Outdoor Nursery In Sheffield
Foresteers Pre-school & Training Academy
Forest School Outdoor Nursery
Tucked away in the woods on the outskirts of Oughtibridge in North Sheffield (S35) lies Foresteers, the place where your child can experience natures classroom – where the focus is on fun and interesting outdoor learning through play, creativity, and adventure.
Do You Have a Little Explorer in Your Family?
If you have a little explorer in your family aged 2-4, Foresteers outdoor nursery may suit your child more than a conventional nursery. Joining Foresteers allows children to take part in experiences that encourage creativity and adventure, without the constraints of a table and a chair. As children learn to respect this freedom, they learn about themselves and others. Rooted in curiosity and fun hands-on experiences, we encourage children to build confidence, independence, and resilience while connecting with the natural world.
Read more about our outdoor pre-school in Sheffield here, meet the team, and check out our Forest School pricing.
Flexible Learning In an Outdoor Nursery Environment
At Foresteers outdoor pre-school, we practice flexible learning, which is responsive to children’s interests. We observe what a child is interested in, what they can already do, and what they need to learn. We then create learning opportunities through meaningful, hands-on experiences. For example, if children discover a bird’s nest while looking for sticks, we might adapt the session to explore birds, habitats, count eggs (using models or pictures), draw nests, or tell stories about woodland animals.
Nature Is One Of Our Biggest Teachers
Foresteers nursery education is highly engaging and meaningful while developing knowledge, skills, and characteristics of effective learning in alignment with the EYFS framework. We would love to show you our Forest School and answer any questions you may have, book your free site visit here.
Forest School Training
Take the next step in your Forest School career with our accredited Level 2 Forest School Assistant and Level 3 Forest School Leader qualifications in Sheffield. Develop practical skills, build confidence, and learn to deliver inspiring Forest School experiences with support from our experienced trainers.
Foresteers for Schools
Bring learning to life with exciting Forest School experiences for your students, from woodland adventures and hands-on activities to tailored outdoor learning sessions. We also offer staff training for teachers and teaching assistants, and we help schools develop inspiring outdoor learning spaces.
First Aid Courses in Sheffield, S35
Learn essential first aid skills and gain the confidence to respond in an emergency with our First Aid Training courses in Sheffield. Whether you’re a new parent, childcare practitioner, teacher, or workplace first aider, we offer practical training to help you prepare for unexpected situations.
Discover our Baby First Aid Workshop for parents and carers, or explore our Level 3 Paediatric and Emergency First Aid at Work courses for those needing professional first aid qualifications.
CALL: 07835 284 996
Foresteers for Home Educated Children
Foresteers sessions for home educated children provide the freedom to explore, discover, and learn through nature in our beautiful woodland near Oughtibridge, Sheffield. From den building and nature crafts to wildlife discovery and woodland adventures, children develop confidence, independence, and practical skills through hands-on experiences.
Flexible, Holistic, & Outdoors
Our flexible, child-led approach encourages children to follow their curiosity and learn at their own pace, supporting their social, emotional, physical, and academic development. Regular sessions offer opportunities to socialise, explore new challenges, and enjoy enriching experiences that complement learning at home.
School Holiday Club – Ages 5-14
Foresteers Holiday Club offers children aged 5–14 an unforgettable adventure filled Forest School experience. Led by experienced Forest School practitioners, our sessions encourage resilience, teamwork, and a sense of independence. It’s the perfect way for children to enjoy the holidays: active, imaginative, and immersed in the great outdoors.
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST NOW FOR FEBRUARY HALF TERM. Sessions are Monday to Friday, 9am-3pm or 7.30am-5.30pm.
CALL: 07835 284 996
Forest School Themed Birthday Parties
Looking for a birthday party with a difference? How about a Foresteers themed party!
Rates start from £14 per child with a minimum of 10 children and a maximum of 20 children. At least 2 adults per six children should accompany the party. Parties will take place in a suitable local area where you can bring you own packed lunch or add on the educational experience of campfire cooking.
Birthday parties can be arranged on weekdays during school holidays, and Saturday and Sundays throughout the year (due to availability). All children and adults attending the party will need to complete a consent form and have read the information sheet on what to wear.
