About Us

Our Aim

Encouraged to
Learn & Explore

The aim of Forest Frontiers & Forest School is to work with a variety of individuals in the outdoors over a period of time, introducing responsible risk‐taking and fostering achievement in all participants. Children are supported in their learning through a holistic approach which can encourage the exploration of the outdoor environment and an appreciation for nature.

What do we do?

Forest Family
Sessions

A Forest Frontiers session will typically include:

  • Games, such as hide and seek
  • Building small, temporary shelters using tarpaulins or fallen materials
  • Woodland and nature art
  • Knot tying
  • Nature activities
  • May include the use of Kelly Kettles (self‐contained, portable devices for boiling water using twigs or other small, combustible materials)
  • Camp fires which may include activities such as creating charcoal from natural object to cooking.
  • Wood carving projects
  • Tool use (bow saws, loppers, billhooks and knives)
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Meet the team

Amanda

Managing Director &
Founder of Forest Frontiers
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Amanda

Hi I am Amanda Director of Blue Sky Learning, Founder of Forest Frontiers, and Co-Founder of The Smithills Collective. I am all about developing connections between us and nature. I love tree and you will often find me in a hammock watching nature around me… I am a qualified Forest School Leader, Early Years Professional, and Consultant, who delivers a variety of training such as Mental Health & Wellbeing, First Aid, and developing Nature activities in educational settings. I have worked across many early years settings from nursery nurses to senior management positions which gave me the drive and passion to set up Blue Sky Learning Ltd in June 2019. My Mission is to harness that inner positivity! Early years is not just play, play is power, play is education!

Elaine

Director
Forest Frontiers
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Elaine

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Lauren

Forest School
Assistant
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LAuren

Hi Everyone, My name is Lauren, I have recently completed my teacher training at the University of Chester. During my studies, I had the opportunity to undertake a placement at Delamere Forest’s Education Centre.

After the first day, I instantly realised that forest school is a great way of combining my love of the outdoors with my passion for teaching. Once I had completed my placement, I continued to work there for the remainder of my time at University.

As this was more than just a part-time job for me, I went on to further develop my own knowledge and skills by attending numerous adult bushcraft classes with a vision of using these skills to assist in the completion of my forest school qualifications in the near future.

One of the things I love to do in my free time is to go for long walks with my dog and my camera, looking for animals and plants which I could photograph along the way. I especially love it when I find something I haven’t seen before. Another thing which I really enjoy doing in my free time is volunteering as a qualified leader at my local Brownie unit, helping to create fun-packed evenings and events for the girls, including spending nights away as a unit, trips to our local nature parks, coffee evenings and lots of crafting.

Since joining the Forest Frontiers team, I have thoroughly enjoyed working with the company and cannot wait to continue helping with the sessions, meeting new people, and continuing to develop my own skills along the way.

Samantha

Trainee Forest School
Leader
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SAMANTHA

I have always loved being outdoors but since having children I’ve enjoyed the space it gives them to be themselves and for me to just step back and not parent so intensely for a bit. My favourite part about forest school is watching the people (big and small) discover things about themselves and nature.

Heather

Trainee Forest School
Leader
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Heather

I’m thrilled to be joining Forest Frontiers!

My background is in primary education, with a special fondness for early years, mainly because in my experience this is where most freedom has existed for free play and outdoor learning.

Children have an infectious awe, wonder and curiosity.

I love learning with them and from them!

I was blessed to grow up in the countryside, at a time when children had the freedom to play outside, unsupervised for extended periods of time. I used to enjoy (and I still do) wandering through fields, reading and drawing in quiet spots, climbing trees, making mud pies, collecting flowers and looking for creatures. I love observing the small details whilst absorbing the bigger picture that nature has to offer.
I continued my interest into adulthood, studying Biology at university.

Now, like many of you I’m sure, I have a keen interest in protecting the natural environment which plays out into some of the day to day choices I make.

I believe that when children connect with nature they will become appreciative and respectful of it in meaningful ways.

Nature has the power to heal us and the power to heal itself.

My hope is that we and especially our children, learn and experience the importance of this, feel the joy in the moment and develop a passion to make a difference now and in the future.

I am excited to play whatever small part I can!

Rosie

Woodland Activity
Assistant
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Rosie

“Hello, I am Rosie. 

I am the Woodland Activity Assistant at Forest Frontiers with a passion for learning and nature. In my free time I like to go on nature walks, taking pictures whilst discovering and identifying fungi with my new found knowledge from my short time so far at Forest Frontiers”

Magical

Our Vision

Our world is a magical place where children are in the driving seat of their learning. Forest Frontier families are resilient nature protectors who are playful and curious explorers of the natural world.

Passionate

Our Mission

We are a passionate forest school provider, driven to make outdoor education accessible for communities across Greater Manchester and Lancashire. We encourage children and families to harness the power of nature to boost wellbeing and resilience through a variety of woodland based sessions.

Community

Our Values

  • Nature is at the heart of everything we do.
  • We encourage exploration and curiosity.
  • We are a community where everyone is equal and feels like they belong.
  • We harness the power of nature for health and wellbeing.
  • We are a fun and enthusiastic team.
  • We make a difference to our world.
activities

Play, learn, Explore &
Discover the Great Outdoors

Forest Frontiers Camp

Let your child go wild in the great outdoors, learning bushcraft and outdoor skills…

  • Ages 3+
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Family Sessions

Let your child go wild in the great outdoors, learning bushcraft and outdoor skills…

  • Ages 3+
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Let your child go wild in the great outdoors, learning bushcraft and outdoor skills…

  • Ages 3+
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