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 […]

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 […]

🌿 The power of Play in early years education

Why Play matters “To play is to explore, to discover, to experiment…play gives children the opportunity to develop and use the many talents they were born with.” Lego, 1985 Play is not just a pastime, it’s how children build their brains. It’s how they make meaning of the world, test boundaries, and discover who they […]