🐞 PYRFORD PRIMARY🐞 - AFTER SCHOOL FOREST SCHOOL CLUB Autumn Term - YRS 1 - 6

🐞 Pyrford Primary C of E School, Forest School Club 🐞

This club is only open to children who attend Pyrford Primary, 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 Thursday sessions are below, there are 11 in total:

⏰ Timing of sessions will be 3.15pm - 4.15pm

📍Session details below:

🌱 Thursday 17 September

🌱 Thursday 24 September

🌱 Thursday 1 October

🌱 Thursday 8 October

🌱 Thursday 15 October - No Forest School (Royal Forestry Society Awards)

🌱 Thursday 5 November

🌱 Thursday 12 November

🌱 Thursday 19 November

🌱 Thursday 26 November

🌱 Thursday 3 December

🌱 Thursday 10 December

🌱 Thursday 17 December

Pick up is 4.15pm sharp, from outside the Environmental Garden Gate

🏆 Learn with an Award-Shortlisted Forest School

Silverwoods Forest School is proud to have been shortlisted for the Royal Forestry Society Education & Learning Awards 2026. Every session is led by our experienced team using the same high-quality Forest School approach across all of our partner schools.

🌳 What awaits your child?

🌲 Trees for hammocks and climbing.

🔥 Campfires for cooking and developing practical outdoor skills.

🐦 Nature discovery through bug hunting, bird spotting, and seasonal wildlife.

🍄 Wildlife pond for pond dipping and discovering aquatic invertebrates. 

🍂 Seasonal, nature-inspired creative activities.

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 a 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.

Joanna O’Neill – Level 2 Forest School Assistant

Joanna is a qualified primary school teacher with an Enhanced DBS certificate, Safeguarding training, Level 2 Forest School training, and First Aid certification. She has worked alongside Victoria at Silverwoods Forest School for over two and a half years, supporting the delivery of high-quality Forest School sessions.

Joanna regularly assists at Pyrford Primary School After School Forest School Club, Holiday Camps, and Children’s Woodland Birthday Parties, helping children to build confidence, resilience and a lifelong connection with nature.

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.

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