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Results of our Survey
To help us understand how people feel about what we do, we asked our Parents, Young People and Staff about their opinions on Forest...
Feb 261 min read


"The traditional education system had failed me"
We recently had the opportunity to meet with educators who share our views. Like us, they recognize the need for a more diverse and...
Feb 161 min read

Watching the forecast
It will remain quite cold this week. Ensure you're dressed appropriately to enjoy yourself. Here's a helpful guide from our Canadian...
Feb 91 min read


Our Quality Assurance process
To ensure we provide the highest quality of Alternative Possible, we receive support and challenges from the Pupil Support Service each...
Jan 111 min read


It's time to name the goats!
Our new goats have settled well and love hanging out with all the children. We have asked our staff to come up with names for you to vote...
Dec 15, 20241 min read


Help us name our new chickens
WINNERS: Betty, Babs and Bree We have added some new chickens to our growing flock. We have added a Copper Maran a Blue Maran and a...
Oct 31, 20241 min read


GOAT Fund ME!
We are raising funds to create a special place for children in primary education to experience the healing power of animals! Our goal is...
Sep 17, 20242 min read

Response to a Guardian article published on 16th August 2024
Some of you may have read the article that appeared in this morning’s Guardian “I’m all for the concept of ‘forest school’ – just not the...
Aug 16, 20244 min read

Living Wage Employer
We are pleased to announce that we are officially a Living Wage Employer. We believe our excellent and committed staff should be paid...
Jun 4, 20241 min read

Our 2024 Newsletter
You can read our latest newsletter by clicking on the image below, or download your own copy by clicking the PDF link. A4 physical copies...
May 30, 20241 min read


Open Day
Come and meet our staff and see our chickens and rabbits. Children can take part in our treasure hunt around the site. There will even be...
Apr 24, 20241 min read


Younger Children Now Accepted at Our Alternative Provision
We are delighted to announce that we are now accepting children in Year R into our new provision at St John's School in Kingston upon...
Apr 22, 20241 min read


KS3 Sessions, Wednesday’s 1pm-3pm
PLEASE NOTE: These sessions were originally advertised as a Monday. Following on our success with KS1 & KS2 children at our Alternative...
Feb 25, 20241 min read


Welcome to our Lead Allotment Volunteer
We are very happy to announce that Jo Land is to become our lead volunteer and will be helping develop our allotment for community use....
Jan 23, 20241 min read


Solid Gold!
We have received our lovely solid wood plaque to celebrate being awarded GOLD! by the Woodland Trust’s Green Tree Award Scheme. Green...
Jan 18, 20241 min read


Lead Allotment Volunteer Opportunity
The children enjoy growing and eating the food from our allotment and gain a lot from being in the space. As we have become busier, we...
Jan 2, 20242 min read


Quality Assured
We are often asked how we are evaluated to ensure we meet with all current guidelines, policies and safeguarding procedures to keep our...
Sep 12, 20232 min read


Exciting News for St John's Children - More Forest School!
Children at St John's Primary School where our first site is based have always had access to the Forest School. In order to make sure...
Jul 13, 20232 min read

The Bunny Money Hunt!
Saturday 25th March, Three Bridges Path, KT1 £3 per child on the day, £5 for two children. Pay on the day, cards accepted. Open for all...
Mar 2, 20232 min read


The Easter Bunny needs a Home
After the successful arrival of the chickens last year we have decided to expand our little sanctuary and introduce rabbits for the...
Feb 5, 20232 min read
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