Wildwood Nature School

Wildwood Nature School’s ethos is about supporting each child to truly know themselves, be proud of who they are and to have the skills to connect with the people, animals and nature around them. By providing the right environment for children to thrive – caring adults, time in nature, space to roam and play, inspiring learning experiences, freedom to pursue their own interests, personalised and responsive teaching, being a part of the decision-making – we know that children will be able to do what they do most naturally: learn.

We also know how important it is for children to belong to the wider community, beyond their family or school community. We want to embed the school in the local community and get the children to know about, care about and be a part of what’s happening locally. Through regular visits to the local library, walking around the neighbourhood daily and participating in local community events, we hope that the children of Wildwood Nature School become an integral part of the local community.

Wildwood Nature School is for everybody, irrespective of background, starting point or learning needs. Our ethos is all about understanding and nurturing each individual in our community and we believe that this approach should be accessible to all. We’re a small school but, as much as possible, we want our Wildwood community to reflect the wider community across London.