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  1. Forest Schools
  2. Salcey Forest Learning Provisions

Learning at Salcey Forest

Acorn are the designated learning provider on behalf of Forestry England at Salcey Forest. We have been working at Salcey Forest for over 10 years and have developed a fantastic knowledge of Salcey, its environment, and the flora and fauna that can be found here. Our team of designated and passionate forest school and bushcraft leaders have a combined experience of almost 40 years of running forest school and outdoor learning sessions at Salcey and many other woodlands in our region.

For more information on what we can offer, please check out our 2022 Price List or click on one of the pages below, or contact us on 07872 470266 or email us at [email protected]  


For Schools, pre-school or nurseries:

We support schools and nurseries to participate in a range of different sessions at Salcey Forest, either self-led or guided, and can adapt to a range of different needs and budgets. Each session plan is entirely bespoke to the setting visiting! Some ideas of what can be done are:

  • Self-led nature walk or outdoor learning session (no forest school leader would be present for the session)
  • Gruffalo Orienteering 
  • Activity Packs or 'Ranger in a Bag' rental:
    • Shelter building pack
    • Mini-beast pack
    • ID & Tracking pack
    • Woodland Art & Craft pack
    • Building animal homes
  • Guided nature walk or outdoor learning sessions
  • Bespoke curriculum-focused sessions
  • Forest school sessions
  • Bushcraft sessions
  • Team-building sessions
  • Creative Arts workshops
  • Pet Care, or Dog Safety sessions

For our current price list, please click here!

For Colleges & Adult Groups:

  • We can support colleges/universities with a range of different curriculum focused sessions in Salcey Forest.
  • We can facilitate a bushcraft or team-focused session for any adult groups, providing a fun and alternative approach to team-building!
  • Training courses, including:
    • Level 3 Certificate for Forest School Leaders
    • Forest School Short Courses

For Families:

We offer a range of different services and events throughout the year for your children (or the whole family) to participate in, including:

  • Forest School Holiday Club
  • Bushcraft Holiday Club 
  • Forest School for Home-Educated Children
  • Parent-Tots Sessions
  • Family Events

To view and book on to any upcoming events for families, please click here 

Alternatively, why not rent one of our Activity Packs for a couple of hours to enjoy with your friends and family - packs available include:

  • Shelter building pack
  • Mini-beast pack
  • ID & Tracking pack
  • Woodland Art & Craft pack
  • Building animal homes

Forest School for Schools

Forest School for Schools

Our bespoke school sessions are planned entirely to the needs and topics of the individual class/school. We can cater to any class theme and plan activities that will meet the areas of the EYFS or National Curriculum desired by the teacher. Read more

Published: 16th September, 2018

Updated: 27th January, 2022

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Forest School Programme (Annual)

Forest School Programme (Annual)

Our Annual Forest School Programmes is the most cost-effective way of delivering forest schools to the children in your setting without having your own forest school leaders. Read more

Published: 21st August, 2018

Updated: 14th January, 2022

Author: Alex Hunter

Bushcraft or Team Building for Secondary Schools and Colleges

Bushcraft or Team Building for Secondary Schools and Colleges

Our bushcraft or team-building sessions for secondary schools and colleges are designed to develop teamwork and other important life skills for children aged 11-16. Read more

Published: 21st August, 2018

Updated: 2nd December, 2021

Author: Alex Hunter

Forest School for Home-Educated Children

Forest School for Home-Educated Children

Our Forest School Programme for home-educated children is the perfect opportunity for primary aged children to interact with other children and form friendships, whilst participating in a range of engaging activities that develop essential life skills. Read more

Published: 17th August, 2018

Updated: 20th April, 2022

Author: Alex Hunter

Forest Tots Stay 'n' Play

Forest Tots Stay 'n' Play

Our Forest Tots Stay 'n' Play sessions are for toddlers and their parents/carers. The sessions are an ideal opportunity for children to participate in different outdoor activities, interact with other children of the same age, and enhance their personal, social and emotional development. Read more

Published: 17th August, 2018

Updated: 20th April, 2022

Author: Alex Hunter

Forest Schools for Preschools and Nurseries

Forest Schools for Preschools and Nurseries

Our bespoke nursery sessions are planned entirely to the needs and topics of the individual nursery or pre-school. We can cater to any theme and plan activities that will meet all areas of the EYFS. Read more

Published: 17th August, 2018

Updated: 6th January, 2022

Author: Alex Hunter

Forest Parties

Forest Parties

Does your birthday girl/boy love the outdoors? Are you looking for a birthday party with a difference? Our Forest Parties may be just what you have been looking for! Read more

Published: 17th August, 2018

Updated: 7th February, 2022

Author: Alex Hunter

Family Events

Family Events

Our family events are a great opportunity for you to come along and join in with a fun and interactive session in the forest for all the family. With a range of events throughout the year, we are sure you will be able to find something for everybody to enjoy! Read more

Published: 17th August, 2018

Updated: 6th January, 2022

Author: Alex Hunter

Adult Team Building

Adult Team Building

Are you looking for something different to bring your team together? If yes, then our Adult Team Building sessions may be just for you! Read more

Published: 30th April, 2018

Updated: 6th January, 2022

Author: Alex Hunter

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Acorn Early Years Foundation

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Telephone: 01908 510309

One of the most established providers of nurseries and childcare in Milton Keynes, Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire.

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