Cotton End Forest School

Year 4 had a brilliant time at the Frontier Centre! They challenged themselves with canoeing and rock climbing, worked brilliantly as a team on the night line, and got very muddy taking on Walk the Plank! We are so proud of their teamwork, resilience and enthusiasm throughout the trip. 🌟🛶🧗‍♂️

Governor Vacancy
A vacancy has arisen on the Governing Body at Cotton End Forest School.
We are looking for someone with transferable skills with knowledge and interest in Forest School/outdoor learning to join our current team.
The suitable person will need to be a good communicator and willing to undertake ongoing training.
Availability to attend meetings from 4.30pm once a month is required.
We currently do not have a parent governor vacancy, if any arise we will notify you all by email.
Please contact Sandra Thacker, the Chair of Governors, for more information.
[email protected]

Miss Davey’s toddler group had a wonderful time celebrating World Book Day with story-inspired activities and creative play. 📚✨

Lights on for Year 6! 💡✨

Using their knowledge of circuits to create their own light-up cards - we’re so proud of their creativity and perseverance.

Please join us for a fantastic day at Manor Farm, Wilstead. The link for tickets is in our bio! 🐑🐏

Santa’s little helper came to school today 🎄🧝‍♀️
Audrey, our Pets As Therapy dog, spread smiles, calm and Christmas cheer in her elf outfit. Julie and Audrey have been working with lots of children this term, making a real difference every week.
A huge thank you to Julie for bringing Audrey to visit us today ✨🐾

🪓 Year 3 stepped back in time at Forest School today! After learning all about the Stone Age in History, they created their own Stone Age axes - using clove hitches to tie the handles just like real prehistoric toolmakers! ⛺️✨

🌿✨ Little Explorers is back! ✨🌿 Join Miss Davey for a magical outdoor toddler group at Cotton End Forest School, starting after half term!

🗓 Mondays | ⏰ 9:15–11:00 AM 📍 Cotton End Forest School (No session on 24th Nov)

Each week brings a new adventure: 🏕 Shelter building 🛠 Tool use (safely supervised) 🍂 Nature crafts 🔥 Fire feasts 🎶 Songs, stories & seasonal fun!

💷 £36 for a 6-week block 👶 Suitable for toddlers & preschoolers 👩‍👧 Parents/carers stay and join in

Spaces are limited - message us to register your interest by Friday 24th October 2025! 📧 [email protected] 📞 01234 740100

Governor Vacancy
A vacancy has arisen on the Governing Body at Cotton End Forest School.

We are looking for someone with an HR, management or finance background with knowledge and interest in Forest School/outdoor learning to join our current team.

The suitable person will need to be a good communicator and willing to undertake ongoing training.

Availability to attend meetings from 4.30pm once a month is required.
We currently do not have a parent governor vacancy, if any arise we will notify you all by email.

Please contact Sandra Thacker, the Chair of Governors, for more information.

[email protected]