Forest Schools in London

Annie & Co Nursery and Forest School provides learning through play, emphasizing outdoor experiences regardless of the weather. Their ethos is that every child is unique, and they aim to help each child become their best self. The provision integrates daily forest activities designed to promote resilience, understanding of the natural world, and a healthy lifestyle. They combine child-led exploration with adult-led activities, both indoors in their cabin and outdoors in the woodland setting.

Forever Green Forest School is a Recognised Forest School Provider delivering sessions for schools and families across Hillingdon, Harrow, Ealing, Hertfordshire, and surrounding areas. Their approach is child-led, focusing on managed risks to build personal skills, social skills, self-esteem, and motivation. The provider aims to support students in emotional literacy, helping them understand and communicate feelings effectively. Their philosophy centres around the motto: 'Knowing Me, Connecting with my Community, Caring for our Earth', emphasising nature connection for health, environmental awareness, and community building.

Mottingham Hall for Children offers an award-winning forest school experience for babies, toddlers, and pre-school children from 3 months to 5 years old. The forest school operates within a safe and secure setting located on a unique, leafy property. They provide unique opportunities for children to play and explore in a well-planned, enriching environment, nurturing their natural curiosity about the world.

Sayers Croft London, located at Paddington Recreation Ground, offers immersive day visits and Forest School programmes within its Wildlife and Forest Gardens. Their Forest School focuses on child-led experiential learning, giving participants a sense of ownership during regular visits. They also provide curriculum-linked outdoor learning workshops with a hands-on approach to understanding the natural world.

Biophilia Project aims to drive innovation in education by promoting rights-respecting practices, child-led play, and self-directed education to improve children's autonomy and well-being. They seek to create opportunities for schools and local communities to reconnect with nature, addressing the growing disconnection from the natural world. Their philosophy extends these principles to the adult world, fostering environments where all individuals can thrive, learn, and connect with nature.