“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.”
Robert Frost
What is the Wildlings Way?
Learning, enrichment & growth, for children, young people & adults, who need a little more.
Wildlings is an alternative educational setting, a supplemental school service, and a beautiful location for all ages to gather, for meaningful outdoor experiences.
We are nestled in a stunning, private woodland, uniquely designed to provide a rich combination of services for a whole spectrum of people, ages and needs.
We work very closely with schools, parents, local authorities and private groups to help them provide a rich and unique experience for children and young people.
We know that combining learning, enrichment and growth helps children who need a little more, to grow and thrive.
Wildlings is a local authority approved setting.
We assist schools with OFSTED inspections, support parents to work with local authorities, and help design flexi-schooling programmes with both parents and schools, around the individual needs of each child. Wildlings is a backbone for home educating families and those ready to educate otherwise.
We also hold wonderful events, from private parties to weekend foraging sessions, for all ages, from 1 to 100!
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Families & Groups
We offer a vast array of services to connect you and your loved ones to nature, in a simple and authentic environment.
Are you a Home Educating family or looking to Flexi-school?
Do you yearn for rich experiences in nature for you as a family?
Do you seek a wider community or greater support?
We invite you to explore our magical woodland spaces and see for yourself how children and young people (and adults) thrive in this environment; with our Wildlings Way at the core of each session.
From Private Woodland Parties to School Holiday sessions.
From occasional Family Foraging at the weekend, to Child Days & Teen Sessions during the week, 48 weeks of the year. There is something for everyone!Outdoor alternative education that offers Tutor Groups and Project Based Learning, to free play for cultivating social and emotional development and well-being.
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Schools & Local Authorities
We love working at a school or county level, ensuring our supplemental services are designed for each child or classroom that needs specific services.
Working like this means reaching those that need something tailored to specific needs, all with the scaffolding to support those that need it most.
Find out more about the supplemental services that we offer to children and young people.
We can bring the classroom to the forest, or the forest to the classroom. Schools can arrange field trips to our wonderful slice of woodland camp.
We can cater for EOTAS and liaise around EHCPs and additional funding.
County approved in all areas of Due Diligence and Safeguarding.
We can liaise around children NEET or when schools can’t meet need, and welcome Flexi-school children.
TESTIMONIALS
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“Wildlings was a breakthrough moment for my son; everything just fell into place for him once we started going to the family workshops sessions. The setting, activities and opportunities for child led time are invaluable. Natalia and her team are kind, warm and like a breath of fresh air. My son counts down the days to each session; says it all!.”
— K.W.
“In some Native languages the term for plants translates to ‘those who take care of us’.”
Follow our journey on the Wildlings blog.
