Authentic Forest School for home-educated children aged 5 to 7; supporting the EYFS and Key Stage 1 Curriculum.
Forest School is a fantastic way to inspire enthusiasm for exploration, discovery and learning at children’s own pace. Foxes Forest School has a mixture of guided and self-led activities, structure and free choice, all in a stimulating woodland setting. Through hands-on experiences, and the support of the Forest School Leader, children develop key life skills and an applied understanding of many curriculum topics.
A taste of what your child can do at Foxes Forest School:
- Follow learning trails and scavenger hunts through Epping Forest
- Investigate the woodland, stream and meadow habitats through the seasons
- Follow their interests: to experiment, build, and explore from ‘base camp’
- Expand their creativity with crafts, bushcraft and natural resources
- Develop problem solving and resilience by devising their own projects
- Experiment with a range of natural resources and provided equipment
- Build social skills through play-based activities (e.g. den and dam building)
- Chat around the campfire with a snack (in winter and spring term)
We’ll also make suggestions to extend learning at home.
Key details
Location: The Hive, Church Road, Waltham Abbey, Loughton, IG10 4AJ, UK
Timing: Fortnightly in term time. Mondays 1:30pm to 3:30pm.
Age range: Foxes is designed for children working at Reception or Key Stage 1 level (generally ages 5 – 7). Siblings and children progressing at a different pace, can also attend. (Please see our Eventbrite FAQ for details.)
Diverse learning styles and needs: Forest School is highly engaging for most learners and provides the flexibility for children to progress at their pace. The soothing woodland setting has plenty of quiet space for those who need it. Please contact us to discuss your child’s needs.
Quality: The Hive holds a Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge. Our qualified Forest School Leader has 12+ years of experience. She also holds Level 3 Wilderness Therapeutic Approaches, which particularly helps to support children’s underlying needs.
Pricing Structure: Free taster for all new families. £18 per child, for an individual session or £15 per session when block booked.
Find out more
- Visit The Hive’s Eventbrite page for more information or to book Foxes Forest School.
- Visit The Hive’s website for other offers.
- Contact: thehive@walthamforest.gov.uk if the FAQ hasn’t answered your queries!
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We are an environmental education centre, nestled within 7 acres of blissful woodland and buzzing habitats in Epping Forest. The Hive has over 50 years of experience delivering hands-on outdoor education to schools, colleges, families, and community groups.
