Welcome to Lissy and Laws Adventures, here you will find out a little about us and a little more about what we have to offer.

If you have any questions or comments please don't hesitate to get in contact with us.

Melissa and Laura

 Well where to start !a brief breakdown , they both have extensive backgrounds working with children, most recently Melissa has been a much loved reception school teacher and has been leading forest school sessions at a local primary school and Laura has been working in children's entertainment, forest schools , Physical education and helping  children in school with SEN.

Melissa and Laura enjoy the outside and all it has to offer as well as spending time with their own children , Melissa's teenage son and teenage daughter and Laura's 8 year old son and teenage daughter. Both Melissa and Laura are full of energy, fun, nurture, positivity and enthusiasm. They  thrive on making a difference and strive to share all that they have with everyone they are lucky enough to meet.

Between them they hold the following qualifications.Forest School leader level 3, first aid , diploma in early childhood studies, food safety and hygiene level 2, safeguarding, fire warden and marshall V4, forest schooling diploma, autism in education level 3, teaching assistant level 2, british sign language level 3, supporting teaching and learning in schools diploma. 

What do Melissa and Laura want to achieve?

We want to make a difference , we want to teach life skills to children, how to be independent, how to use DIY tools, how to make shelters, how to cook outdoors, how to climb, how to learn while having fun, how to build confidence, resilience , social and emotional skills, how to enjoy the freedom of the outdoors and all that nature has to offer.

We want to give children the greatest gift of all which is TIME. We want to create an environment where children's voices are heard, an environment in which children can freely speak out and say "i have an idea" .We will listen and make their ideas come to life.We create an environment where kids can be kids but they also show respect for the forest they love and are happy and confident in.We want  them to look after the woodland and care for those who are also a part of it.We recognise every child is an individual and many are not pen to paper sit down learners . We want every single child to feel the freedom of being in an environment where they can excel and feel confident and celebrate their achievements. An environment they can thrive in and be free to be themselves.

Lissy and Laws Sessions

Little Explorers and grown ups

This session is for children 0-4 and adults. In this session its all about exploring the sites different areas and activities such as the mud kitchen, arts and crafts, messy play and creations, bugs and wildlife, flowers and plants, climbing and freedom, campfires and songs, snacks and drinks. All of which will help build confidence, independence,fine and gross motor skills, social and emotional skills and above all provide lots of fun.

Adventurers

This session is for ages 5 - 8. In this session its all about building up life skills and confidence.  The children will have the opportunity to play team games, build dens, problem solve, learn how to make and cook on an open fire, build projects using tools safely, climb, create, help to maintain the woodland area and  explore and discover the natural world around them.  In doing so this will build on their social and communication skills, resilience, gross and fine motor skills, independence, emotional well being and encourage them to find their inner abilities. 

Pioneers

This session is for ages 8-12. This is an adapted  session of our 'Adventurers' where children will be given the same opportunities but relevant for their age.  The children will play team games,  group challenges, build dens, problem solve, prepare and cook food on an open fire, build projects using tools safely, climb, create, maintain the woodland area and  explore and discover the natural world around them.  In doing so this will build on their social and communication skills, resilience, gross and fine motor skills, independence, emotional well being and encourage them to find their inner abilities. 

Holiday Club

Ages 5 - 11 ... something for everyone, packed out days full of  Games, challenges, skill work shops, forestry, arts and crafts, projects,cooking , team building and plenty of exercise exploring the beautiful forest.

(snacks provided) for anymore information please don't hesitate to ask.