We provide a register of Approved Practitioners who are able to deliver a Therapeutic Forest School Experience. They have completed the Certificate in Therapeutic Skills for Outdoor Leaders or the Certificate in Adult Mental Health and Wellbeing for Outdoor Leaders.
As part of the Approved Practitioner Network, they receive monthly CPD created by Paediatric Therapists and Specialist Practitioners and have access to a Peer Support Network and a multidisciplinary team for Clinical Support.
You can find an Approved Practitioner in your area by looking at the Approved Practitioner Maps below.
Aberdeenshire
Jackie McBeath
Fireflies take both children and adults outdoors giving them the skills, time and space to nurture and thrive. Allow nature to guide us to become happier, confident and more resilient.
Aberdeenshire
07713250783 jackie@firefliesnurtureandthrive.co.uk
Aberdeenshire
Pip Delamere-Wright
Working with people and nature in private woodland on the edge of the Cairngorms with all age groups and mindsets.
Aberdeenshire
Argyll and Bute
Hazel Sneddon
Edinburgh
Jill Purves
Trees and Seas Outdoor Adventures offers affordable outdoor play based learning opportunities for children and families living in Edinburgh.
Edinburgh
07760138721
Glasgow
Joni Mackay
Delivering Therapeutic Forest School programmes to children, young people and adults in and around Glasgow. I specialise in working with children and young people with autism and complex additional needs and families who are healing damaged attachments.
Glasgow
07982 749395
Glasgow
We deliver therapeutic forest schools and outdoor activities to the community within Seven Lochs Wetland Park. We specialize in sessions for those with additional support needs, providing safe and engaging sessions to improve health and wellbeing of participants.
Seven Lochs Wetland Park
07483 045708
Glasgow
Leigh McKay
Leigh's Forest School and Outdoor Learning facilitates opportunities for all age groups in the local community to enjoy a safe, engaging and therapeutic experience in nature. Working with, and supporting neurodiverse families and young people with adverse experiences, focusing on the positive impact that being in the forest has on health and wellbeing for all. 🌳💕leighmc78@gmail.com
Hamilton
Jackie Simpson
Scottish Charity which supports health and wellbeing through delivering outdoor programmes across Central Scotland.
194 Quarry Street, Hamilton, ML3 6QR
01698 209934
Lanarkshire
Scott Jones
We deliver forest school programmes and other outdoor learning opportunities to individuals of all ages, particularly those who are disadvantaged through emotional or social circumstances. A key component to all of our programmes is harnessing nature's therapeutic benefits and nurturing an understanding and respect for the natural world.
Lanarkshire
07899 798960
South Lanarkshire
Karen Dobbins and Karen Smith
We deliver Forest Schools, walks, woodland wellbeing and nature discovery programmes to support health and wellbeing .
Woodlands and Local Nature Reserves across South Lanarkshire
Scottish Borders
At Branching Upwards we want to help build caring and connected communities where individuals can realise their full potential, through the provision of supportive and creative experiences within nature. We aim to support physical and mental wellbeing.
Woodlands and greenspaces used across the Scottish Borders
07976649902
Newbattle Road Dalkeith
Judy Paul
Forest College provide outdoor based health and wellbeing programmes for children, young people and adults. We have developed our own 'Prescribe Nature' programme with an option to gain an accredited Forest and Outdoor Learning Award to boost confidence and learn new skills.
Aberdeenshire
Nicola Scott
Outdoor Learning Teacher
Aberdeen City & shire
Paloma Espindola
Forest School Groups for mothers, babies, and toddlers. Providing support during the postnatal years.
Rossendale
Caspian Jamie
The Therapeutic Forest CIC is a not for profit organisation founded by a team of therapists with a passion for the outdoors. We deliver projects in UK Forests and empower Forest School Professionals with therapeutic knowledge to enhance their practice.​
High Peak
Rachel Monteath
I am a Forest School Practitioner with over 10 years experience in teaching in both secondary (Science) and primary schools. BEING Outdoors is passionate about giving time and space for all its participants to build the skills needed for their wellbeing.
Shield Tree Wood, Briargrove Road, Thornsett, High Peak, SK22 1AY
07970644753
Sandbach
Caron Thom
I have two Nature loving girls. I’m very passionate about getting children outside & exploring! Connecting with nature is good for everyone’s mental health!
