Preschool 'Forest Sprite' sessions are held on Friday' mornings (10am to 12pm) during Lewisham school term time. You can find us at The Church of the Good Shepherd - corner of Handen and Wantage Roads, Lee.
How much?
Prices depending on number of sessions per term. Go to ‘Notices & New Sessions’ to find the latest term dates and prices
"As a regular at Forries forest school sessions, booking James for our son’s 3rd Birthday was a no-brainer. We were blessed with good weather but even without the sun, it would’ve been a perfect day. Toasted marshmallows, whittling, bread making and popcorn. We even had a tug of war and plenty of time for the children to run free and play hide and seek. So many parents commented on what a brilliant party it was which was lovely to hear as their enjoyment was just as important to us as the children’s. Thank you James for a really special day."
A.L.
Out of the classroom and into the wild they go…
Those who want to join us for a FREE first session/ taster session will notice the excitement when our after school club children arrive hopping, skipping and ready to explore.
Each term covers around 13 /14 sessions, depending on term length. The last session of each term is our fire session, marking the break for half term or holidays. The children will make and bake their own bread, enjoy popping corn and making S’mores over the fire.
When & where?
After School Club sessions run from 3.30 - 5.30pm. Sessions run during Lewisham term time.
Mondays at St Mattews Academy Forest School site - St Joseph's Vale, Blackheath, London, SE3 0XX
Wednesdays at St Mary’s CE school - Lewisham High Street, London SE13 6NX.
How much?
Prices depending on number of sessions per term. Go to ‘Notices & New Sessions’ to find the latest term dates and prices.
"Hands down, the best Forest School in SE London. James, who runs the school is an experienced Waldorf-Steiner educator with immense love and respect for kids' individual needs.
Our child attends an after school club with Forries. Also, recently, we had the pleasure of hiring them for a birthday party. The kids had an absolute blast. James was a great professional and made sure the kids had a fantastic time playing by/in the river, making boats and all sorts of fun shenanigans. When the party was over most of the kids were blissfully covered in mud and wet. If you are looking for a fun, safe and rewarding outdoor experience for your child's birthday, Forries should definitely be your first choice..."
E.H.
Do you want your child to have a holiday spent in a woodland setting? While we can’t guarantee the weather, you can rest assured that they will be having fun, making new friends, learning valuable life skills out in the fresh air come rain or shine. They may come home muddy but never bored!
Dates for school holiday sessions will be announced on social media and via our website in the Notices & New Sessions section. Make sure you are subscribed to our newsletter and to our social media pages to keep up to date!
Make sure you follow our Facebook and Instagram profiles for updates and upcoming sessions!
"Hi James, Forries is a great experience for my two and a half year old! Thank you again. I definitely feel that I can share about it with others now that I can see the benefits and how nice the sessions are."
J.C.
Give your child a ‘Forries’ adventure for a party they’ll remember for years. They will be taken on a fantastic journey with guided activity, time to free play, building and lighting a fire and toasting marshmallows (fire optional) and picnic lunch/tea.
Activities may include… Whittling swords and magic wands, making bows & arrows, mini beast hunts, clay modelling, forest school jewellery making, den building and maybe even a bit of mud!
Where?
You can choose to celebrate in your own garden or at Mountsfield Park community garden .
How much?
£250 for 2 hours and up to 14 children.
What you get
All equipment & activities, which will include things the group make and take away with them, marshmallows for toasting on the fire (fire optional). Fully qualified and DBS checked staff.
You provide
Just two additional adults, party food, cake and drinks.
To discuss your requirements, contact James on 0789 560 8431 or email forrieseducation@hotmail.com
We also offer curriculum sessions, where we go into schools and work alongside schools to deliver one-off sessions, or, for more impact, a block of sessions of 6 to 12 weeks which greatly enhance the student’s learning by bringing curriculum subjects to life.
We have found that blocks of 6 – 12 sessions offer a wide range of opportunities for children to learn and practise new skills, and that we can evidence the impact on children’s learning and development over such a short period.
Long-term programmes support contact with nature through all seasons and in all weathers. As Forest School works best as a linear learning experience, we recommend that one group participates for at least a half a term. The longer the programme, the more beneficial it will be:
Forest School is not bound by the national curriculum, but relies on child-led learning through hands-on activities that help to develop practical, socio-emotional, and academic skills. This enables it to enrich the curriculum that the school is offering.
These sessions take place during the school day and are arranged with us by the school. Please approach your child’s school about organising these beneficial educational sessions with us.
