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BLOCK - Forest School Inspired Learning

Toddlers walking with wonder

Mentored by

Rebecca at Leafy Learners

I'm happiest in nature

Organisation links
Location address: Horley, RH6 9TF
Chosen age group:

For ages: 1 - 6 years

Available tickets:
Child with free adult £27Half price sibling £13.50Non-walking baby Free
Next date: Friday 9th Jun,
What we'll do
Join us for free play in our mud kitchen, digging and craft areas. You can swing in the trees, climb on the hay bales, lay in the hammock, walk our trail, build a den or search for bugs under the log piles. We come together around the fire circle to sing and chat. We often have a book, season or celebration as our theme each week and a craft, snack or activity that will link to this. Some weeks we will also have a fire to make a drink or snack on, or just to enjoy watching the flames dance and flicker. Remember your water bottle, snack, wellies and waterproofs as our site tends to be quite wet! NO shorts please *Please arrive no earlier than five minutes before the start time. *Walk behind the snack van, past the football pitch and towards the trees to find us across the mud. Or behind the second goal and follow the path to the left of the boat there's a grass path that also comes round to us. *If you or your child are experiencing any Corona Virus symptoms 24 hours before you visit, then please do not come to the session. NB photos will be taken at our sessions for social media. No child's name would be used in any instance. Please advise us when you arrive if you do not wish to appear in any photos. You will be asked this when you book. You are responsible for your own child at all times. We will set out the boundaries for our area, so please adhere to these to stay safe.
About your mentor
Rebecca at Leafy Learners
I'm happiest in nature
Many years ago I started out at agricultural college studying conservation and environmental studies with land management. Fast forward 25 years and I'm also a qualified primary school teacher and Level 3 Forest School Leader with a child of my own 2 dogs and a cat. I teach in school part time and spend the rest of the week with my son and Leafy Learners. Most recently I have renewed my first aid qualification and gained my food and hygiene certificate (aimed at cooking outdoors). I belong to the Forest School Association and regularly attend CPD events to keep up to date with forest school ideas and ways of working and learning. I've always been a lover of the outdoors and a believer that when we truly connect with nature, we begin to understand ourselves. I spend a lot of my free time outside, walking with my partner, our blended family and our dogs. We are often gardening, finding new places to explore and crafting using natural resources such as wood and fire. I enjoy cooking and trying new recipes indoors and outside on the fire. I love working with children and seeing them explore nature. Seeing them marvel at creatures under rocks, birds in the trees or tracks on the ground. Smiley little faces as they take risks, make friends and problem solve is why I do what I do and help them to walk with wonder! We are often joined by Harriet, who began volunteering with Leafy Learners in September 2020 and has become invaluable to us! Her enthusiasm is just what I needed during the tough times of the restrictions due to the virus. She also volunteers at a nursery and has recently completed her Level 3 Forest School training. You may meet Clayton, who is a horticulturist and gardener. From his 25 years experience working outside he has an extensive knowledge of trees, plants, flowers and especially bird life. He is great at helping us rig up the hammock and ropes!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there parking? Yes, there is free parking on site. Either in the main car park or behind the footgolf near the caravan. Is there a toilet? Yes, there is a toilet behind the Footgolf shop Can I buy a drink or snack? You can purchase a drink at the Footgolf shop if needed What should I bring? * water and snack for your child * wellies and waterproofs * A mat to sit on if you would like to (there are logs around the fire circle) Do I need to pay for myself? No, adults are free Do I need to pay for a baby? You need to pay for each walking child - a concession price is available for siblings
Learning aims
Aim 1
To explore kinaesthetically and take risks (with adult supervision)
Aim 3
To bond with others, forming friendships, laughing, playing and learning together
Aim 2
To ask questions about the natural world around them
Aim 4
For children to feel at home in nature
Pricing information
Ticket nameChild with free adult
Price£27
InformationChild with free adult
Ticket nameHalf price sibling
Price£13.50
InformationHalf price sibling ticket
Ticket nameNon-walking baby
Price£0
InformationAdd this ticket if you are carrying a non-walker
PHOTO GALLERY
Where we'll be
Antlands Lane, Horley, Surrey, RH6 9TF
WHAT’S PROVIDED
Equipment
Safety
Enhanced DBS
Risk Assessment
Public Liability Insurance
Safeguarding Training
First Aid Training
First Aid Kit

Please note

Please note, it is the responsibility of the booker to satisfy themselves about the adequacy of the safety measures. This platform is merely an introducer and does not verify the items listed here.

Cancellation Policy
No refunds are given except in the case of a cancellation by the Mentor.In cases of extremely high winds or heavy rain we may need to cancel a session as it could be dangerous to be among the trees. If this happens then we may provide a refund, an alternative date or credit

My experience consists of a leisure activity, on a specific date(s), and therefore the 14-day ‘cooling off period’ under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 does not apply.