Little Adventurers Forest School

In September 2025, a wormery, a music tree and a rope up a bank gave Little Adventurers Forest School its character: woodland experiences became opportunities to talk, solve problems and gain independence. The setting is based at Sherbrooke Scout Camp in Calverton. Children's discoveries shaped its outdoor activities that September.

Ofsted judged the setting Outstanding on 18 September 2025 and found safeguarding effective. Children aged 0 to 5 attended at that time; this is an inspection snapshot of the age range.

In September 2025, discovering worms led children to build a wormery, with staff extending the activity through questions and demonstrations. Conversation developed into early writing as children practised the new word and wrote its initial letter. A child's discovery could therefore connect practical exploration, language and literacy.

The early years foundation stage sets the requirements for children's learning, development and care; here, the September 2025 activities connected play with communication, number work and physical development. Tree climbing became a counting activity, followed by a question about adding another branch. Pulling themselves uphill with a rope developed larger movements, while opening a horse chestnut shell required finer control.

Persistence had a practical purpose too. Children repeatedly jumped from a pallet to shift water from a tarpaulin. Taking turns to cross a plank brought patience and consideration into shared play. These were opportunities to practise both physical challenges and social routines.

In September 2025, children sought reassurance from staff when an activity became difficult. Adults knew their interests and adjusted teaching accordingly, giving individual relationships a practical role in the learning day.

Calm areas offered another way to respond to feelings. The music tree, with pans and utensils sounding in the breeze, gave children a sensory place to pause before returning to activities.

At the September 2025 inspection, Ofsted found that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities made exceptional progress, supported by personalised plans developed with outside agencies. Practical help included holding a child's hand to establish their position in a line, using straightforward language and reinforcing routines with praise.

Staff development also supported the September 2025 provision: leaders encouraged further training and used funding to improve resources and children's experiences.

The address is Sherbrooke Scout Camp, Mansfield Lane, Calverton, Nottingham NG14 6HP.

In September 2025, sessions ran from 8.45am to 3pm on weekdays during term time. Funded education was provided for nine-month-old children and children aged two, three and four. Those arrangements describe the offer at that inspection.

• Woodland learning. September 2025 activities included climbing, rope work and handling natural materials. Consider whether this hands-on outdoor emphasis matches your child's interests.
• Attendance and everyday costs. The September 2025 session window was term-time and ended at 3pm. On a visit, what are the current age range, booking options, funded-hours arrangements and provisions for meals and consumables?

Little Adventurers Forest School suits families drawn to woodland exploration and learning that grows from children's interests. The September 2025 picture combines practical challenges, thoughtful language work and individual support. For families considering term-time daytime attendance, that dated session pattern is a useful starting point.