Hassall Green Nature Reserve, CW11 4XX
Charlotte Boyes
Wakefield and Surrounding Areas
Yorkshire
Ruth Brotherton
Former secondary school art teacher delivering Forest School programmes to children and adults of all ages, woodland wellbeing, nature connection, creative and therapeutic workshops and guided walks to support health and wellbeing in the outdoors.
Various locations in Yorkshire
Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire.
Qualified Level 3 Forest School Leader, trained to deliver therapeutic forest school sessions.
Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire
01405 763925
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Charlotte Ellis
Providing Therapeautic Forest School and Bushcraft for children, adults and families offering services to a wide range of individuals and group needs.
Cheshire
Felix Rowan-Young
A learning centre providing hands on education for curious minds. Areas include; Forest School, Arts & Crafts, STEM, and creative writing.
Nebula Centre, Coach House, The Old Vicarage, Manchester Road, Carrington, Cheshire, Manchester M31 4AG
Bolton
Suzanne Coleman
The Young Explorers forest school. Child lead play with additional interactions with animals
Nr Beverley, East Yorkshire
Cindy Stephenson
We have over 15 years experience in delivering Forest School programmes, out door learning activities and bereavement support sessions for children and young people.
Warrington
Heather Copperwheat
Wriggle Ranges run Forest School Programmes for schools and preschools within the school grounds in Warrington and surrounding areas. We also offer Therapeutic Interventions for individual students with SEND.
Leeds/Bradford area (based in Keighley)
Candice Bell
Creating safe, supportive outdoor spaces where parents, carers and educators of children with additional needs, and adults identifying as neurodiverse, can reconnect with nature, reduce stress, and restore their wellbeing. Through woodland wellbeing sessions, we empower those who support others, offering respite, connection and the proven mental health benefits of time in nature.
Email - calminthewildcandice@gmail.com
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/calm-in-the-wild/
The Beacon Centre-Primary, Hatfield Square, South Tyneside, NE33 2RD
Karen Gibson
An alternative provision for children in South Tyneside; a trauma informed approach setting, offering education for children who have been permanently excluded, at risk of exclusion or on placements because of a plethora experiences. We offer outdoor learning opportunities including; Forest school, Beach school, and embrace cross curricular links to allow the children to gain knowledge, skills and their potential to bloom.
Email - karen.gibson@thebeaconcentre.net
York
Helen Gill
Therapeutic Forest School for secondary school students and staff. Offering woodland experiences to increase nature connection for those with additional needs and wellbeing sessions for school staff.
Chaigley School, Lymm Rd, Thelwall, Warrington WA4 2TE
Michael Hargreaves
Our therapeutic forest school provides a safe, nurturing outdoor environment where students with social, emotional, and mental health needs can develop resilience, build self-esteem, and engage in hands-on learning that supports their emotional well-being.
Various Locations in Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire
Forest School Leader and Outdoor Learning Facilitator.
Stockton on Tees
Alison Watson-Shields
Young At Heart ULO CIC co-produces dementia-friendly groups with members, providing creative, social, and wellbeing activities. We are expanding our work by adding nature activities into our established community sessions.
07590535448
Lynne Jones
Wilderness Wanderers Ltd works within a variety of settings to help children and adults connect with nature, gain a variety of skills, knowledge and experiences within the natural environment.
Walsall, South Staffordshire (but freelance across the West midlands)
07895178248
Emma Wiid
Muddy Toes groups are part of The Outdoor Club CIC, a group dedicated to connecting our community to the outdoors, and other people.
Northamptonshire
Northampton
Primary school teacher sharing Forest School activities at East Haddon and Hopping Hill primary school. Supporting Nature Noodles to run sessions in the community and at local events.
Kempston, Bedfordshire
Jade Williams
Delivering Forest School to a range of ages within our local SEND schools and the community.
Lichfield
Isobel Jellyman
Approved Practitioner on site within school setting for SEND pupils.
Cheltenham
We are passionately committed to offering quality outdoor opportunities for young children and their families, establishing healthy foundations for life through deep, nurturing relationships with self, others and the wider natural world.
Various locations within Worcestershire and surrounding areas.
SEN Teacher, Forest School Leader & Therapeutic Forest Approved Practitioner running nature based therapy & mindfulness sessions. Based in Worcestershire, available for freelance work.
