Little Acorns Forest Schools Ltd

Little Acorns Forest Schools Ltd ๐Ÿ“Donisthorpe Area
๐ŸŒณ Stay & Play | ๐Ÿ”ฅ Alternative Provision
๐ŸŒ Forest School & First Aid Training
๐Ÿซ In-School Programs | ๐ŸŽ–๏ธ Proud ELCAS Provider

Little Acorns Forest Schools Ltd has been operating since 2014 and we pride ourselves in our ability to ensure a positive learning environment for all ages. Our sessions are well balanced with learner led education at the forefront of our minds at all times. We are able to cater for all ranges of age and abilities and can almost 100% guarantee that your experience will be a positive and experiential learning opportunity. Get in touch and pay us a visit - you won't be disappointed!

๐Ÿ”ฅ Looking for a unique birthday experience filled with adventure, campfires and outdoor fun? ๐ŸŒฒOur bespoke woodland parti...
05/09/2026

๐Ÿ”ฅ Looking for a unique birthday experience filled with adventure, campfires and outdoor fun? ๐ŸŒฒ

Our bespoke woodland parties are packed with outdoor adventure, fun and creativity! Children can enjoy activities such as woodland games, den building, mud slides, rope assault courses, and cooking hot dogs and delicious s'mores around the campfire. We can even discuss specific themes to make the day extra special. And they're not just for children โ€“ why not celebrate an adult's birthday with a unique woodland experience?

Parties are available at Donisthorpe Primary School, DE12 7QF
(ยฃ18 per person, with parking available in the school car park). Sessions last for 2 hours and can accommodate up to 30 children.

The cost includes sausages, bread rolls, sauces, marshmallows and biscuits for s'mores, plus hot drinks for the adults.

To enquire about booking a woodland party, please email [email protected].

๐ŸŒฟโœจ A BRAND-NEW STAY & PLAY SESSION! โœจ๐ŸŒฟWeโ€™re so excited to be bringing Stay & Play to Swannington CE Primary School ๐ŸฅฐJoin...
05/09/2026

๐ŸŒฟโœจ A BRAND-NEW STAY & PLAY SESSION! โœจ๐ŸŒฟ

Weโ€™re so excited to be bringing Stay & Play to Swannington CE Primary School ๐Ÿฅฐ

Join us from Monday 7th September for 6 weeks of outdoor adventures, messy play, stories, creativity and lots of fun!๐ŸŒณ๐Ÿ‚

๐Ÿซ Our first session is all about BLACKBERRIES!

Weโ€™ll be getting creative with nature as we:
๐ŸŽจ Paint with juicy blackberries
๐Ÿซ Make blackberry splat pictures
๐ŸŒˆ Have a go at natural tie-dye using blackberry juice
๐Ÿ“š Enjoy a lovely story together โ€” Rufus and the Blackberry Monster!

A wonderful chance for little ones to explore, create, get messy and enjoy the outdoors while making new friends. ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ’œ

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Monday 7th September
โฐ 9:15โ€“11:15am
๐Ÿ“ Swannington CofE Primary School
๐Ÿ“š Rufus and the Blackberry Monster
๐Ÿ‘‰ https://bookwhen.com/littleacornsforestschools/e/ev-svm95-20260907091500

Come along and join us for our very first Swannington CofE Primary School Stay & Play! ๐Ÿ’š

Does your team need a change of environment? Take your team OUTSIDE ๐ŸŒณIt's time too... โœจโ€ข Reconnect โ€ข Recharge โ€ข Refocus ...
04/09/2026

Does your team need a change of environment?
Take your team OUTSIDE ๐ŸŒณ

It's time too... โœจ
โ€ข Reconnect
โ€ข Recharge
โ€ข Refocus

Weโ€™re so excited to be offering FOREST Team Days โ€” designed to encourage communication, collaboration, decision making and critical thinking through engaging, hands-on activities in the outdoors.

โœ… Strengthen connections
โœ… Build confidence
โœ… Recharge away from the workplace
โœ… Enjoy fresh air and time in nature

Step away from the office and reconnect as a team in a refreshing outdoor setting.

