can help give you ideas and skills for being outdoors with your family. 

The sessions are designed for you as much as your children. A space to connect with others, feel supported, be in a calm natural environment and maybe even find your inner child to re wild! We hope that we create the feel of a parenting village, a home away from home. Although babies wont be able to access all of the areas, there are still many benefits for them being in the space- the sensory experience for babies of little things like the flicker of light between the leaves is quite something and there will be lots of benefits for their caregiver. Please bare in mind that there are more hazards for younger children; the floor is quite uneven so brings more challenge for wobbly walkers and there will be natural materials around that could post choking risk so younger children will need extra supervision. 

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In addition to the wild site and natural resources, there will be some activity provocations that your child can explore in their own way. We like to involve books, sand, water, music and small world play in our sessions, as well as opportunities for craft/creative exploration.

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The sessions are run by a UK qualified primary school teacher (with an Early Years Specialism), Forest School Leader and Kids Yoga teaching qualification. 

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We hope to see you soon!

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