Forest School serving Stockport and Greater Manchester
Kids Go Wild forest school offers a unique opportunity for children to learn and grow in the great outdoors. From an outdoor nursery, home-education programs, SEND & SEMH provision as well as holiday clubs to parent and baby sessions, we have something for everyone. So come gather around the campfire and let's explore the wonders of forest school together.
Experience the magic of nature
Holiday clubs available!
Available for mixed age groups, these sessions will be completely outdoors, in our very large fit-for-purpose woodland area behind Abney Scout & Guide Centre, running in all weather, except for high winds.
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Then, the majority of the session/day will be self-led child-led play, the children will have access to some adult-led nature craft activities and will be able to access our rope swings, hammocks, boardwalk and shallow stream.
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Book early to avoid disappointment!
A child-led play learning approach that stimulates curiosity
We believe, and strongly advocate children being in an environment that allows child-led play. As trained Level 3 Forest School leaders our team of professionals act as observers and facilitators of play, rather than offering dictated teaching regimes. We offer a range of hands-on activities that help children develop practical skills while enjoying the great outdoors. Our Forest School encourages children to become independent learners, and develop social & communication skills, self-esteem, confidence and emotional Literacy. Our sites provide access to risky play activities that test children's boundaries and build resilience.
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A safe, inclusive & nurturing environment
At Kids Go Wild Forest School, we provide a space where children can run free, make new discoveries, and learn all about how to respect nature & wildlife. We are proud to be inclusive and welcoming of children of all backgrounds and abilities. Our mission is to provide long-term access to the natural world for all children, and inspire the next generation to look after our world.
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Our promise to you...
Qualified and caring forest school practitioners
As an OFSTED-registered childcare provider, Kids Go Wild is committed to providing the highest standards of care for children across Stockport and Manchester. All staff have a minimum Level 3 in childcare; many are qualified or trained to be Level 3 Forest School Leaders. We also allow parents to pay us via Tax-Free Childcare schemes, childcare vouchers & grant services. Our Nursery offers 15/30 hour funded placements for 2 - 5 year olds.
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We pride ourselves on being a trauma-informed setting and support many children from looked-after children to those with diverse SEND needs. Forest School is a very therapeutic provision for all children.
We use an award-winning parent app for communication and to show you all the adventures your children have been on, called the Famly app! Our team are dedicated to inspiring children’s love of nature, and supporting their growth and development in a safe, nurturing and stimulating natural setting.
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A pure Forest School offering
Forest School provisions are growing all the time, many Nurseries & Schools also offer forest school now. Unfortunately, many settings say they offer forest school but many rarely follow the true forest school ethos. Our Forest School programme follows the six principles of the Forest School ethos. These include:
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Forest School is a long-term process of frequent and regular sessions
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Forest School takes place in a woodland or natural wooded environment to support the development between the learner and the natural world
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Forest School aims to promote the holistic development of all those involved, fostering resilient, confident, independent and creative learners
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Forest School offers learners the opportunity to take supported risks appropriate to the environment and themselves
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Forest School is run by qualified forest school practitioners who continuously maintain and develop their professional practice
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Forest School uses a range of child-centred processes to create a community for development and learning
our testimonials
Best decision I made
The most amazing setting for my 3-year-old I could ask for. The best decision I made was to put her in pre-school for the last year, she has had the best time and I'm sure made long-lasting memories. The holiday club is also brilliant, we will continue to use these when she moves on to school.
Hi, I'm Nicky
I can't wait to welcome your child to Kids Go Wild!
My educational background started with a BA Hons in Early Childhood Studies at Manchester Metropolitan University, and a PGDE in Liverpool to become a qualified teacher.
Here, I went to Sweden with LJMU and experienced true Scandanavian Forest School which is where my inspiration was born!
I have over 15 years of experience working in Early Years settings and schools. I've slowly moved away from mainstream education. I started Kids Go Wild in 2018 and haven't looked back.
I now also have my own two young children that I home-educate!
