Training courses

Please find below details of the accredited and non-accredited courses offered. If there is something you’re interested in that is not listed please contact the Forest School.

Forest School events

We provide a wide range of forest school activities for children aged 0 – 12 years. During school term we offer Forest School Seedlings for children and their adult 0 – up to 5th birthday, sessions for children that are Home Educated, as well as sometimes being able to offer after school provision. Holiday provision, we try where we can to cater for all age groups offering: Seedlings 0 – 5th birthday, Mudbugs 5 – up to 8th birthday, Woodland Explorers 8 – 12th birthday and hold Family Fun sessions for 0 – 12 year olds and their adults. All of our provision is dependent on the funding we receive. Please scroll down the whole list to see what is in offer.

Tools Policy
Personal tools must not be brought to Forest School sessions. FSSNPT will provide all tools appropriate to the planned activities, to be used only under supervision.
We do not accept liability for any loss, damage, or injury arising from the use of personal tools brought to sessions.  
 

Cwmafan Forest School Home Ed sessions

Meet location: https://w3w.co/crowd.demand.poker Car park at Railmill Lane, Cwmafan, Port Talbot SA12 9DG (near Cwmafan Social Club). Exact site location: https://w3w.co/update.lousy.outright Join us for our Forest School sessions for Home Education families at Cwmafan. For 0-12 year olds (and their adults who attend FREE!) Please note we will no longer be sending joining instructions for these sessions Eequ is your confirmation. Our trained Forest School staff facilitate the sessions to support child-led independent exploration, coupled with optional Forest School activities. We provide a unique and holistic approach to support play and child development. There is something for all ages and interests. Sessions take place at Cwmafan Forest School positively impacts all areas of a child’s development, from self-esteem, creativity, independence and social skills. Thank you to our funders, bookings are just £2 per child per session. Tools Policy Personal tools must not be brought to Forest School sessions. FSSNPT will provide all tools appropriate to the planned activities, to be used only under supervision. We do not accept liability for any loss, damage, or injury arising from the use of personal tools brought to sessions TIPS for using this booking system: – PLEASE ONLY BOOK CHILDREN. – Please note that bookings are not confirmed until they have been approved, you will be notified through eequ once the booking has been accepted. We will send joining instructions prior to the first session to the email provided. We are unable to accept bookings the night before a session. – Grown ups are required to stay for the duration of the session. Grown ups are not required to book spaces for themselves, please only use the booking system to book your child on. – Please make the booking under the name of the child and not the parent. You only need to create a profile for your child once. You are then able to book future sessions with all the information already complete.

Glantawe Riverside Seedlings

Forest School Seedling session for 0-4 year olds up to the age of 5 (and their adults who attend FREE!) Our trained Forest School staff facilitate the sessions to support child-led independent exploration, coupled with optional Forest School activities. We provide a unique and holistic approach to support play and child development.

Glantawe Riverside Park Forest School Home Ed Friday morning sessions

Join us for our Forest School sessions for Home Education families at Riverside Glantawe Park. For 0-12 year olds (and their adults who attend FREE!) Our trained Forest School staff facilitate the sessions to support child-led independent exploration, coupled with optional Forest School activities. We provide a unique and holistic approach to support play and child development. There is something for all ages and interests. Forest School positively impacts all areas of a child’s development, from self-esteem, creativity, independence and social skills.

Holiday Family Fun May Half Term Glantawe Riverside Park

Please note we no longer send joining instructions your confirmation is via Eequ. Holiday Family Fun 0-11 year olds, and their adults who attend free. Our trained Forest School staff facilitate the sessions to support child-led independent exploration, coupled with optional Forest School activities. We provide a unique and holistic approach to support play and child development. There is something for all ages and interests. Sessions take place at the Riverside, Glantawe site, nestled within the beautiful grounds. Forest School positively impacts all areas of a child’s development, from self-esteem, creativity, independence and social skills.

