Stephen's letter in response to the media coverage surrounding the Government's SEND White Paper was published in The Guardian on 27th February. Sir/Madam, The notion that independent Special Educational Needs (SEN) schools are merely profit-driven ventures exploiting local authorities is a simplistic and inaccurate political narrative. Our SEN provision, structured as a not-for-profit Community Interest Company (CIC), was founded directly from my personal experience as a pa
Work with Us Apply Here Job Title: Teaching Assistant Forest Schooling UK Location: Forest Schooling UK CIC, Kingston Upon Thames Salary: £23,500 FTE Daily 08:45 – 15:00 hrs, Term time only Contract Type: Permanent Start Date: As soon as possible Job Summary We are seeking a compassionate, resilient and highly adaptable Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning within our specialist Full Time Forest School provision for children and young people aged 8–16 with Soc
A little note of reassurance on the winter welfare of Salt & Pepper (our goats), Coco, Cowboy and Patch (our Rabbits) and of course our chickens. We want to reassure you that all animals on our site are well cared for, regularly checked, and fully compliant with welfare standards. All animals are registered with DEFRA, and their care arrangements are appropriate, lawful, and monitored. Rabbits, chickens, and goats are species that commonly live outdoors for their entire lives
At Forest Schooling UK, our core values are more than words on a wall. They are simple, practical, and lived out every single day, by our staff, our young people, and our community. We call them our Three R’s: Ready, Respectful, and Responsible. They guide how we learn, how we treat each other, and how we care for the world around us. Ready Being Ready is about showing up, not just physically, but mentally and emotionally too. It means being open to learning, willing to try
Here is our 24/25 Impact Report. We've had a productive year and are continually expanding our essential services for local children. We are also anticipating an exciting year ahead. You can scroll through below or follow this link to view
