Home Ed Forest School

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What?

A block of 6 forest school sessions for home educators run by home educators. For information about what forest school is, please visit the Forest School Association or see the Yarny and the Ant handbook to find out about our ethos and how we work.

Who?

This event is for home educated young people (aged 10+) and their adults. Young people are expected to be accompanied by an adult. If this is not possible please contact us to discuss options.

Please note that for safety, each adult can accompany a maximum of 2 children.

When?

Mondays from 11.30 to 2.30. This block runs on the following dates: 2/11, 9/11, 16/11, 23/11, 30/11, 7/12.

There will be a special Christmas themed session on the 14th December which can be booked separately.

Where?

We are based in private woodland near Titchfield, along the road to Wickham. We have a composting toilet on site. The exact meet point details will be provided after checkout.

Please note that forest school takes place in a forest so the ground is uneven and there are trip hazards. There is a 5 minute walk into site which requires you to walk over a narrow bridge and climb over a stile. If these will be a problem for you please contact us before you book to discuss your access needs.

What to bring?

We will be outside the whole time so you need to be warm and comfortable. Layers are the best option. Here is an idea of what to wear/bring:

• Base layers – thermals

• Comfy durable trousers which you don’t mind getting muddy or stained

• One top, long sleeved to protect from scratches and tics

• At least one warm jumper

• a zip up fleece or similar that can be worn over jumper

• Warm coat, scarf, hat and gloves

• Warm woolly socks

• Sturdy walking boots (Essential!)

• Spare trousers, top, pants and socks in backpack

• Waterproof trousers and coat (even if it's not raining)

• Insect repellent (if desired)

• Any medications you need (e.g. epipens, inhalers, etc.)

Please avoid long coats (e.g. dryrobes) as they restrict your movement which is dangerous near the fire especially. Anyone who is not wearing suitable clothes and shoes unfortunately won't be able to come into the wood with us.

Cancellations

Block bookings - No refunds are given if you're unable to make a session within the block. Exception to this is only in the event of the session being cancelled by the leader due to bad weather or illness. In this case the option will be given to transfer to another date or receive a partial refund (i.e. for that session only).

As this consists of a leisure activity, on a specific date(s), the 14-day ‘cooling off period’ under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 does not apply.