Browse Forest Schools

Burnside Pre-School achieved official accreditation as a Forest School Provider in August 2022 from the Forest School Association. This accreditation recognises their commitment to good practice and providing children with opportunities to learn, develop, and play using a specialised Forest School approach. The pre-school setting has been committed to the concept of Forest School for many years, investing in staff training for its delivery.

Communitree Outdoor Education aims to reconnect people and the community with nature. They achieve this through activities centered around play, creativity, and ceremony. The organisation offers a range of outdoor learning experiences and is recognised by the Forest School Association (FSA) as a provider.

GoWild Outdoors is an award-winning provider connecting children and adults with the outdoors, primarily operating across Yorkshire, the North West & North Wales. Their Forest School provision uses the natural environment to deepen learning through hands-on experiences. They aim to give participants time to reflect, be inspired, and support development through outdoor activities.

Lime Tree Primary Academy incorporates outdoor learning into its provision for pupils. The school is situated on extensive grounds which feature a working farm. Additionally, there are several dedicated Forest School areas available for use.

Scotswood Garden offers Forest School programmes and training, aiming to inspire and promote learning about nature, the environment, and sustainable living. They provide Forest School sessions for primary and secondary aged children, either within their extensive garden or by helping set up areas within schools. Their education and youth programmes encompass a variety of themes and activities, including pond dipping, environmental arts, and specific youth clubs focused on nature exploration.

Stomping Grounds North East is a charity operating throughout North East England. Their mission is to bring communities together and reconnect them with nature, guided by the ethos 'Be wild. Belong together.' They emphasize equity of access, striving to make the benefits of nature available to all as a right, not a privilege. They offer a wide range of outdoor and nature-based activities across the region.