About Farmlings Forest School

 "Forest School is a child-centred inspirational learning process, that offers opportunities for holistic growth through regular sessions. It is a long-term program that supports play, exploration and supported risk taking. It develops confidence and self-esteem through learner inspired, hands-on experiences in a natural setting."  

Forest School Association 2024.

At Farmlings we believe passionately that the Forest School approach is one that helps children to develop and be successful in a kind and nurturing way. Our experience shows us that Forest School supports all learners to develop confidence and promotes their well being. It connects us together and to the world around us. We are proud to follow the Forest School principles.

For more information about the six key principles of Forest School click the link below.

We are so lucky to have a beautiful natural woodland nestled amongst the arable fields of the farm, which is run by Tom and Wiz. A short walk from our barns across the field is our woodland. Here you will find horse chestnut, hazel, cherry and maple trees and in their shade a whole range of flora and fauna to discover. It is a real gem.

Tom and Wiz take their role as environmental guardians seriously. They specialise in sustainable and environmentally friendly farming practices and Sarah's focus is on widening access to nature and encouraging our communities to take action for wildlife and wild places. 

We feel that our place on a farm is such a bonus, giving children an opportunity to learn about how food is grown and our responsibility to protect and nurture our environment.

Sarah and Lucy worked together at a Primary School and spent many happy hours with the children at Forest School. When Sarah moved to the farm she knew she wanted to be able to create a special Forest School community for children and adults to be able to enjoy the amazing surroundings of the Cambridgeshire countryside.

As mums we both want to share the benefits of the outdoors with our own children and give them an understanding and connection to the natural environment. 

Lucy is a Level 3 qualified Forest School Leader and has experience of setting up and running a Forest School at a school. She has over 20 years experience with babies and children as a childminder and a primary school teacher and has particular experience in supporting autistic and neurodiverse children. She also works as an alternative Provision Forest School Tutor supporting children who cannot currently attend school. 

Sarah has spent most of her career supporting and teaching children in schools, in various roles including music teaching, music directing, working with children with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. She has a degree in music performance and a masters degree in business. Sarah has always loved being outdoors and it is her mission to inspire this same lifelong love for nature in others. 

We are fully certified in First Aid, Safeguarding and Food Hygiene.