Woodland Explorers 
After School Club

For Bury Grammar School pupils
 We run after school clubs at Bury Grammar's Forest School site on Wednesdays. We provide the space for children to play, explore and reflect in the woodland. 

At CommuniTree, we facilitate a nurturing and safe environment for children to play, explore and take risks at their own pace and rhythm.


No two days are the same at Woodland Explorers as we encourage children to follow their own passions and interests.


Through hands-on outdoor play, children develop confidence, self-esteem and resilience.

 

Activities include:


  • Den building
  • Tree climbing
  • Foraging and cooking
  • Story-telling and music
  • Crafting with tools
  • Playing in the mud kitchen
  • Woodland unstructured play


Summer Term

  • Wednesdays Kindergarten - Y6


CommuniTree staff will pick up children when the school day ends.


Parent pick up time: 5pm


Location

CommuniTree Bury Grammar Forest School site

Price for Summer term


  • Wednesdays £94.80 for 10 sessions


(Includes 20% VAT)


Childcare vouchers and student grants accepted

Book for Summer Term
  • Paying by childcare voucher/grants

    If you would like to pay using any of the below childcare payment schemes, please select offline payment at the checkout. Once we have received your booking we will email you with instructions on how to transfer your payment to us.

    • Caboodle
    • Care4
    • Co-operative Flexible Benefits
    • Childcare Grant service
    • Computershare
    • Edenred
    • Faircare
    • Fideliti
    • Kiddivoucher
    • Sodexo
    • Tax free childcare

    Your childcare voucher provider not listed?  

    Please email us at info@communitree.co.uk 

  • Weather conditions

    Our forest holiday club is fully outdoors in rain, snow or shine! 


    For days where there is heavy rain, we will put a tarp over the fire circle to provide shelter.


    Children spending time outdoors in all weathers:

    • develops resilience
    • develops  a connection with nature in all seasons
    • supports mental heath and wellbeing

    Due to safety precautions and the level of risk, we are required to leave site if wind gusts are more than 40mph.  On these occasions, we have access to an indoor space. 

  • Kit List

    Please check the weather forecast daily and make sure your child is dressed for the weather!


    What to wear 

    • Warm removable layers
    • Waterproof over layer or an all in one suit
    • Wellies/walking boots
    • Sun hat and sun cream (hot days)
    • Warm hat and gloves (cold days

    What to bring

    • Small personal hand towel
    • Two pairs of spare socks
    • Spare change of clothes including a jumper/fleece
    • Plastic bag
    • Refillable water bottle
    • Packed lunch - no nut products, no glass containers

    Waterproof bag - put all belongings in one bag labelled with the child's full name


    Mobile phones/ smart watches are not allowed - please leave these at home

  • Health and safety

    DBS 

    All CommuniTree staff are enhanced DBS checked and completed our safe recruitment process.


    Safeguarding 

    Designated safeguarding lead: Leanne Rostron 

    Deputy designated safeguarding lead: Carolyn Wilby

    All assistants are Level 2 trained in safeguarding.


    Risk assessments

    Site checks are completed daily and and we conduct dynamic risk assessments.


    First aid

    We have designated staff who are outdoor first aid certified.


    Food and hygiene 

    All staff are level 2 trained in food and hygiene.


    Toilet facilities and hand-washing 

    Enclosed camping toilet is provided with handwash, hand sanitiser and water. 


    View policies and procedures


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