For more information, please email [email protected]

โœจ WELCOME BACK TO  FRIDAY SEALES HOLLOW STAY & PLAY SESSION! ๐ŸŒฟCome and join us for a morning of outdoor adventures, imag...
04/09/2026

โœจ WELCOME BACK TO FRIDAY SEALES HOLLOW STAY & PLAY SESSION! ๐ŸŒฟ

Come and join us for a morning of outdoor adventures, imaginative play and nature-inspired fun for preschool children. ๐Ÿ’š

This week, weโ€™re heading into the deep, dark wood with one of our favourite storiesโ€ฆ ๐ŸŒณ๐Ÿพ

Join us as we take a stroll through the deep dark wood. We will go looking for the characters, have a go at making habitats for them, and we will even make natural paint to paint the Gruffalo. ๐ŸŽจ๐ŸŒฟ

๐Ÿ“… Friday 11th September
๐Ÿ•’ 9:30โ€“11:30am
๐Ÿ“ Seales Hollow
๐Ÿ“š The Gruffalo
๐Ÿ‘‰ https://bookwhen.com/littleacornsforestschools/e/ev-s1x8a-20260911093000

A lovely opportunity to play, explore, create and get a little bit muddy while bringing one of our favourite stories to life! ๐ŸŒณโœจ


๐Ÿฉบ๐ŸŒฟ Patch Up, Power Up in 2026!Donโ€™t let your first aid training run out โ€” refresh and upgrade with us! We have two NEW d...
03/09/2026

๐Ÿฉบ๐ŸŒฟ Patch Up, Power Up in 2026!
Donโ€™t let your first aid training run out โ€” refresh and upgrade with us!
We have two NEW dates on our bookwhen!!

Join our Level 3 Outdoor & Paediatric First Aid Course โ€” a hands-on, 2.5 day training designed for those working with children in outdoor settings. โ›‘๏ธ

You'll learn life-saving skills, boost your confidence, and stay fully certified to lead safely and effectively.

Whether you're topping up or starting fresh โ€” this course has you covered!

๐Ÿ“… Book your place now โ€“ www.bookwhen.com/littleacornsforestschools
๐Ÿ“ง Email us for more information - [email protected]
๐ŸŽ–๏ธProud ELCAS Provider - www.enhancedlearningcredits.com

๐Ÿ‚๐ŸŒณ SUMMER IS FADINGโ€ฆ AUTUMN IS ARRIVING! ๐ŸŒฟโœจThis week at Home Education, weโ€™ll be exploring the changes happening all aro...
03/09/2026

๐Ÿ‚๐ŸŒณ SUMMER IS FADINGโ€ฆ AUTUMN IS ARRIVING! ๐ŸŒฟโœจ

This week at Home Education, weโ€™ll be exploring the changes happening all around us as our site begins to transition from summer into autumn. ๐Ÿ

Weโ€™ll be getting outside to become nature detectives, looking closely at the trees around us and seeing how theyโ€™re changing. ๐Ÿ”Ž๐ŸŒณ

Can we:
๐Ÿ‚ Identify the different types of trees on site?
๐ŸŒณ Learn how to recognise them by their leaves, bark and other features?
๐Ÿ”ข See how many different trees we can find?
๐Ÿ Spot the signs that autumn is on its way?

A hands-on session full of exploring, discovering, counting and learning from nature โ€” because thereโ€™s always something new to find outdoors! ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ’š

๐Ÿ“… Thursday 10th September
๐Ÿ•’ 9:30 - 12:30pm
๐Ÿ“ Donisthorpe Primary School
๐Ÿ‘‰ https://bookwhen.com/littleacornsforestschools/e/ev-sgwlq-20260910093000

Bookings for this session close 24hrs before the session, please make sure you book with plenty of time ๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ

๐ŸŒฟ READY FOR WHATEVER THE GREAT OUTDOORS THROWS YOUR WAY? โ›‘๏ธOur 2027 Level 3 Outdoor & Paediatric First Aid dates are now...
03/09/2026

๐ŸŒฟ READY FOR WHATEVER THE GREAT OUTDOORS THROWS YOUR WAY? โ›‘๏ธ

Our 2027 Level 3 Outdoor & Paediatric First Aid dates are now LIVE! ๐Ÿฉบ

This isnโ€™t just a tick-box training course. Over 2.5 days, youโ€™ll get stuck into practical, hands-on first aid designed specifically for people working with children in outdoor environments.

From everyday accidents to more serious situations, youโ€™ll develop the skills and confidence to assess, respond and act when it matters. ๐ŸŒฒ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Whether youโ€™re renewing your current qualification or starting your first aid journey, come and learn with us in a supportive, practical environment.

๐Ÿ“… 2027 dates are now available on Bookwhen!

