NATURE NOODLES was founded by me, Jenny Flude, a Level 3 Forest School Leader and an Approved Practitioner with The Therapeutic Forest running sessions off the Brampton Valley Way, Northampton in 2016 using an area known as the Outdoor Classroom.
THE aim has always been to create a community forest school working alongside the Outdoor Classroom landowners, the charity Sustrans, to create a space for children and their families to come together outside, have fun and learn about nature. Term time I am now based in a school and my role with the Outdoor Classroom is that of a Volunteer Wildlife Ranger for Sustrans offering ad hoc sessions for families to attend celebrating the seasons.
Alongside this role, I am excited to be involved with a local council offering Summer sessions in Daventry and I also offer sessions locally in Northampton at various sites. The dates, locations and information regarding these will be posted on the Noticeboard once the events are set up.
I am passionate about enabling access to Nature for all and to provide Nature based experiences and connections for families, young adults and adults providing opportunities and access to the many positives this can have on our mental health. Where possible these sessions will be free or subsided.
NOW I am based in a school full time, Nature Noodles has taken on a collaborative direction with likeminded practitioners working together to run sessions, often giving up their time for free, whilst supporting what each other does to help promote this nature connection and positive impact on our mental health.
CPD and network sessions are being created and the details of these will be advertised here.
All upcoming events will be advertised on the Noticeboard.
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Forest School adopts a totally child centred and child led approach to the outdoors – it is very much about a way in which Leaders can educate, learn and explore with children and has a whole child inclusive approach. Activities are set out as possibilities, often stemming from child led interests within the group but the emphasis is on parents/ carers following and supporting their child’s choice of play.
There is a loose structure to the sessions allowing time to come and explore the area before activities are set out with stories and games and free play.
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We will have fun! There is so much that we can do it is hard to know where to start – from games with hiding and running around, bug hunts, stick collecting, jumping and balancing, tree identification, magic potions, natural art, den building, storytelling…
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Daventry Town Council sessions at New Street Park:
Tuesday 30th July
Monday 19th August
Wednesday 28th August
The sessions are 30 minute drop-in’s at the following times each day: 10 -10.30am, 10.45-11.15am, 11.30-12pm and 12.15-12.45pm
These sessions are free, all children must be accompanied by an adult.
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What the children need to bring/wear
All children should be dressed appropriately –
- Long sleeved tops and gloves in all weathers to protect them from stinging nettles and brambles/ thorns/ sharp twigs etc. Lighter layers for the warmer/ sunnier months and heavier layers for the cooler weather.
- Waterproof jacket and trousers as required.
- Wellington boots or sturdy boots/ trainers that you don’t mind getting muddy!
- Warm hat and gloves or a sunhat weather depending.
- Spare clothes for wet and muddy play.
- Please bring any snacks and drinks that your children may want.
Toilet arrangements
Children are encouraged to use the toilet before coming to Forest School. If the need arises then they will be accompanied by their parent/ carer to go for a ‘wild wee’ and any toilet waste will be buried.
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For further information or if you would like to book on for a session then please get in touch!
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