Home Ed @Singleton Park

ONLY BOOK CHILD TICKETS. ADULTS ATTEND GRATIS. What 3 Words: ///league.smoke.nobody These sessions are available for all families with 0-11 (up to 12th birthday) year olds. Adults must stay at the site with their children for the duration of the session. Please not we will no longer be sending out Joining Instructions for the sessions your confirmation is via Eequ. This session is to explore nature and help with Swansea’s City Nature Challenge. Session is at in a natural setting at the Ornamental Garden at Singleton Park. Exploring in nature, mud kitchen, crafts, socialisation, seasonal nature activities and much more! Forest School positively impacts all areas of a child’s development, from self-esteem, creativity, independence and social skills…and it’s FUN!

May Half Term Singleton Park Friday 29th

Please note we are no longer sending joining instructions, you will receive a confirmation from Eequ. Half Term Fun with Forest School SNPT at The Ornamental Gardens, Singleton Park. Ornamental Garden Singleton Park, Swansea What 3 Words: ///league.smoke.nobody For 0 -11 year olds. Adults need to attend and stay for the duration of the session (adults attend free). There is something for all ages and interests. Forest School positively impacts all areas of a child’s development, from self-esteem, creativity, independence and social skills…and it’s FUN! Our trained Forest School staff facilitate the sessions to support child-led independent exploration, coupled with optional Forest School activities. We provide a unique and holistic approach to support play and child development. There is something for all ages and interests. Please only book child tickets. Adults attend Free Forest School positively impacts all areas of a child’s development, from self-esteem, creativity, independence and social skills. Bookings are £4.00 per child per session. TIPS for using this booking system: – Please note that bookings are not confirmed until they have been approved, you will be notified through Eequ once the booking has been accepted. We will send joining instructions prior to the first session to the email provided. We are unable to accept bookings the night before a session. – Grown ups are required to stay for the duration of the session. Grown ups are not required to book spaces for themselves, please only use the booking system to book your child on. – Please make the booking under the name of the child and not the parent. You only need to create a profile for your child once. You are then able to book future sessions with all the information already complete.

Seedlings@Gnoll Park

We are excited to be returning to Gnoll Park for Seedling sessions, this is part of a wider project that we are collaborating on. Our trained Forest School staff facilitate fun and engaging sessions to support child-led independent exploration, coupled with optional Forest School activities. We provide a unique and holistic approach to support play and development. There is something for all ages and interests. Sessions take place near the Visitor Centre at Gnoll Park. Forest School positively impacts all areas of a development, from self-esteem, creativity, independence and social skills Please note we will no longer be sending Joining Instructions, your conformation is via Eequ.

Singleton Park Forest School Seedlings

Forest School Seedling session for 0-4 year olds up to the age of 5 (and their adults who attend FREE!) Our trained Forest School staff facilitate the sessions to support child-led independent exploration, coupled with optional Forest School activities. We provide a unique and holistic approach to support play and child development. Please note we will no longer be sending Joining Instructions, your confirmation is via Eequ.

Thursday 28th May Half Term Singleton Park – working with Coed Lleol on consultation for their Roots Cymru project

Half Term Fun with Forest School SNPT at The Ornamental Gardens, Singleton Park. A special session working with Coed Lleol to find out what you would like to see in their “Roots Cymru” Project. Ornamental Garden Singleton Park, Swansea What 3 Words: ///league.smoke.nobody For 0 -11 year olds. Adults need to attend and stay for the duration of the session (adults attend free). There is something for all ages and interests. Forest School positively impacts all areas of a child’s development, from self-esteem, creativity, independence and social skills…and it’s FUN! Our trained Forest School staff facilitate the sessions to support child-led independent exploration, coupled with optional Forest School activities. We provide a unique and holistic approach to support play and child development. There is something for all ages and interests. Please only book child tickets. Adults attend Free Forest School positively impacts all areas of a child’s development, from self-esteem, creativity, independence and social skills. Bookings are £2 per child per session. TIPS for using this booking system: – Please note that bookings are not confirmed until they have been approved, you will be notified through Eequ once the booking has been accepted. We will send joining instructions prior to the first session to the email provided. We are unable to accept bookings the night before a session. – Grown ups are required to stay for the duration of the session. Grown ups are not required to book spaces for themselves, please only use the booking system to book your child on. – Please make the booking under the name of the child and not the parent. You only need to create a profile for your child once. You are then able to book future sessions with all the information already complete.

Activities

Our range of activities includes: