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Nature Explorers offers families the opportunity
to explore outdoors in a friendly, relaxed environment, helping them discover and develop a relationship with the natural world. Sessions are aimed at children from walking up to eight years old, but all ages are very welcome! Children under 5 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times. |
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We provide regular sessions at West Stow Country Park and Anglo-Saxon Village throughout the year and make use of a dedicated site within the forest as our base, as well as exploring the entire park, which has a broad range of woodland, heathland, a river and a lake. Nature Explorers promotes the holistic development of all of our participants, fostering resilient, confident, independent and creative learners. We provide opportunities for learners to take supported risks appropriate to the environment and to themselves.
The sessions are led by Steph, who has completed the Level 3 Forest School Practitioner training, who is assisted by various parent volunteers who share a similar passion and interest in outdoor education. We use a learner-centred pedagogical approach in our sessions, and recognise that play is vital to learning and development at Forest School. Adults and children are all invited to join in with activities, to promote a greater sense of community, and create an atmosphere which is inclusive and nurturing.
The sessions are led by Steph, who has completed the Level 3 Forest School Practitioner training, who is assisted by various parent volunteers who share a similar passion and interest in outdoor education. We use a learner-centred pedagogical approach in our sessions, and recognise that play is vital to learning and development at Forest School. Adults and children are all invited to join in with activities, to promote a greater sense of community, and create an atmosphere which is inclusive and nurturing.
Forest School Leader
My name is Steph, and I have been running Nature Explorers for the last four years. I live in Bury St Edmunds with my daughter Amelia and husband Neil. We spend most of our time together in forests, parks and gardens and our shared love of being outside has taken us all around the UK to find new places to explore. We are home educating our daughter, and most of our learning takes place in forests. They offer an incredible environment for holistic learning, muscle development, teamwork and a deeper understanding of the natural world around us. We enjoy spending time in the woods both in peaceful solitude, but also with a diverse range of friends and family, providing opportunities for socialisation, leadership skills, listening and problem solving.
I look forward to sharing some adventures with you and your family soon!
I look forward to sharing some adventures with you and your family soon!
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