🌿 THE WEALD 🌿 AFTER SCHOOL FOREST SCHOOL CLUB - Autumn Term

🌿 The Weald C of E Primary School 🌿

This club is only open to children who attend The Weald C of E Primary School - Years 1 - 6

Children starting Reception in September 2026 will be eligible to join Silverwoods Forest School from the Spring Term 2027, allowing them time to settle into school life before taking part in our sessions.

📆 The dates for our Wednesday sessions are below, there are 12 in total:

⏰ Timing of sessions will be 3.20pm - 4.30pm

📍Session details below:

🌱 Wednesday 16 September 

🌱 Wednesday 23 September 

🌱 Wednesday 30 September 

🌱 Wednesday 7 October 

🌱 Wednesday 14 October 

🌱 Wednesday 4 November 

🌱 Wednesday 11 November 

🌱 Wednesday 18 November 

🌱 Wednesday 25 November 

🌱 Wednesday 2 December

🌱 Wednesday 9 December 

🌱 Wednesday 16 December 


Pick up is 4.30pm sharp, from outside the school office.

🌿 Award-Shortlisted Forest School & Outdoor Learning at The Weald! 🌿

At The Weald, we’re fortunate to have a beautiful woodland where children learn, explore, and thrive in nature.

🏆 Our Forest School & Outdoor Learning programme has been shortlisted for the Royal Forestry Society Education & Learning Awards 2026, recognising its quality and impact.

🌳 What awaits your child?

🌲 Trees for hammocks and climbing.

🔥 Campfires for cooking and skill-building.

🐦 A woodland rich with birds, insects, and wildlife.

🪶 Bird Hide and feeding stations.

🍄 A mud kitchen for imaginative play with natural materials.

🍂 Seasonal, nature-inspired creative activities.

✨ Discover why our woodland is such a special place for outdoor learning.

It is paramount that your child has the correct clothing on to participate in Forest School, please keep an eye out on the weather forecast and pack the appropriate clothing for the weather.

Full waterproof clothing is essential, along with wellies!

Please provide your child with a named water bottle and healthy snack, NO NUTS please. We may provide Hot Chocolate in the colder months, along with either Marshmallows, S'mores or Popcorn. Please tell us about any allergies your child has when you fill out the booking form.

Victoria Hofgartner – Founder & Lead Forest School Practitioner

Victoria is the founder of Silverwoods Forest School and a qualified Level 3 Forest School Practitioner. She is a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) with Outdoor & Paediatric First Aid, an Enhanced DBS certificate, a TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values (RQF), and a Level 2 Award in Food Safety.

Victoria has developed and delivered Forest School and outdoor learning programmes for schools, nurseries and community groups across Surrey. In 2026, her programme was shortlisted for the Royal Forestry Society Education & Learning Awards, recognising the quality and impact of her outdoor learning provision.

Natalie Terry – Forest School Assistant

Natalie is an Enhanced DBS checked Forest School Assistant who holds a Level 3 qualification in Safeguarding Children & Young People. She is also a qualified primary school teacher with over 26 years of teaching experience and is currently undertaking her Level 3 Forest School Practitioner qualification, further strengthening the expertise within our team.

Your Child’s Safety

For your peace of mind, Silverwoods Forest School is fully insured with £5 million Public Liability Insurance. All sessions are led by experienced, Enhanced DBS checked staff, with safeguarding and first aid at the heart of everything we do.

Our Woodland site - Children’s Woodland Birthday Parties & Holiday Camps

Looking for even more outdoor adventures?

Silverwoods Forest School also offers fully catered Children’s Woodland Birthday Parties and Holiday Camps at our beautiful woodland venue at The Weald C of E Primary School, Beare Green.

Our Forest School programme has been shortlisted for the Royal Forestry Society Education & Learning Awards 2026, recognising the quality and impact of our outdoor learning.

Please get in touch with Victoria for further information and availability.

CLOTHING & KIT LIST

Sir Ranulph Fiennes and Alfred Wainwright: “there is no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing”

Kit list - for colder weather:

• Thermal base layer – leggings, long sleeved top, and long thermal socks
• Spare socks
• A thinner long-sleeved top
• A warm fleece/wool long sleeved top
• Cosy trousers i.e.. Tracksuit pants (not jeans)
• Waterproof Trousers (the kids will get muddy)
• Warm waterproof coat/jacket
• Two pairs of gloves or mittens (one waterproof)
• Warm hat and snood
• Neoprene or fleece lined wellies or waterproof walking boots
• Water bottle filled up, labelled with child’s name
• Healthy Snack - No Nuts
  

Kit list – for warmer weather:

• Long trousers (these are still a necessity to prevent scratches and stings)
• Long sleeved top (to prevent, stings, bites, and scratches)
• Jumper (as it can be cool at the beginning of the day)
• Waterproof Jacket
• Waterproof Trousers (British Weather, so be prepared for it to rain in the warmer months)
• Water bottle filled up, labelled with child’s name
• Sun cream/Insect repellent (to be applied at home)
• A sun hat
• If you feel your child needs insect repellent, please apply at home
• Wellington boots or waterproof walking boots

Please make sure that all your child’s entire kit is labelled with their name on.

Contact

Victoria Hofgartner – Founder & Lead Forest School Practitioner

📧 Email: victoria@silverwoodsforestschool.co.uk

☎️ Phone: 07340 314956

Website: www.silverwoodsforestschool.co.uk