Nature Detectives | Loughborough Autumn Term

Our Nature Detectives sessions take place outdoors, in our Forest School at our Loughborough Hub, delivered by a qualified Forest School practitioner. From nature crafts, mud kitchen exploring, and bug hunting, to building shelters and making delicious snacks over the fire pit; there will be a range of different activities each week to support children to build a connection to the world around us and an understanding of we fit within it. Our approach to learning encourages children to lead and offers the opportunity to explore, take risks, make choices and initiate learning for themselves. This supports children to expand on their abilities by developing creativity, navigating real-world situations and build self-belief and resilience.

Important information 

It is highly important that you and your child/children and dressed appropriately for forest school. Long trousers and long sleeve must be worn every week. Dress accordingly to the weather with thinner layers on hot days that are still covering up arms and legs and warmer clothes as we approach the end of term and Autumn and Winter begin. We have a variety of waterproof trousers and jackets for families to use over your children's clothes if needed. Please remember scream even when it is cloudy too.

Who is it for?
This session is for families who are part of our free Connect and Play service, which supports children aged 0-8 with complex disabilities. If you’re not sure whether this session is for you, contact [email protected] to speak with a member of our team.

This session is specifically for children aged 0-4yrs and is great for children that enjoy being outside and exploring! If your child is 5-8 and able to attend then please get in contact on the email above. At least one parent/carer must attend the full session with each child.

How can I join?
Spaces must be booked in advance via our website. By completing this booking form, you will be registered for the full term. Families are expected to attend each week to enable them to get the most out of this programme.