All sessions are risked assessed and all staff hold a current enhanced DBS. Parents can arrange a site visit if they are unsure of what a Forest School party entails or to discuss the content of their child’s party. Check out our previous Birthdays on our Facebook page.
Testimonials
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Home Education Group Home Education Ages 5-11 years 10am-2pm Mondays starting 10th January 2022 Price - £125 These sessions are held in a private woodland with the Foresteers at Greenhead House Farm, S35 0HN. They are facilitated by Hayley, a qualified teacher and...
Home Education Groups Home Education Ages 5-11 years 10am-2pm starting Monday 10th January Price - £125 These sessions are held in a private woodland with the Foresteers at Greenhead House Farm, S35 0HN. They are facilitated by Hayley, a qualified teacher and level 3...
Home Education Group
Ages – 5-11 years
Times -10am-2pm
Cost – £175 (7 sessions)
These sessions are held in a private woodland with the Foresteers at Greenhead House Farm, S35 0HN.
They are facilitated by Hayley, a qualified teacher and level 3 forest school practitioner, and Jess, a level 3 forest school practitioner.
The sessions are balanced to provide a chance for skill development, collaborative learning and individual reflection and wellbeing time.
Monday 6th June – Camp building
The group will take ownership over their site and learn how to put up tarps, create a fire and seating area, make dens and take ownership of their learning space. We will look at flora identification in the woodland.
Monday 13t June – Fire
The group will learn about materials needed to make a fire, how to prepare them and make a fire lay. We will prepare food to cook on the campfire and share stories and songs around the fire whilst keeping warm. Children will not need a packed lunch for this session as they will cook their own.
Monday 20th June – Nature Craft
During these sessions we will get creative with the resources in the environment. We can explore natural colour, texture and shape to create an art piece.
Monday 27th June – Meadow sweeping
The children can participate in meadow sweeping, identify and record their findings.
Monday 4th July – Tool use
We will explore tools and use them safely to make an item of their choosing.
Monday July 11th – Team Games
We will explore a range of completive games and the rules that surround them, archery from their own bow and arrows, tug of war and mud pie throwing.
Monday July 18th – Peer mentoring and Celebration
For this final session children will discuss what skills they have gained that they would like to teach a small group of children at our preschool. The children will plan and resource their experience to carry out.
Every session has the opportunity to follow individual interests, to have some reflective time in the hammock, to be creative in the mud kitchen and to explore the woodland. Participants will be supported to build friendships, to become confident as an individual and to build resilience.
We are fully outdoors so all participants need to be dressed appropriately and to bring a bag, which they can carry, with a spare change of clothes and additional layer. They will also need to bring a packed lunch and drink except for session 2 where they will cook their own lunch.
Please read before booking
Terms and Conditions
Booking is for a block of 7 sessions and payable as a lump sum, not weekly.
Payment is through the website. If you require an invoice to pay with childcare vouchers please email and let Hayley know, this payment must be received within 7 days or the place will be offered to another child.
Sessions are term time only and follow the Sheffield School Holidays.
Cancellations by Foresteers As we are fully outdoors we intend to run these in all weathers except thunderstorms, high winds, and snowstorms. If we have to cancel a session for any health and safety reason that is out of our control, we will offer credit for the session.
If you can not make a session, you need to let Hayley know, the session will not be refunded.
If your child is sick, with sickness or diarrhea please keep them at home for 48 hours, this session will not be refunded.
Once the booking has been made and payment received, this is a contractual agreement which must be followed by both parties.
We follow in the moment planning, your child will be planned for and next steps followed up during the day. This form will be shared with parents/carers on the last session. Photos will be shared through a secure site called Tapestry, these will be uploaded everyday so you can see what your child’s day has been like.
We support and encourage healthy eating, please ensure your child’s lunch is healthy. We are a nut free setting, if your child has dietary requirements please complete them on the form and feel free to speak to Hayley about them.
GDPR – your data is stored on a locked computer
Please look on our website for policies and procedures, they are the same for our preschool as the other groups we run.
The booking is not automated so please allow 48 hours for confirmation and additional information to be sent.
If you have any questions please email foresteers@gmail.com
Registered Numbers:
Foresteers: 558984
Foresteers Outdoor Preschool: 2507786