Forest School session for home educated children age 8-11 yrs

Our sessions primarily follow the Forest School ethos of child led learning, A usual session finds us in the woods putting up ropes, hammocks, using tools and encouraging a deep connection with the woodland environment. We frequently have a fire (except in very dry weather) and cook a snack on it, this can be anything from smores to popcorn, damper dread, seasonal jam, drop scones, brownies and hot chocolate (although not all in one go!).

All our sessions will be held entirely outside, so please ensure your child(ren) are dressed appropriately for the weather (hat scarf, suncream, waterproofs as appropriate to the season) and be aware that is can be a tad cooler in the woods than elsewhere. Please note, closed toed shoes and long trousers must be worn as there are stinging nettles and midges in the woods and they will not be permitted to light fires or use tools with bare legs and toes.

Please note we also have a session for 11-16year olds.

All sessions are for unaccompanied children.

All young people must be dropped off by an adult, who must confirm their emergency contact details with the member of staff at the arrival point, before departing along with confirming who will be collecting said child.

Please note booking closes the day before the event.

Please follow this link for family and children's events terms and conditions before booking:

http://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/eventinfo (http://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/eventinfo)

Please be aware the junction off the A12 to get to Foxburrow is closed due to roadworks. In order to access Foxburrow Nature Reserve you will need to drive up Saddlemakers Lane from the bottom in Melton. To access Saddlemakers Lane you can turn left just after Thurlow Nunn Standen agricultural suppliers from the Woodbridge direction, or right just before the same business if coming from the Ufford direction. Foxburrow reserve is a right turn off the triangle at the top of the lane.

Description supplied by the event organiser.