Learn it. Practise it. Be ready. ๐ŸŒฟโ›‘๏ธ

๐Ÿ“… Book your place now โ€“ www.bookwhen.com/littleacornsforestschools
๐Ÿ“ง Email us for more information - [email protected]
๐ŸŽ–๏ธProud ELCAS Provider - www.enhancedlearningcredits.com

๐ŸŒพ HARVEST AT FAMILY ACORNS! ๐ŸŒพAt Family Acorns, weโ€™ll be celebrating Harvest with the classic story โ€˜The Little Red Henโ€™ ...
03/09/2026

๐ŸŒพ HARVEST AT FAMILY ACORNS! ๐ŸŒพ

At Family Acorns, weโ€™ll be celebrating Harvest with the classic story โ€˜The Little Red Henโ€™ ๐Ÿ”๐Ÿ“–. The children can have a go at grinding wheat, creating their very own hen picture and making bread to toast over the fire! ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿž๐ŸŒฟ

A lovely hands-on session filled with stories, creativity, exploring and plenty of outdoor fun! ๐Ÿ’š

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Saturday 19th September
โฐ 9:30 - 11:30am
๐Ÿ“Seales Hollow
๐Ÿ“š The Little Red Hen
๐Ÿ‘‰ https://bookwhen.com/littleacornsforestschools/e/ev-sngpr-20260919093000

๐Ÿ‚ OCTOBER HALF TERM IS FAST APPROACHING! ๐Ÿ‚Weโ€™re SO excited to announce that we have a BRAND NEW HOLIDAY CLUB LOCATION! ๐ŸŽ‰...
02/09/2026

๐Ÿ‚ OCTOBER HALF TERM IS FAST APPROACHING! ๐Ÿ‚

Weโ€™re SO excited to announce that we have a BRAND NEW HOLIDAY CLUB LOCATION! ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŒฟ

This October Half Term, youโ€™ll find us at Belgrave St Peterโ€™s C of E Primary School, where weโ€™ll be running 3 Holiday Clubs! ๐Ÿชต๐Ÿ‚

But thatโ€™s not allโ€ฆ weโ€™ll also have 2 Holiday Clubs at Donisthorpe Primary School
and 2 Any Age Stay & Play sessions at Seales Hollow! ๐ŸŒณ๐Ÿ’š

That means 7 fantastic outdoor sessions to choose from, packed full of adventures, creativity, muddy fun and exploring the great outdoors! ๐Ÿ๐Ÿชต๐ŸŽจ

๐Ÿ Monday 19th - Holiday Club at Belgrave Primary School
๐Ÿชต Tuesday 20th - Holiday Club at Belgrave Primary School
๐ŸŒณ Tuesday 20th - Any Age Stay & Play at Seales Hollow
๐Ÿ Wednesday 21st - Holiday Club at Donisthorpe Primary School
๐Ÿชต Thursday 22nd - Holiday Club at Belgrave Primary School
๐ŸŒณ Thursday 22nd - Donisthorpe Primary School
๐Ÿ Friday 23rd - Any Age Stay & Play at Seales Hollow

Keep your eyes peeled for all the theme โ€” they are live on our Bookwhen - https://bookwhen.com/littleacornsforestschools

โœจ๐ŸŒฟ COME JOIN US FOR OUR WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON SEALES HOLLOW STAY & PLAY! ๐ŸŒฟโœจA welcoming outdoor session for preschool child...
02/09/2026

โœจ๐ŸŒฟ COME JOIN US FOR OUR WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON SEALES HOLLOW STAY & PLAY! ๐ŸŒฟโœจ

A welcoming outdoor session for preschool children to explore, play, create and enjoy the wonders of nature. ๐Ÿ’š

This week, weโ€™re heading into the woods for some bear-themed fun! ๐Ÿป๐ŸŒณ

The children will be able to:

๐Ÿป Create their own bear pictures using mud
๐Ÿฅฃ Make their very own porridge bowls in the mud kitchen
๐ŸŒฟ Explore, play and get stuck into lots of outdoor fun

A lovely morning of messy play, creativity and imagination, inspired by one of our favourite woodland stories! ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿป

๐Ÿ“… Wednesday 9th September
๐Ÿ•’ 12:30 -14:30pm
๐Ÿ“ Seales Hollow
๐Ÿ“– Goldilocks and the 3 bears
๐Ÿ‘‰ https://bookwhen.com/littleacornsforestschools/e/ev-svd2u-20260909123000


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Park Farm, Acresford Road, Overseal
Swadlincote
DE126HY

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