Welcome to
Manor House Forest School
We are an outdoor educational forest school provider following a Scandinavian concept of embracing the outdoors, giving children, young people and adults a wonderful and rare opportunity to enjoy nature in our safe, secure, and hands-on woodland environment, all year round.
We offer forest school sessions to a wide range of groups such as primary, secondary and SEND schools, colleges, youth groups, adult groups, nurture groups & nurseries.
Weekly sessions or day trips (planned and guided by our fully qualified forest school practitioners) can be booked at our 7-acre facility,
Parents can also book their children (aged 4-11) into our holiday club.
Forest School develops a deep and lasting connection with nature and, at its core, improves emotional and mental health, social and physical skills.
Holiday Club
Group Sessions
Our Woodland Site
Meet the Team
What makes Manor House different?
Since opening our first nursery in 2008, Ofsted have rated us outstanding in all areas!
The Benefits
What children learn at
'Manor House Forest School'
Motivation &
Concentration
In the woodland environment, children's learning is based on their own interests and curiosity. This intrinsic motivation supports children's level of engagement and supports their desire to learn, now and in the future.
Self-esteem &
Confidence
Visiting the woodland gives children opportunities to develop a 'can do' attitude. Trying new things and having time for free play and exploration develops children's positive feelings about themselves and their capabilities.
Language &
Communication
Spending time outdoors offers ample opportunity for new vocabulary to be introduced. Forest School activities give children time to interact with other children outside of a school environment and practice communication skills.
Knowledge &
Understanding
Regular visits to the woodland gives children opportunities to observe changes in the environment. Having direct, hands on experience with plants and wildlife fosters children's connection with nature, supporting them to become our planet's next protectors.
Social
Skills
Spending time in the outdoor environments supports children to manage and develop relationships with children and adults. Have time to work in groups and negotiate supports the development of emotional literacy.
Physical
Skills
Outdoor play supports children's fine and gross motor skills. They have opportunities to move and play physically - picking up small items from the ground, sorting, spinning, climbing and digging etc.