At Dumbles Forest School, our mission is simple yet powerful:
To nurture curious minds, kind hearts and resilient spirits through meaningful connections with nature.
We believe that children thrive when they are free to explore, play and learn in the great outdoors. Our forest school is a place where muddy boots, imaginative adventures and wide-eyed wonder are a normal part of everyday life.
Through child-led discovery and hands-on experiences, we aim to inspire a deep, lifelong connection with the natural world.
By immersing children in woodlands and wild spaces, we cultivate a sense of awe, respect, and stewardship for nature,
supporting emotional and social growth.
Nature offers the perfect setting for building confidence, resilience, empathy and collaboration, fostering creativity, critical thinking and curiosity.
Every fallen log, rustling leaf and hidden den is an opportunity for exploration and learning, for each child to pursue in their individual way.
We honour each child’s pace, interests and individuality, empowering them to lead their own learning journey.
Dumbles Forest School isn’t just an educational space - it’s a community. A place where stories are shared around campfires, friendships are built in shared activities and experiences, and every day brings new adventures under the open skies.
We’re here to plant seeds, not just of knowledge, but of wonder, belonging and joy.
Come grow with us.
Get in touch to learn more about our forest school programmes, registration and how your child can join the adventure!
An outdoor education creating responsible leaders, risk takers and independent thinkers of the future.