About Us

Stomping Grounds Forest School is a social enterprise working throughout North East England to bring communities together and reconnect them with nature.

We offer a mixture of regular sessions, bespoke packages, community projects and school programmes.

What Is Forest School?

What Is Forest School?

Forest School is an educational ethos that follows the following six principles as laid out by theĀ Forest School Association. It can be delivered in school, as an alternative to school, to younger children pre-school or as an out of school activity. The principles are the same regardless of the age of the children or how they come to us…

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Stomping Grounds offer a range of sessions throughout the North East

Our Story

Our Story

From humble beginnings to acquiring our own woodland, discover how we’ve got here…

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The Vision

To give children and families from all backgrounds the time and space to connect with nature, build relationships…

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Meet the Team

Meet the Team

All of our delivery leads are highly qualified Level 3 Forest School practitioners, and are experienced in outdoor education…

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