Sandwell
Staffordshire
Providing a unique and safe environment that sparks curiosity, we support children by transforming challenges into opportunities for learning and growth, rather than viewing them as obstacles to be avoided.
Flintshire
Christopher John Grice
We specialise in outdoor intervention programmes, Mental health programmes and of course the therapeutic forest woodcraft for wellbeing programme
Locations near Mold
07838187889
Powys
Rachel Hubbard
Nurture in Nature provide freelance Forest School and woodland wellbeing sessions in a range of settings across Powys and Shropshire. Led by Rachel, a level 3 Forest School Leader and Therapeutic Forest Approved Practitioner.
Mill, Dolanog, Powys, SY21 0LG
07773706015
Wepre Park, Connah's Quay
Lizzy Allen
Coed Ceirios Forest School specialises Forest School and nature connection for families and children, from young babies upwards.
Llanelli
Simon Ford
Bedfordshire
Charlotte Varley
Providing holiday camps and days for children to learn skills, grow in confidence and make new friends.
Eaton Bray
Berkshire
Jo Binks
Gabriels is a CIC providing holistic and creative learning opportunities to enhance children's wellbeing through play in nature. We run sessions regularly; under 5s nature play, weekly community morning for all ages, monthly wellbeing Saturday mornings and during school breaks.
Caversham, Reading, Berkshire
Berkshire
Charlotte Allchin
Delivering Forest School training, Outdoor Learning training, Environmental Education and Outdoor Play.
Reading, Berkshire
07771605825
Bristol
Jenny Sanderson
Badgers Forest School provides inspiring woodland adventures and magical learning experiences for the children, young people and families of Bristol. Jenny is a Level 3 leader with a specialism in arts & nature.
Exeter
Devon
Freelance Forest School Practitioner
07766080001
forestschool.blake@gmail.com
Devon
Dan Rees
I run forest school sessions for schools, Home Ed groups and holiday clubs. I now run woodcraft for wellbeing groups for adults
Shaldon
07940216645
Dorset
Dorest & Hampshire
Adrian Goodhand
A Forest School practitioner and trainer in Dorset and Hampshire and across the South alongside CPD facilitator and First Aid tutor. Passionate to ensure all have access to nature connection on their level.
South Coast
07787928925 | courses@coastandforest.co.uk
East Sussex
Leah McComb
Essex
Emma South
Nurturing, Child-led Forest School, fostering inquisitiveness and curiosity, building resilience and confidence.
Chelmsford, Essex
07896945105
Hampshire
Emma Clode
Connection, Growth, Exploration, Sustainability
South England, Southampton, Winchester
07495587451
Hampshire
Isa Kubisz
Forest school leader engaging predominantly with challenging young people and those with SEN and LAC. Working within the outdoor learning team at Youth Options.
Southampton, Hampshire
07710098962
idakubisz@youthoptions.org.ul
Hertfordshire
Forest school leader and occupational therapist starting a forest school with a therapeutic approach
HP18 9RX
07903948099
Hertfordshire
Tanya Dickson
CultureWood CIC is a non-profit company, passionate about protecting our natural world, and reconnecting communities with nature and local Greenspaces.
Hertfordshire
Kent
Anna Bell
Anna Outdoors offers a range of creative services which support learning outside of the classroom. We can come to you, or you can visit us at a number of country parks and gardens across Kent.
Reculver Country Park Oare / Gunpowder Works Country Park / Westgate Parks Canterbury
07966404546
Kent
Rachel Stevens
Holdfast Beach School was born from my life-long love for the Coast and a deep-rooted desire to connect people with their local natural environments. I am incredibly passionate about what outdoor learning and the Forest School process can do for everyone.
2 Allenby Avenue, Deal, Kent, CT14 9AZ
07801 976365
Kent
Charlotte Bonner
Forest School at Langafel School is lead by Charlotte Bonner. We are committed to supporting individual's social, emotional and holistic development in the 'awe' and 'wonder' of the natural environment.
01474 703398
Kent
Sunita Thakur
A community forest school for all - connecting you to nature
Kent - covering Swale, Maidstone and Medway but open to all
07776032484
London
Elena Noseda
I am a qualified Level 3 Forest School Practitioner and Outdoor Learning Facilitator. I founded Biophilia Project because I strongly believe that childhood is a truly magic period that should be nurtured in the most powerful and rich environment: nature.
