Exploring the wondrous world of nature
Welcome to Little Forest School
At Little Forest School, we believe in the magic of the outdoors and the power of nature to bring people together. We offer forest school experiences for all ages, from playgroups and home education sessions to children’s parties, seasonal gatherings, and corporate events.
Our Level 3 qualified Forest School leaders collaborate with talented creatives and practitioners, from musicians and chefs to artists and wellbeing guides, to create unique woodland experiences across a variety of beautiful natural locations in Sussex. Together we celebrate the seasons and the simple joy of being outdoors.
Our aim is to nurture curiosity, creativity, and connection, with nature and with each other, while building a warm and welcoming woodland community. Come and gather with us beneath the trees
What Is Forest School?
Forest School is a long-term, child-led outdoor learning approach that takes place regularly in a natural setting. It is built on the belief that every child is capable, resourceful, and curious, and that the outdoors is the perfect environment for developing confidence, independence, and resilience.
Forest School is not a one-off nature activity. It is an ongoing process where children return to the same environment over time, forming strong relationships with the space, with others, and with themselves.
What We Offer
Little Forest School Playgroups
Our Forest School playgroups operate across three woodland sites, each offering a rich natural environment that supports exploration, creativity, and early development. Sessions are designed for young children and their caregivers, providing regular opportunities to engage in nature based play, build confidence, and develop social connections in a calm and supportive outdoor setting.
Learn moreHome Education & Flexi-School Groups
Our Forest School Home Education groups provide primary aged children with regular opportunities to learn, explore, and socialise within a supportive woodland environment. Sessions are designed to complement home education by offering rich, experiential learning that encourages curiosity, independence, and collaboration. Children engage in a wide range of nature based activities that support physical development, problem solving, creativity, and emotional wellbeing, while building positive relationships with peers and adults. Our approach is neuroaffirmative, recognising and valuing the diverse ways children think, communicate, and experience the world, and adapting sessions to support individual strengths and needs.
Woodland Parties & Group Events
Forest School parties and group events offer a unique and memorable way for both children and adults to come together through shared experiences in a natural woodland setting. Whether for celebrations, community gatherings, or team away days, sessions are thoughtfully designed to encourage collaboration, creativity, and connection. Activities may include den building, campfire cooking, natural crafts, problem solving challenges, and woodland games, all facilitated by experienced Forest School practitioners who create a welcoming and well structured environment.
Schools Outreach
Our Schools Outreach programme provides high quality Forest School experiences that enrich learning, support wellbeing, and complement classroom practice through purposeful outdoor learning. Sessions are delivered in natural environments and planned in partnership with schools to align with the National Curriculum and Early Years Foundation Stage, supporting a wide range of learning styles and developmental needs. Pupils engage in experiential activities that promote confidence, resilience, communication, problem solving, and physical development, while fostering a strong connection with the natural world. By providing a supportive and engaging outdoor environment, Schools Outreach programmes help to develop teamwork, emotional wellbeing, and a positive attitude towards learning that extends beyond the woodland setting.
Quick and Easy Booking
For quick and easy booking, select your session below. For full details on any activity, please see the relevant website page.