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Beccles Forest Schools # Beccles Forest Schools Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (May 2023) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Marsh 49, Beccles Common, Beccles, NR34 9BX · Suffolk Number of places 52 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected May 2023 Local authority Suffolk About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Beccles Forest Schools is a Community Interest Company dedicated to providing accessible Forest School experiences to the Beccles community. Their philosophy is learner-centred, allowing activities to be guided by the interests of participants. They strongly advocate for free play and a deep connection with the natural world, aiming to foster curiosity, well-being, and a sense of belonging within a supportive community. The approach emphasises 'risk-benefit' education, where children and adults are supported in assessing potential risks and benefits of activities like using tools, climbing, and engaging with fire, promoting autonomy and a profound respect for nature. The nursery maintains a low adult-to-child ratio (minimum 1:5) to ensure careful supervision while encouraging independence. All sessions are led by qualified Forest School Leaders, and staff are DBS checked, with a qualified First Aider always on-site. They operate from The Wild Meadow on Beccles Common, an exclusive area for their Forest School activities, and also collaborate with local schools and nurseries. Their core values include kindness, continuous learning, strong relationships, fun through free play, and an unconditional positive regard for all individuals. Our ethos At Beccles Forest Schools, we fiercely protect the right to play freely. We are person-centred and wholly embedded in the natural world, which meets the learning, development and well-being needs of us all. We celebrate participants’ autonomy over the spaces they explore, and foster their innate curiosity and connection, in a community that cherishes them.Our values are: Kindness, generosity and fairness; Learning, in the widest sense of the word; Free play & fun at all times; Strong relationships & a sense of belonging; An unconditional positive regard for all; Integrity in all we do. What it's like Children thrive at this exceptional outdoor setting, confidently exploring the natural environment and becoming deeply absorbed in their play. Staff create a wonderful atmosphere of 'awe and wonder', using highly effective teaching strategies to stimulate children's curiosity and engagement. Forest School Community Interest Company Outdoor Education Risk-Benefit Approach Learner-Centred ## Pricing & funding - FAMILY FOREST FUN SATURDAYS: Family Ticket £28.00 / session - FAMILY FOREST FUN SATURDAYS: One Person Ticket (Adult or Child) £8.00 / session ## Key facts Session types Family sessions, Home education sessions, School holiday sessions, Kindergarten Age range 0-11+ years Term time / All Year Term Time Established 2021 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Beccles Forest Schools Inspection date May 2023 Inspection no. 10285643 Lead inspector Helen Oakden Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50219331)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2610909) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=beccles-forest-schools-nr34-9bx-2610909) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Beccles Forest Schools Last inspected 5 May 2023 · Helen Oakden Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Children thrive at this exceptional outdoor setting, confidently exploring the natural environment and becoming deeply absorbed in their play. Staff create a wonderful atmosphere of 'awe and wonder', using highly effective teaching strategies to stimulate children's curiosity and engagement. Inspector highlights - Children make excellent progress due to an ambitious curriculum and inspirational teaching. - Children have incredibly close relationships with staff and form strong bonds quickly. - Opportunities for physical play are immense across the spacious site, promoting high levels of stamina and strength. - Children's behaviour is exemplary, showing politeness, sharing, and understanding of emotions. - Children are immersed in a language-rich environment, using a wide range of vocabulary in their play. Inspection #10285643 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50219331) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > a warm blanket supporting their children Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children confidently explore the natural environment and quickly become deeply absorbed in their play, searching for bugs and investigating pond surfaces. Opportunities for physical play are immense across the spacious site, and children show high levels of stamina and strength. ## Parent Reviews of Beccles Forest Schools 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIq7zHioMtaHCVBlWyRjkB1Odgb87tN9MYuaqRUihWwR2f43w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Katie Brennan 4 years ago This is a wonderful forest school set in a beautiful woodland. My daughter attended for a year and thoroughly loved it. The staff are amazing, friendly and supportive. They also run a holiday club for older children which is a great way to spend the holidays, feel free and get a break from the structure of school. I can't recommend this place enough. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMyN09QOFR3EAE!2m1!1s0x47d9f7a26caed2db:0x51e8c1a6bae2b193) Reviews from Google for Beccles Forest Schools. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=5902180233513185683&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: May 2023 - June 2023 Outstanding - May 2023 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Beccles Forest Schools ### Is Beccles Forest Schools a good nursery? ### What is Beccles Forest Schools's Ofsted rating? ### How much does Beccles Forest Schools cost? ### Does Beccles Forest Schools accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare? ### Does Beccles Forest Schools take 9-month-old funded places for working parents? ### Does Beccles Forest Schools take 2-year-old funded places? ### What are Beccles Forest Schools's opening hours? ### What age range does Beccles Forest Schools accept? ### Does Beccles Forest Schools have outdoor space? ### How does Beccles Forest Schools support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about Beccles Forest Schools? ### How do I contact Beccles Forest Schools or arrange a visit? ## Nearby day nurseries in Beccles Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Beccles Forest Schools. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Sunbeams Educare Beccles · NR34 9BU ](/nursery/sunbeams-educare-limited-nr34-9bu-ey430371) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.5 mi ### Sunshine pre-school and Day care at Ravensmere Beccles · NR34 9DE ](/nursery/sunshine-pre-school-and-day-care-ltd-at-ravensmere-nr34-9de-2845116) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Sunshine Pre-School and Day Care Beccles · NR34 7BQ 4.7(6 reviews) ](/nursery/sunshine-pre-school-and-day-care-ltd-nr34-7bq-ey381838) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Worlingham Pre-School Beccles · NR34 7SB 4.8(12 reviews) ](/nursery/worlingham-pre-school-nr34-7sb-ey432335) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Gillingham Early Years Beccles · NR34 0LD ](/nursery/gillingham-early-years-nr34-0ld-ey434071) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.7 mi ### Thurlton Pre School Norwich · NR14 6AJ ](/nursery/thurlton-pre-school-nr14-6aj-254321) [See all nurseries in Beccles →](/search?q=Beccles) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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