Planning your childcare an act of Love: A gentle guide for new and expectant Parents
Becoming a parent is a profound transition. Whether you are expecting your first baby or preparing to welcome another child, the journey ahead is full of choices, emotions and new discoveries. One of the earliest decisions you will make is how you want your child to be cared for when you return to work or […]
The Power of Words, Read to your Child every day
Why reading with your child every day shapes their brain, their confidence, and their future There is something quietly extraordinary about sitting with a child and sharing a story. The world slows, the body softens, and the simple act of reading becomes a powerful form of connection. At Forest School for Life, we see every […]
🌿 Sleeping Under the Sky, Safer Sleeping 2026
Outdoor Naps for Babies and Toddlers At Forest School for Life, we see how nature supports children’s wellbeing, including rest. Outdoor sleeping has been part of our practice from the beginning, inspired by Scandinavian early childhood traditions and shaped by evidence‑based practice. As UK safer sleep guidance has developed, we have adapted our routines and […]
Introducing our new Bird Hide and Winter Cabin
Our sustainable woodland space for children, educators and our wider community. There is a new kind of magic settling into the woods at Forest School for Life. After months of dreaming, building and shaping, our brand new bird hide and winter cabin is ready, and it is already transforming the way our children experience nature. […]
🌿 Elevate Stronger Practice Hub announces, the Outdoor Network 2026 – 2028
🌿 A new movement for nature-based learning and increasing the time children spend outdoors April 2026, we’re thrilled to launch something truly special: the Elevate SPH Outdoor Network a fully funded, three‑year programme designed to bring practitioners together, strengthen outdoor education across our region, and make nature-based learning more accessible, joyful, and sustainable for every […]
❄️ December 2025: Wintering with wonder
The gift of slowness and connection December is quiet, deliberate, and full of wonder. At Forest School for Life, we lean into the slow, seasonal rhythm, finding warmth not just in flames, but in connection. It’s a month that mirrors the philosophy of slow pedagogy, a movement that honours time, presence, and the deep value […]