They're looking out for each other now
Something shifted this term. Children who once played alone are now checking in on each other, resolving conflicts collaboratively, and building shared worlds that span weeks.
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Lighting fires and finding friends
Through a cold January, 14 children kept coming. This term brought fire-lighting breakthroughs, peer mentoring, and a walkie-talkie that's quietly changing a child's life.
A new chapter for the foundation
Sara Booth-Card has taken on the role of Chair as we prepare for our next phase -- bigger ambitions, more children, more Forest School.
Finding the words for feelings
This term, a child used story and play to process their experiences and express pride in their identity. The team also observed a first: a child with PDA attending without their parent.
Conkers, campfires and confidence
Our first term of National Lottery funded sessions: 13 children across three groups discovering what they're capable of -- from negotiating the rules of a game to building hedgehog homes.
From the car park to the campfire
Dedicated 1:1 support transformed one child's experience: from unable to start a session to arriving with everyone, joining in, and looking out for others.
Co-op Customer Fund supports our work
We've been awarded funding from the Co-op Customer Fund, supporting more families to access Forest School.
National Lottery Community Fund awards us major grant
We've been awarded funding from the National Lottery Community Fund, enabling us to fund 1:1 support and subsidised places across three weekly Forest School groups.
First AGM and constitution amendment
We held our first Annual General Meeting and voted to amend our constitution, opening up new funding opportunities.
Twelve sessions and a lifeline
A home-educated child with ADHD, who also cares for their disabled parent, found routine, friendship and joy through 12 funded Forest School sessions.
First grants awarded and Ultra Marathon fundraiser
We've paid our first grants to fund Forest School places, and trustee Michelle Eltis is taking on an Ultra Marathon for the foundation.
First funding secured from Outdoors for All and Tesco
After months of grant applications, we've received our first funding -- enabling us to begin our work supporting access to Forest School education.
Nature of Learning Foundation is formed
A new charity dedicated to making Forest School accessible to children and families who face barriers to access.