Overview
The educational space At Dacres Wood arose from the desire of the creators of Free We Grow to offer children the possibility to freely explore their own ways of learning to learn and to grow in a democratic environment connected to nature and the world around us.
In this environment, children’s time for free play, exploration, imagination, and the pursuit of their individual or group interests is respected. We foster a culture where adults and children learn from each other and create space for dialogue through meetings and open communication. Our approach is based on the values of integrity, authenticity, and respect for one another as human beings, and as a community, we will strive to model these values.
We are based at Dacres Wood Nature Reserve in Forest Hill, London
Children: Ages between 5 – 11 years
We have a limited number of spaces available for 5-year-olds whose applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please see here for our application process.
Operating hours: From 9:30am – 3:00pm
Operating days: Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
Term dates 2024/2025:
Autumn Term 2024
(12 weeks)11th September – 18th October
Half term break (19th October to 1st November)
6th November – 13th December
Winter holiday 14th December – 8th January Spring Term 2025
(11 weeks)8th January – 14th February
Half term break (15th February to 4th March)
5th March – 4th April
Spring holiday (5th April to 22nd April)Summer Term 2025
(10 weeks)23rd April – 23rd May
Half term break (24th May – 10th June)
11th June – 11th July
Lunch and Snacks: Children bring their own lunch and drink each day.
Fresh fruit will be provided.
Fees : Detailed information can be found under Term fees
