Welcome to Red Kite Forest School

    Welcome to Red Kite Forest SchoolWelcome to Red Kite Forest SchoolWelcome to Red Kite Forest School

    For inquiries about our children's nature education programs at the Forest School, please reach out to us at redkiteforestschool@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram @red_kite_forest_school to learn more about our holistic learning and outdoor learning activities.

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    For inquiries about children's nature education, including our Forest school programs that emphasize holistic learning and outdoor learning experiences, please contact us at 07713 632 916.

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    About Us

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    Red Kite Forest School

    Red Kite Forest School was set up by founder and director Helen Murray in 2019 and caters for children aged 3 and up.
    Helen is a qualified Level 3 Forest School Practitioner and Level 3 Childcare Practitioner with over a decade of teaching experience. 

    Helen believes nature and the outdoors are a fantastic way for children to both learn and unwind.

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    Fun Outdoor Learning

    Red Kite Forest School offers children opportunities to engage with nature.

    The Forest School Initiative, which began in Scandinavia in the 1950's,  recognises the importance of children’s contact with nature, and supports the concept that children should be allowed to play, explore, learn and develop outside - not just within the confines of a traditional classroom.


    Nature allows children to develop their confidence, courage and spontaneity. The opportunities for memorable and deep learning experiences are truly magnificent.  


    Forest School educates children in risk taking within a controlled environment, where they can blossom and grow both their skills and their self belief.  


    Contact with the outdoors is often limited for many children in modern society, and the vital experiences from the great outdoors and from being in nature are slowly being lost.


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    Benefits of Forest School

    The Forest School ethos promotes holistic development of self-esteem, creativity, confidence, communication and independence.


    Children develop an increased knowledge and understanding of the natural world and experience opportunities to develop their gross and fine motor skills.


    The skills and development which blossom at Forest School transfer naturally into all other environments, nurturing the unique child.


    At every session children engage and share ideas - in nature's classroom language and communication run riot. 


    Sometimes the simplest things can give the greatest joy!


    Working with Schools

    Primary School availability

    I have experience of working in partnership with both Nursery and Primary schools to offer regular sessions either on / off site.


    I am also happy to provide one off taster sessions / day experiences to suit.

    Please get in touch to discuss your individual settings requirements.

    Future Events

    Please see all dates listed below for our next available holiday sessions focused on children's nature education through our Forest school program. These sessions emphasize holistic learning and outdoor learning experiences. You can book a spot by sending an email request to redkiteforestschool@gmail.com or by clicking on the booking link to the bookwhen website.

    19th & 20th February 2026

    February Half term forest school

    10am

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    1pm

    Little Kingshill Arboretum

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    19th & 20th February 2026

    February Half term forest school

    Join me for some half term forest school fun this February


    Please click on this link to the Bookwhen website to make a booking:-

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    Event Details

    10am

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    1pm

    Little Kingshill Arboretum

    30th 31st March & 1st April 2026

    Easter Holiday forest school

    10am

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    1pm

    Little Kingshill Arboretum

    Event Details

    30th 31st March & 1st April 2026

    Easter Holiday forest school

    Join me for some half term forest school fun during the Easter Holidays 


    Please click on this link to the Bookwhen website to make a booking:...

    Event Details

    10am

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    1pm

    Little Kingshill Arboretum

    Spring Term 2026 - Mondays Y1&Y2

    The Beacon After School Club on Mondays **Last few spaces remaining**

    3.15pm

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    4.15pm

    The Beacon School

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    Spring Term 2026 - Mondays Y1&Y2

    The Beacon After School Club on Mondays **Last few spaces remaining**


    • Mondays - for Year 1 & Year 2 
    • weekly 60 minute sessions
    • x9 weeks 
    • Running on the following dates:-
    • 12/1 19/1 26/1 2/2 9/2 23/2 2/3 9/3 16/3


    Plea...

    Event Details

    3.15pm

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    4.15pm

    The Beacon School

    Spring Term 2026 - Thursdays Y3&Y4

    The Beacon After School Club on Thursdays

    3.45pm

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    4.45pm

    The Beacon School

    Event Details

    Spring Term 2026 - Thursdays Y3&Y4

    The Beacon After School Club on Thursdays


    • Thursdays - for Year 3 & Year 4 
    • weekly 60 minute sessions
    • x 9 weeks
    • Running on the following dates :-
    • 15/1 22/1 29/1 5/2 12/2 26/2 5/3 12/3 19/...

    Event Details

    3.45pm

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    4.45pm

    The Beacon School

    Jan - March 2026

    LKCS Nature Club

    12pm

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    1pm

    The Eco Garden LKCS School

    Event Details

    Jan - March 2026

    LKCS Nature Club

    Red Kite Forest School at LKCS
    Lunch time Nature Club with sessions running on Mondays
    10 x Weekly 30 minute sessions from 12-12.30pm for Y...

    Event Details

    12pm

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    1pm

    The Eco Garden LKCS School

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    Sunlight filters through the lush green canopy of a tall tree with spreading branches.
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    Ice cubes with flowers and leaves frozen inside, displayed on a dirty muffin tray and a yellow plate outdoors.
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