133 Melbourne Grove, London SE22 8RR
07575455405
London
Janine Young
We create more social opportunities for people to engage, enjoy and enhance local woodlands for the mutual well being it brings.
Various Woodlands
07743871289
Norfolk
Sophie Cairns
We deliver therapeutic Forest School sessions to small groups of primary aged children who have SEMH needs. Our sessions are run on school sites within Norfolk.
Various locations in Norfolk
07771390822
Norfolk
Emma Davey
Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 6UL
07823 333830
Norfolk
Forest School and Outdoor Learning for all ages in a beautiful, private woodland in South Norfolk
Deopham Road, Attleborough, NR17 1AJ
office@outthereforestschool.co.uk
Oxfordshire
Alexandra Williams
Muddy Feet delivers innovative immersive education in curriculum-based outdoor learning, forest school, and additional needs outdoors. Muddy Feet offers a variety of nature-based programmes.
OX27 7JB
07432611008
Somerset
Sarah Holdaway
I am passionate about getting people outdoors. She is a qualified Forest School Leader, member of the Forest School Association, Duke of Edinburgh leader and has a background in teaching and working in equine assisted therapy.
Young Wood, Badger Street, Staple Fitzpaine, Taunton. Somerset TA3 5AZ
07974 267915
Surrey
Clare Steedman
Freelance Forest School Leader, connecting children to nature. Offering Forest School Sessions, nature based Outdoor Learning and after school clubs.
Coulsdon and surrounding areas
07947539458
Surrey
Kate Rice
"Off Grid" Forest School Nursery and Forest School Trainers, training local practitioners, we help others to develop their practise and their sites.
Polesden Lacey Estate Great Bookham Surrey
07932643850
Surrey
Jen Pearson-Young
At Korpi Forest School we are excited to share our love of learning in our great outdoors. We work within schools and communities across Surrey and the South East.
Caterham, Surrey
07394562984
Surrey
Lea Archer
Independent Therapeutic Forest Practitioner, passionate about Early Years, SEN, emotional development, wellbeing and supporting families with Lea Archer.
Warlingham, Surrey
07903 903678
West Sussex
YA HSUEH BROCKWELL HOU
Powerful and wonderful~ forest school. A forest school Leader, loving my job all the way..
Goring CofE Primary School Mulberry land Worthing BN12 4RN
07935857928
West Sussex
Forest school working with all ages specialising with working with trauma and SEN.FSA Recognised provider organisation
Wiltshire
Claire Bickerton
Forest school practitioner working with special needs and mainstream. As a yoga instructor with years of experience in well-being; this is incorporated into sessions using the backdrop of the natural world to facilitate a restorative approach.
Swindon and Various Locations
Wiltshire
Theresa Seaber
Wiltshire
1 Crouch Farm Cottages, Highworth, SN6 7QS
07881771635
Isle of Wight
Luschka van Onselen
Wild Therapy IOW works with Wood Learn Forest School in public forests and schools around the Island to provide therapeutically oriented outdoor engagement to children, teens and adults.
Bath
Holly Dabbs
We believe that through regular exploration of the natural world children can develop their social skills, resilience and empathy. At Foxglove we value each participant’s individuality and want to support children’s self esteem through hands on learning experiences.
Ashford
Grace Jones
Trail Blazers is dedicated to improving the well-being and mental health of young people across South East England. Our specialist Forest School and Fishing provision is tailored to support the needs of learners who may find accessing their current education setting challenging.
admin@trailblazerseducation.co.uk
Redbrook Street, High Halden, Ashford, TN26 3JH
ME98RS
Sarah Harwood
We deliver therapeutic forest school sessions and outdoor activities to the children within our trust on a daily basis.
Rustington, BN16 3SW
Karla Strong
We are a primary school passionate about inclusion and developing the whole child both inside and outside the classroom.
Cheshunt and surrounding areas, Hertfordshire
Jude Vinton
Be Free offers nature-connected Forest School programmes to schools and children-teens in Hertfordshire. We support people from diverse backgrounds, with creative approaches to enhance physical, emotional and mental health and wellbeing. Woodland wellbeing programmes, creative and therapeutic nurture groups and whole class, long term forest school in schools, locally.
