Parent Guide
SAFETY
🛡️ Safety first: Your child's safety is my priority. I carry out risk assessments for each session and I maintain clear communication with parents.
👀 Small groups: Class ratios are kept small so children can be in sight at all times and receive plenty of individual attention.
⛑️ First Aid: I hold a current First Aid qualification and keep a complete first aid kit with me at all times.
📄 Insurance: I carry full liability insurance to ensure your child is protected during every session.
ACTIVITIES
🌿 Every session is unique: classes are shaped by the season, the weather, and the abilities of the group.
However, every session always includes:
📖 Storytelling - we explore a wide range of fiction.
✍️ Opportunities to read and write.
🥪 Snacks.
🚶♂️ Nature walk.
🛝 Free play.
🎨 Craft activities.
📱 Parent updates: after each session, parents receive a WhatsApp update, which summarises what your child did during our Forest Lights Session.
🔒 Privacy respected: I value your child’s privacy and will not take photos during sessions.
WHY SHOULD WE BRING LEARNING OUTDOORS?
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🌿 Movement supports learning. Children don’t need to sit still—moving helps ideas and language develop.
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🌲 Nature inspires thinking. The outdoor environment encourages curiosity, creativity, and conversation.
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💬 English becomes real and active. Language is used in context, not just learned from a page.
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📵 Fewer distractions. Without screens, attention shifts to communication and observation.
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🧠 Learning happens naturally. Children explore, talk, and think while doing other activities. This is especially helpful for children who feel self conscious or shy.
