Discover the Magic of Learning in Nature
Spring Restart Sat 28th March
Forest school with a moorland twist encouraging outdoor learning and building confidence through play and exploring the local moor and farmland, nurturing a love of the natural world
Hoglets caters for children between between the ages of 4 and 11 in small groups (a maximum of 6 children)
Parents and carers are welcome to visit the Forest School but Hoglets sessions are just for hoglets not adults
Empowering Outdoor Adventures
At Hoglets Forest School, we nurture a love for the outdoors.
Our unique approach combines forest school principles with the changing seasons and animal, tree and plant lore.
We foster confidence, curiosity, and connections through play and exploration.
'As a boy who spends a lot of time at home playing minecraft and watching youtube, he has developed a new found love of the great outdoors thanks to Hoglets'
L.L.
'I like that we do nature baking - one week we made pancakes on the fire, and another we baked a cake inside an orange.'
A happy Hoglet
'Rachael ensures that the kids receive the perfect balance of attention - encouraging independence while giving the support they need to thrive. All of it is done with such love, and surrounded by beautiful views and animals. there's nowhere quite like it.'
S.H.
'Hoglets offers a warm, nurturing environement where Finn has thrived with hands-on exploration of the local area and guided activity. He has had plenty of freedom, encouraging curiosity, confidence and a genuine connection to nature. He loves the fact that he is in the "Open Wild".'
K.B.
My daughter absolutely loves Hoglets and always comes home telling me what she's made or baked. Rachael is a fantastic teacher who creates a nurturing environment for kids to explore and learn. Highly recommended.
S. Browne
Rachael Deavin is our Highly Qualified Leader
Rachael is a Qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant and fully Qualified Forest School Leader with 8 years experience working in Calderdale Primary Schools including 6 years as a Forest School Leader - a position she continues to hold at Shade Primary School in Todmorden.
Rachael is a qualified paediatric first aider and also holds a food hygiene certificate.
Before her career in child education Rachael worked in the veterinary profession and is still a Registered Veterinary Nurse - with a particular interest in nursing wildlife.
Bushcraft Skills
Learn bushcraft techniques and crafting skills, including:
- shelter building
- campfire skills (lighting with flint and steel)
- outdoor cookery
- crafting with natural materials
- using basic tools
Moorland Exploration
Engage with nature by exploring the stunning local moor and farmlands. Learning about moorland birds and animals.
Learning Through Play
Hoglets encourages and helps develop self esteem, confidence, fitness and hand/eye coordination through guided activities, game playing and having fun with other Hoglets.
Get in touch
Please contact Rachael by Email WhatsApp Phone or Facebook to book a session or for any further information.
Telephone: 07585066304
E-mail: rachaeldeav@gmail.com
Address: Delf End Farm Wadsworth Hebden Bridge HX7 8TE