--- title: "Back2Basics Forest School, Bristol" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/back2basics-forest-school-bs11-0nj-2699665 description: "Back2Basics Forest School, a forest school in Bristol — accepts funded childcare. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Back2Basics Forest School Awaiting first inspection · 5.0 (3 Google reviews) · Lawrence Weston Community Farm, Saltmarsh Drive, Bristol, BS11 0NJ · Bristol **Awaiting first Ofsted inspection.** This is a newly registered provider (registered September 2022). Ofsted has not yet carried out its first inspection, so no rating is available. Number of places — Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected — Local authority Bristol ## About this day nursery Bristol Forest School, established in 2004, provides a unique outdoor learning experience for children aged 0-12 years within its private woodland, distinct from the Leigh Woods public area. The school focuses on fostering independence and confidence through a variety of imaginative, stimulating, and nature-inspired activities. Their sustainably managed woodland site features well-organised activity areas that encourage play, curiosity, and adventure. Beyond regular forest school sessions, Bristol Forest School offers a range of specialised programmes including parties for 3-11 year olds, school group visits, holiday clubs, and staff training for educators. They also collaborate with Mini Foresters for pre-school sessions (0-6 years) and Home Ed-Venturers for home-schooled children (5-14 years). The philosophy centres on practical outdoor skills, exploration, and developing social and communication abilities in a secure, natural environment. While email is preferred due to their time spent in the woods, the dedicated team ensures a safe and engaging experience, even in inclement weather, with protocols for heavy rain and high winds. Our ethos The nursery's philosophy centres on practical outdoor skills, exploration, and developing social and communication abilities in a secure, natural environment, fostering independence and confidence through nature-inspired activities that encourage play, curiosity, and adventure. Forest School Outdoor Learning Nature-based Activities Private Woodland Setting Experienced Practitioners ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. Request pricing → (https://www.bristolforestschool.co.uk/contact-us) ## Key facts Session types Parties, School Groups, Holiday Clubs, Staff/Inset Training, Pre-school sessions (0-6 years), Home-school sessions (5-14 years) Age range 0-12 years ## Google Reviews of Back2Basics Forest School 5.0 (3 Google reviews) Wendy Parsons 3 years ago Charlie is absolutely amazing with the children. She teaches them new skills and is lots of fun. My son loved Forrest school today. Great for him to be outside in the fresh air learning new skills. Will definitely be sending him again. A +++++++++ Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN1aHJtX0JnEAE!2m1!1s0x4871930488a68ee3:0xd5f83540a5a62422) Carly Hookey 5 years ago Charlie and the team are brilliant!! Our little girl has gone to forest school the last few seasons and loves it. She feels safe and happy - confident to do new things! She gets to mix with kids older than she and learn new skills! The team are so creative and patient. We just can’t wait till the sessions are longer!! Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR5bjc2d1Z3EAE!2m1!1s0x4871930488a68ee3:0xd5f83540a5a62422) Becks Lass a year ago Such a great forrest school. Highly recommemd. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURub3I3dENnEAE!2m1!1s0x4871930488a68ee3:0xd5f83540a5a62422) Reviews from Google for Back2Basics Forest School. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=15418131876076200994&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history This provider hasn't received its first Ofsted inspection yet. We'll show the trend here once a graded report is published. ## Frequently asked about Back2Basics Forest School ### Where is Back2Basics Forest School located? ### When was Back2Basics Forest School established? ### How can Back2Basics Forest School be contacted? ### What type of nursery is Back2Basics Forest School? ### What approach does Back2Basics Forest School use? ## Nearby day nurseries in Bristol Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Back2Basics Forest School. - Ofsted: Outstanding 0.8 mi ### Red Bus Nursery & Pre-School Bristol · BS9 2PR 4.6(12 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/red-bus-nursery-pre-school-bs9-2pr-ey422257 - Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Snapdragons Nursery Bristol · BS11 0DA https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/snapdragons-nursery-bs11-0da-ey499802 - Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Mama Bear's Day Nursery Bristol · BS11 9QU 4.4(5 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/mama-bear-s-day-nursery-bs11-9qu-ey272469 - Ofsted: Good 1.7 mi ### Henbury Hill House Acorns Bristol · BS10 7AN 4.8(14 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/henbury-hill-house-acorns-bs10-7an-ey225980 - Ofsted rating unavailable 1.8 mi ### The Nursery on the Green Bristol · BS20 0BX https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-nursery-on-the-green-bs20-0bx-2751755 - Ofsted: Good 2.0 mi ### Once Upon A Time Day Nursery Bristol · BS9 3TP 4.3(6 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/once-upon-a-time-day-nursery-bs9-3tp-107023 See all nurseries in Bristol →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Bristol ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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