Wild Willows Forest School
Aimed at children aged 2-12 years
Nature Play Sessions for Children and Families Parent/Carer stay session.
Fridays 10am-12pm
We aim to create a holistic caring space for all children to be seen, heard, and valued. The sessions will aim to be child-led; we will offer an option of different activities each week, and there will be a snack cooked on the fire.
These sessions are aimed at pre-school-aged families and children aged 4-12 years who are choosing to home educate. Here at Wild Willows Forest School, we are building a community where families gather to build social connections and a supportive network for both children and guardians. This is why we provide a block booking option to provide this long term commitment for the children to build trust with each other and to feel safe and confident within the environment.
Wild Willows is situated in the beautiful woodland at Hannah Fields Community Gardens. This is a community space, and we feel within this space it is important to continue to connect local families.
“Our vision is to tend the land and its people - creating a haven where wildlife flourishes, nourishing food grow, and every person can reconnect, breathe deeply, and rediscover their natural balance.” (Hannah Fields CIC)
During this time when children are more exposed to technology, we value the importance of providing outdoor space for children to learn through play, creativity, and connect to nature. Forest School has been proven to support children in developing confidence, resilience, and improving their self-esteem.
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What to expect:
Fridays
10am-12pm
Family session (stay and play)
For Children ages 2-12yearsJoin us in the woods and delve into your imagination through play, creativity, movement and storytelling. Come along to learn new skills and build social connections.
Campfire cooking and fire lighting
Forest school games
Den building
Bug hunting
Child-led play and exploration
Whittling and tool use
Imagination Station, including creative therapeutic activities to encourage confidence and improve self-esteem.
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Day/Time: Friday 10am - 12pm 2 hour Sessions
BLOCK BOOKING (6 week blocks) Terms:
18thSeptember - 23rd October 2026
6th November -December 11th 2026
8th January 2027- 12th February 2027
Payment
£13.50 per session per child
SIBLING Discount: £11 per session per Child
BLOCK BOOKING COST: £81
SIBLING BLOCK BOOKING COST: £66
Why we encourage block booking:
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 (Forest School Association, 2011)
• Forest School takes place regularly, ideally at least every other week, with the same group of learners, over an extended period of time, if practicable, encompassing the seasons (Forest School Association, 2011)
Principle 3: Forest School aims to promote the holistic development of all those involved, fostering resilient, confident, independent and creative learners (Forest School Association, 2011)
Here at Wild Willows Forest School, we understand the value of developing children’s resilience and confidence. By attending regular sessions, this can provide a safe, holistic learning environment for children’s emotional wellbeing to thrive.
We do offer Limited one off bookings during term time so your child can try one of the sessions before signing up to the block booking.
One off booking Price: £16 per Child (no Siblings discount)
⭐︎ Holiday clubs -Autumn Themed 10am-1pm 3 hour Session Friday 30th October (See Information on Holiday club page) ONE OFF BOOKING (£20)
⭐︎Festive themed Forest school session 10am-1pm 3 Hour Session Friday 18th December 2026 ONE OFF BOOKING (£20)
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Based at a beautiful community woodland in Derby
For for information about the site visit: Hannah Fields
Location:
Hannah Fields Garden
33 Normanton Lane, Littleover, Derby, DE23 6GQParking available on the street opposite the community woodland
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We run all year round throughout the different weather/seasons.
Wear appropriate footwear (wellies and waterproof boots)
Waterproof trousers and extra layers (colder months)
We will provide a snack on the campfire, but you are welcome to bring your own snacks too.
Water bottle
Sun hat/sun cream
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Contact us:
creativeearthconnections@gmail.comPhone - 07454 784825
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