🌱 LITTLE OAKS NURSERY LEATHERHEAD 🌱 - FOREST SCHOOL AUTUMN TERM - TODDLER & PRE SCHOOL

🌿 LITTLE OAKS DAY NURSERY, LEATHERHEAD

FOREST SCHOOL SUMMER TERM 🌿

THURSDAY'S ONLY OPEN TO CHILDREN THAT ATTEND LITTLE OAKS NURSERY

 ✨ Forest School at Little Oaks Nursery ✨

Led by Victoria, founder of Silverwoods Forest School, these sessions provide high-quality, nurturing outdoor learning experiences for young children.

Silverwoods Forest School sessions take place within the beautiful open space of King George V Memorial Gardens, with trees surrounding the area to create a calm and natural setting. Children are free to explore and learn through play, enjoying activities such as bug hunting, fairy garden play, hammocks, water play, mud kitchen, seasonal crafts, and creative play with paints and chalks. Through storytelling and learning about wildlife and the changing seasons, children develop confidence, curiosity, and a meaningful connection to the natural world.

🌿 Join Our Woodland Family 🌿

📆 The dates for our Thursday sessions are below, there are 10 in total:

⏰ Timing of sessions will be 9:45am - 10:45am

📍Session details below:

🌱 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



🏆 Learn with Victoria 

Hello, I’m Victoria Hofgartner, founder of Silverwoods Forest School.

I’m proud to have been shortlisted for the Royal Forestry Society Education & Learning Awards 2026 in recognition of my commitment to high-quality outdoor learning.

I personally lead every Forest School session at Little Oaks Nursery, creating inspiring, hands-on experiences where children can explore, play, learn and develop a lifelong love of nature.

🌳 What awaits your child?

🌲 Trees for hammocks and climbing.

🥾 Mud Kitchen and water play 

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

🍂 Seasonal, nature-inspired creative activities.

Please note that from September 2026, Little Oaks Forest School sessions will be £9 per child. This small increase reflects rising operating costs. Thank you for your continued support.

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!

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. 

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

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