Forest School In Birkenshaw

Encouraging Learning Through Outdoor Exploration

At Little Latham House Nursery & Forest School, we believe some of the most meaningful learning experiences happen outdoors. Inspired by the Forest School ethos, children are encouraged to explore, discover, and build confidence through hands-on experiences within the natural environment.

Our Forest School approach supports children’s personal, social, emotional, and physical development through regular outdoor learning, imaginative play, and nature-based activities. Guided by our experienced team, children are encouraged to take safe risks, problem-solve, develop independence, and connect with the world around them in a fun, safe, and nurturing environment.

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Outdoor Experiences

Learning Beyond The Classroom

Children at Little Latham House have access to a variety of engaging outdoor experiences designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, confidence, and exploration. Through woodland adventures, sensory play, and hands-on activities, children are encouraged to build on their own experiences while developing important life skills and a deeper connection with nature.

Our Forest School environment allows children to learn through discovery, imagination, teamwork, and play while exploring the natural world around them.

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Outdoor Experiences

Meaningful Nature-Based Activities & Adventures

Our Forest School activities are designed to encourage children to explore, create, problem-solve, and learn through hands-on outdoor experiences. Every activity supports confidence, independence, communication, and imagination while helping children build a positive connection with nature.

Woodland Exploration

Children enjoy daily access to our on-site woodland areas where they can explore, discover, and learn within the natural environment.

Den Making & Shelter Building

Encouraging teamwork, creativity, problem-solving, and imaginative outdoor play through hands-on building activities.

Campfire Stories & Hot Chocolate

Creating memorable group experiences through storytelling, social interaction, and supervised campfire activities

Outdoor Cooking Experiences

From toasting marshmallows to savoury snacks, children enjoy supervised open-fire cooking experiences that encourage confidence and independence.

Farm Walks & Nature Trails

Exploring our surrounding farm environment helps children develop curiosity, observation skills, and a greater understanding of the natural world.

Growing Our Own Vegetables

Children are encouraged to plant, grow, and care for vegetables while learning about nature, responsibility, and healthy eating.

Nature Hunts & Discovery

Hands-on activities designed to encourage exploration, sensory learning, and curiosity about wildlife and natural materials.

Creative Outdoor Play

Using natural resources, loose parts, and outdoor spaces to inspire creativity, imagination, and independent learning.

Discover Our Forest School Environment

Book a tour today to explore our outdoor learning spaces, meet our childcare team, and discover how Forest School experiences support children’s development through exploration, creativity, and nature-based learning.

Testimonials

Kind words
from our parents

An absolutely beautiful setting with the most gorgeous resources indoor & outdoor, I drop my grandson off & pick him up most days. The girls are so welcoming and lovely , I know he’s in great hands because he’s so happy leaving me ! Thank you ladies for all your care , love, time , support & hard work  you give the children ! Keep smashing it from a school nursery teacher
Sarah
My child has only been attending for 2 weeks but honestly we are so impressed by the standard of care for the children, the feedback we get and the updates through the day are fantastic! The activities are very well planned out and are great for the kids learning which I’ve noticed they take great pride in! Our minds are completely at ease and we are really excited for the journey it takes our little girl on!🫶
Kirsty
Lovely staff and the app system is amazing! It's updated regularly by the staff and it's good to see what your child is doing at the nursery.
Umar
Our little girl who is nearly one started here around two weeks ago. She is a very clingy, sensitive soul, however I am amazed at how well she is doing. The staff are so lovely and approachable and I believe this is what is making our little girl feel at ease. The updates we get are detailed, honest and reassuring. I look forward to getting the photos and updates when she is there. The app they use for communication is brilliant, being able to message anytime and get a response very quickly (often within 10/20 mins) is excellent. I don't doubt our baby with thrive here. Thank you to all the staff at Little Latham House!
Natalie
We have felt incredibly welcomed at Latham House Nursery from the very start. The staff are always so friendly at morning drop-off, greeting us with warm smiles—it’s genuinely a pleasure to see. Our girls, aged 2.5 and 4, had previously been in a childminder setting, so I was a little nervous about the transition. However, they have settled in beautifully, and I truly believe this is thanks to the supportive and caring staff who made the transition so smooth and reassuring for our family. Thankyou to all of you. I look forward to the girls creating many lovely memories at the nursery.
Laura
Our little girl started at the beginning of this year and I cannot express how much she has absolutely adored her time here so far. She came to Little Latham House very unsure of herself, she had little to no confidence and was reluctant to try anything new. In the last 6 weeks she has become the happiest most confident little girl. She cannot wait to go to nursery every morning and often gets upset that the weekends mean she can’t see her teachers. Vicki and Nicole are just amazing, what they have done for our little girl in such a short space of time is incredible. I cannot even begin to explain how absolutely blown away we have been by this nursery, I am just so sad we don’t find it sooner. I would recommend this setting to absolutely everyone. Just incredible!
Natasha
Our little guy has only been at Little Latham for 1 week but I already know we've chosen well. Ive spent the last year with my babba and it was difficult to let him go 😭 but they have made me feel secure, happy and comfortable in just 1 week. From how unbelievably organised they are to how immaculate the updates have been, I know every single thing hes up to in the day and always with a huge smile on his face.The activities are really geared towards variety and development which was important. A cuddle is always on hand if he needs it too 😊.Thankyou for making this difficult transition back to work a little easier.
Laura
Little Latham House is such a lovely and welcoming nursery with caring and attentive staff.All of the activities for the children are interesting and engaging, with something new every day and it's clear how much thought and effort goes into them.Communication with parents is excellent, we are regularly informed about our child's day and any messages are always responded to very quickly. Our child has settled in quickly and is so excited each morning at drop off.Thank you to everyone at Little Latham House for all that you do, we feel very grateful to have found such a wonderful nursery and would highly recommend to any parent.
Jon
An absolutely beautiful setting with the most gorgeous resources indoor & outdoor, I drop my grandson off & pick him up most days. The girls are so welcoming and lovely , I know he’s in great hands because he’s so happy leaving me ! Thank you ladies for all your care , love, time , support & hard work  you give the children ! Keep smashing it from a school nursery teacher
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An absolutely beautiful setting with the most gorgeous resources indoor & outdoor, I drop my grandson off & pick him up most days. The girls are so welcoming and lovely , I know he’s in great hands because he’s so happy leaving me ! Thank you ladies for all your care , love, time , support & hard work  you give the children ! Keep smashing it from a school nursery teacher
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An absolutely beautiful setting with the most gorgeous resources indoor & outdoor, I drop my grandson off & pick him up most days. The girls are so welcoming and lovely , I know he’s in great hands because he’s so happy leaving me ! Thank you ladies for all your care , love, time , support & hard work  you give the children ! Keep smashing it from a school nursery teacher
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