Essex
Karalyn Foord
Nature Connection for All
North West Essex/ Cambridge/ Suffolk
We offer a therapeutic approach to our Forest School sessions and are experienced in supporting children and families with a wide range of SEND in a child-led, needs -based nurturing environment where children thrive.
Dover and surrounding areas
Kayleigh Austin
At Kearsney Manor Forest School we deliver Therapeutic Forest School sessions to our onsite school, enabling children to engage and gain new skills outside the classroom. During the holidays we deliver fun and exciting Forest School sessions to the local community, where all children are welcome and can benefit from being in the great outdoors.
Witney, Oxfordshire
Louise Miles
An Opportunity to offer a Therapeutic Forest Experience alongside our well established Forest School sessions.
Exeter, South Devon
Rachida ERAIFAY
Nature Therapy Hub offers inclusive, nature-based well-being programmes, including therapeutic forest sessions, silent walks, and sound therapy. We create safe, nurturing spaces for individuals of all backgrounds, including those facing social, economic, or SEN barriers, to access the healing power of nature.
Barton-le-Clay, Bedfordshire
Hi I'm Alison a Level 3 Advanced Award Forest School Leader since October 2015 and an Approved Practitioner with The Therapeutic Forest after completing The Certificate in Therapeutic Skills for Outdoor Leader in March 2025. I've lots of qualifications relating to children and young people but my main love is Forest School!
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Vernon Noel
Vernscape offers the opportunity for a holistic approach to wellbeing and healing through nature for all ages in urban and rural settings, creating opportunities to reconnect with nature, yourself, and each other, whether through family experiences, friendships or personal discovery.
north devon specifically barnstaple
shelley ellis
Delivering Therapeutic Forest School programmes to children, young people and adults in and around North Devon. We specialise in working with children and young people with SEND and Military children/families needing support.
Sittingbourne
Nicola Day Level 3 qualified Forest School Leader
Canada
Brittany Gillingham
Helping children and youth reach their full potential with a focus on wellness in nature.
Scarborough, Ontario, Canada, 390 Morningside Ave.
6478576289
Canada
A Nature Kindergarten teacher working to support other educators grow their outdoor practice.
Spruce Grove, Alberta, Canada
+15879907383
Canada
Samantha Foster
The Wild Lifers is a Forest & Nature School in Golden, BC, specializing in therapeutic outdoor play and learning.
Golden, BC, Canada
Ireland
Naoimh Friel
Outdoor preschool providing care, education and a range of workshops for children aged between 2-12 years old.
Buncrana Co Donegal Ireland
Jersey Channel Islands
Sophie Moulson
Nature Base offer Nature Play, Well-being and Forest School sessions for families; creating a 'base' for you to come and connect with nature and each other.
Jersey Channel Islands
07700888076
Northern Ireland
Qualified teacher and researcher in outdoor play and autism.
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Working with young people aged 3 - 19 within the outdoors to provide therapeutic, nature based activities with will allow all pupils to thrive whilst promoting resilience, confidence and emotional well-being.
Manse Way, Newtownabbey, County Antrim, BT36 5UW
028 90837488
Singapore
Tan Hwei Min Mindy
NatureDen follows the forest school philosophy and provides a nurturing, heart-centered rhythm for children to engage in free sensory play in a natural environment.
Various locations in Singapore
+65 8020 1915
Spain
Gloudina Joy Greenacre
We strive to create spaces and services to reconnect children with Nature and access all of its benefits, to bring back a healthy childhood for all children.
Castellfollit del Boix, Barcelona, Spain
United States
Tamara Wineland
A Colorado forest and nature school. Building a community utilizing the timeless tradition of outdoor play and inquisitive interactions with nature.
Colorado, United States
South Africa
Pamela Martinez
Nature Plays Forest School provides children with a space to play, explore, learn, and adventure in the forest. We are a small team of passionate outdoor educators and forest school leaders. We offer a forest school playgroup (Forest House), weekly sessions, school outings, and forest birthday parties.
Lamma Island, Hong Kong
Tamara Norris
Vivid Vibrations Wellness Programs for all ages.
Email - tamara@vividvibrations.com
Singapore
Sarah Lewis
Sarah Lewis is forest school teacher for primary school kids. She is a Supply Teacher at a tier 1 international school teaching early years (2-7) and runs forest school enrichment programme, infused with science and naturalist knowledge for ages 7-11.