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About Acorn Forest Schools

Acorn Forest Schools has over ten years experience of delivering high quality forest school and outdoor learning opportunities to local nurseries, schools, holiday clubs and other groups in Milton Keynes, Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire. Acorn is also an accredited forest school training provider, and has delivered courses across England, from London to Lancashire. 

As a charitable social enterprise, Acorn is committed to providing as many children as possible with high quality outdoor experiences that support their holistic development. 


What do we do?

  • Sessions for Acorn nursery children
  • A forest school holiday club
  • Over 10 different types of forest school sessions for groups
  • Accredited forest school qualifications
  • Forest school short courses and workshops
  • Forest school consultancy services



What is Forest School?

Forest school is an exciting educational experience for children in the natural environment, offering an innovative approach to outdoor play and learning. Forest School is guided by the following principles outlined by the Forest School Association:

  • Principle 1: Forest school is a long-term process of frequent and regular sessions in a woodland or natural environment, rather than a one-off visit. Planning, adaptation, observations and reviewing are integral elements of Forest School.

  • Principle 2: Forest school takes place in a woodland or natural wooded environment to support the development of a relationship between the learner and the natural world.

  • Principle 3: Forest school aims to promote the holistic development of all those involved, fostering resilient, confident, independent and creative learners

  • Principle 4: Forest school offers learners the opportunity to take supported risks appropriate to the environment and to themselves.

  • Principle 5: Forest school is run by qualified Forest School practitioners who continuously maintain and develop their professional practice.

  • Principle 6: Forest school uses a range of learner-centred processes to create a community for development and learning


Contact Us

If you would like to speak to us further about our forest schools, then please call us on 07872 470266, or email us on [email protected]. 

Published: 30th April, 2018

Updated: 1st April, 2020

Author: Alex Hunter

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Acorn Early Years Foundation

Wesley House, South Street, Castlethorpe, MK19 7EL
Telephone: 01908 510309

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

Charity Registration Number: 1145108. Registered in England: 07703801

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