Philippa is wearing a red coat and woolly hat reading Sharing a Shell to a group of children in the woods.

What is Forest School?

There are 6 agreed Forest School Principles:

Forest School is a long term process of regular sessions in a woodland or natural environment.
Forest School takes place outdoors to foster the relationship between learner and the natural world.
Forest School offers learners the opportunity to take appropriate risks.
Forest School promotes holistic development, fostering resilience, confidence, independence and creativity.
Forest School is run by qualified practitioners.
Forest School creates a community for development and learning.

What makes Seed + Root different to other Forest Schools?

Seed + Root is primarily a Forest School and adheres to the 6 principles above. However, we feel that due to the current climate crisis and decline in wildlife, we have the responsibility to not only facilitate learner-led play and development, but to offer a deeper education, understanding and knowledge about the natural environment and how to become stewards of the Earth, conserving and cultivating biodiversity and ecosystems.

We are a voice for the children, for their future, and a voice for nature.