​Hakeford Woods
 

What are we all about?

Our Forest School Fridays for 5 to 11 year-olds who are home educated takes place at the River Camp at Hakeford Woods. As the names suggest there is lots of river play and adventuring in the woods. The location allows space for valuable imaginative play and learning through doing which helps children to make friends, practice their communication skills and develop emotional resilience. The sessions are run by trained Forest School Leaders, Iona Dowling and Lucy Little. Between us we have years of experience working with children and young people in a wide variety of settings, often working with children with specific needs. We do our best to be guided by what interests the children who come whilst we also prepare and resource sessions guided by nature’s rhythms. Our activities include wide games, crafting, building, exploring, cooking, storytelling and learning about our flora and fauna; all designed to encourage engagement with the natural world.

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Timings:

Fridays all year round:

5-7 year-olds - 10.30 to 12.30 Parents can stay or drop and go. Parents are invited to stay for a picnic lunch when they pick up at 12.30 and can either leave or stay with their child until home time at 2pm.

8-11 year-olds - 10.30 to 2.30 Parents usually drop and go but if your child is anxious and needs help to settle in then staying with them is an option.

Cost: £15 per session payable pre monthly

Your first session is free!

Booking is through contact with Iona by email at dowlingiona@gmail.com or call on 07805264011

Payment methods:

To avoid incurring additional costs, we are requesting BACS payments for these sessions. 

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• Direct online payment via your bank account to Hakeford Woods Forest School CIC. Our bank details are:

Account name: Hakeford Woods Forest School CIC
Account number: 65770977
Sort code: 089299

Please use the participant’s name as a reference for the payment.

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