We are now taking bookings for our Toddler and Home Ed Autumn Term Sessions
Little Owlets Nature Explorers Parent and Preschooler Group Sept-October 10-11.45am
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O.W.L.s 6-11yrs home education drop off Forest School group Tuesdays 9:45-11:45am Sept-Oct 2026
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We are recruiting!
We are looking for a Family & Wellbeing Coach to join our small friendly team, experience and a coaching qualification is essential for this role. For more information please email info@chichesterforestschools.com.
SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS
Supporting Children with Social and Emotional Mental Health needs through forest school and nature based learning - Saturday, 13 June '26 9:30am - 2:30pm
Kingley Vale Nature Reserve
This immersive outdoor workshop explores how nature can support children’s mental health and emotional wellbeing. Through discussion, research insights, and hands‑on activities, you’ll learn practical ways to use nature connection to build confidence, resilience, and calm in the children you work with.
Introduction to Forest School: Inspiring Learning Through Nature - Saturday, 20 June '26 9:30am - 3:30pm
Kingley Vale Nature Reserve
Step into the world of Forest School with this hands‑on introductory workshop designed especially for educators. Spend the day immersed in the beautiful South Downs National Park as you explore how nature‑based learning can transform children’s development, wellbeing, and engagement.
Adult Forest School! - A session for Grown Ups! January 24th 10-1, Lavant House Woods.
Saturday 24 January, 10:00-13:00, Lavant House Woods.
We'll be creating, crafting, using forest school tools, developing controlled fire-lighting skills, cooking over the fire, making and ... dare I say it ... playing! Plus much, much more.
To make a booking or for additional information please click HERE
We have been chosen as a Co-op Local Community Fund Cause
We are excited to announce that we have been chosen by the Co-op as a local Community Fund Cause.
This means Co-op Members can officially support Chichester Forest Schools CIC (Cause ID: 89597) as part of the Local Community Fund. The more members that choose our cause, the more money our projects will receive.
The funding period will run until next year, closing on 18 October 2025.
If you are already a Co-op member you can vote for us here or in store. If you are not a member and wish to help us raise funds you can easily become a member for the princely sum of £1 and then vote for us. The more votes we get the more money we will receive.
Thank you for your support!