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Working in agreement with Portsmouth City Council, We are based at Hilsea Lines delivering high-quality educational activities and outdoor experiences.
Our aim is to get people of all ages and backgrounds out into the woods, enjoying and noticing nature and the world around them and consequently feeling the benefits socially, emotionally, cognitively and physically.
Any profit from our activities will be reinvested in the enterprise with the aim of making all sessions and activities accessible to all.
Portsmouth Forest School CIC is a social enterprise helping children, families, adults and communities in Portsmouth and the surrounding areas to reconnect with nature.
WE OFFER:
ALTERNATIVE PROVISION
Portsmouth City Council are in the process of compiling a directory of providers that they recommend schools to use for their alternative provision programmes. We are in the process of applying to be on this directory but this process can take a few months. This does not mean that we cannot offer alternative provision in the meantime but it does mean that schools will need to do their own stringent checks to satisfy we meet the standards you require.
ALTERNATIVE PROVISION
Our Alternative provision programs are aimed at children/young people who are unable to fully access or fail to thrive in mainstream education and/or need a complementary learning method. We can work with children/young people with a range of needs such as behavioural issues, special educational needs and or social, emotional and mental health challenges. Read More
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Family Forest School:
We offer Family Forest School sessions on Saturday mornings for children aged 2yrs to 12yrs. These sessions run throughout term time between 10am and 12pm. Children aged 8yrs plus have the option to come unaccompanied. Campfire snacks and Hot and cold drinks are provided. Sessions are run by a qualified, experienced Forest School Leader, an experienced Forest School Assistant plus volunteers.
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Tots Forest School
Tots Forest School sessions run every Wednesday between 10am and 11.30am term time. They are aimed at pre-school children aged between 1yr and 5yrs.
WOODLAND HOLIDAY CLUB
If you are looking for something to entertain the kids during the holidays then our woodland holiday club might be just the thing. These sessions run on Wednesday's during the school holiday's between 10am and 3pm and are suitable for children aged between 6yrs and 12yrs.
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CHILDREN'S
PARTIES
Book your child's birthday party with us. There are a number of themed activities to choose from or have your own bespoke party. Parties are held all year round.
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SCHOOLS / OUTDOOR
LEARNING
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Outdoor education programmes for local schools include:
Sessions for children who struggle in the school environment. These sessions can be for individuals or small groups.
Sessions for a whole school class.
Sessions for teachers to learn some outdoor skills to take to their schools.
ADULT HEALTH AND WELLBEING GROUP
Our Adult Health and Wellbeing Group runs on Wednesday afternoons between 12.30 and 3.30pm during the school term time. Participants get the opportunity to help chop wood for the campfire, prepare the lunch and cook over the fire. We also offer a range of nature based activities. Spending time outside in nature is very beneficial for our mental health. This session provides adults with the opportunity to spend some time outdoors with others in a supported environment. Read more.
Our Testimonials
Session was fun and it was good to be in the outdoors as well as in a caring environment.
Kim R
A lovely morning spent making reindeers and memories. Well organised and explained by Sharon. Would definitely recommend and not just for festive fun. Thank you.
Deb N
Fun couple of hours making a reindeer and tree decoration out of wood and twigs today - pure escapism. Festive refreshments, with a campfire to warm through the mulled wine and mince pies. Well organised- thoroughly recommend.
Samantha G
