in line with forest school pedagogy, this is a long-term weekly programme. it will consist of day long drop off sessions for school age seven to eleven. ‘k.i.n’ offer nature based exploration, rooted in the forest school approach, giving children the chance to connect to themselves, each other and nature. the changing seasons and natural resources that are available in abundance inspire each day. we blend nature based learning and play and experiment with new nature based skills and ways of understanding and exploring the plant and animal kingdoms. in keeping with the forest school approach, activities unfold in response to interests of the children and needs of the group as well as what is happening in nature. nature based skills, crafts, stories, songs & games are supported and guided by qualified and experienced facilitators .

this is all held within a self-contained private woodland where the children really have the space to be free and access deep play and learning which is a rare thing to find in london.

-fire skills

-shelter building

-tool and wood working

-foraging and wild cooking

-plant and animal identification

-natural crafts and land art

-group games

-nature connection practice

-storytelling and song

-rope swings and ladders - knots

“my son (now 7years old) has been attending 'kinship in nature’s forest school' since he was a toddler - starting with us in attendance and now going independently - and he absolutely loves it.

it’s a friendly and inviting atmosphere and the children get to learn all about plants, animals, nature and its cycles. they learn practical skills and crafts, as well as enjoying a good-old campfire sing-song.

as londoners it’s really important for us to have our son immersed in nature as much as possible - and all the mud that comes with it. the professionalism, enthusiasm and care put into the sessions by the team is incredible! plus they do a great job keeping us informed about the daily activities, so it really makes us feel involved and part of the family."

kinship parent

criteria for applications 

• participants must be officially home educating

• aged between 7-11 years

• homeschoolers: seven to eleven (dob year 2011– 2015).

• siblings outside of this age range welcome on request - 2 years either side maximum

how do i apply for a place?

the home education group application form can be found here. 

£15 non refundable application fee is payable for applications to be processed. 

kinship in nature ltd. 63261820 608371

reference: homeschoolers’ full name

how does our family get a place on this group?

applications will be processed to check suitability and places will be allocated to ensure a balanced and diverse group and balance across age, sex and ethnicity. families with a history within the kinship will be given priority as well as kinfolk families. 

if you are offered a place, there is a one-off registration fee of £100 per family. 

monies will go to financing the ongoing development of the group, which will be taken on acceptance of your place at the end of the month. 

we offer a monthly payment plan which can be spread out through the year. 

just ask and we can figure it out together. 

if you decide you do not want the place it will be offered to the next person on the waiting list.

there will be a minimum commitment * of two half terms i.e. one full term.