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Badger Forest School at Cardinham Woods # Badger Forest School at Cardinham Woods Compare Contact Nursery Awaiting first inspection · 5.0 (4 parent reviews) · Cardinham Woods, Bodmin, PL30 4AL · Cornwall **Awaiting first Ofsted inspection.** This is a newly registered provider (registered July 2023). Ofsted has not yet carried out its first inspection, so no rating is available. Number of places — Age range — Last inspected — Local authority Cornwall About - About - Ofsted - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Badger Wood Adventures offers an enriching outdoor experience through its Forest School programme, fostering a connection with nature for children of various ages. Led by experienced and qualified Forest School Leaders, the programme emphasises child-led exploration and play in a natural woodland setting. The philosophy centres on holistic development, recognising the positive impact of outdoor environments on a child's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social well-being. As a social enterprise, Badger Wood Adventures reinvests its surplus to enhance the woodland environment and expand accessibility to more individuals. Sessions are designed to encourage appreciation and responsibility for the natural world, while also promoting calmness, focus, and engagement through activities like den building, treasure hunts, and outdoor games. The approach highlights how consistent interaction with nature can alleviate the pressures of a technology-driven world, allowing children to thrive in an inspiring and ever-changing natural landscape. Our ethos At Badger Wood Adventures our vision is to provide a nurturing environment where people are able to connect with nature and each other to build a supportive community. We want to contribute to the wellbeing of children and embed an ethos of taking care of the planet. As a Social Enterprise we reinvest any surplus to improve and develop the woods and enable access to more people. Forest School Child-led learning Social Enterprise Outdoor play ## Parent Reviews of Badger Forest School at Cardinham Woods 5.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWcSLylMSbnoA13VbqCfAjl64tdF6nDHS-d8Nk6D3Pe4LQIeV5dUA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Susie Robbie 3 years ago We were lucky enough to have my son's 5th birthday party with Sally at Graceful Badger Forest School. Sally was an absolute pleasure to deal with, she is organised, communicates very well and is clearly very knowledgeable and passionate in this area. We highly recommend Sally and Graceful Badger Forest School. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURodXJpWjVRRRAB!2m1!1s0x486b7bbcea2918f7:0xaaa47fc23b558f28) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKD1XF2RTq247zb7vp0hzOWKEKJV1XWaxsOkNBvdFDTbnLrNQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Lily Hallett 2 years ago We love badger forest school. We attend the family sessions on a Wednesday and my 2 year old has such a lovely time making friends and taking part in the activities. 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