Wild and free!
We are deeply passionate about addressing the education of children with additional needs
Having worked in education for a share of 26 years, we have witnessed the challenges these children face due to the lack of alternative learning opportunities.
Our mission is to fill this gap by creating a nurturing outdoor learning environment where every child is welcomed and encouraged to be themselves.
Our goal is to reignite their love for learning and provide the inclusive education they deserve. By running this business, we aim to make a meaningful impact on the lives of these children and their families while fulfilling our lifelong commitment to education.
Hi, I’m Zoe Oliver, the founder of Forest Wild Ones Ltd
Hi, I’m Vicky Oliver, also founder of Forest Wild Ones Ltd
Hi, I’m Vicky Oliver, also founder of Forest Wild Ones Ltd
I am a level 3 forest school practitioner and love my time in the woods.
I have a special educational needs background having worked in a special school for the past 14 years with pupils aged 3 - 19. I was pastoral and behaviour support across the school.
I trained as a Thrive practitioner and an Emotional Literacy Support Assistant. All
I am a level 3 forest school practitioner and love my time in the woods.
I have a special educational needs background having worked in a special school for the past 14 years with pupils aged 3 - 19. I was pastoral and behaviour support across the school.
I trained as a Thrive practitioner and an Emotional Literacy Support Assistant. All these essential skills I can bring to the great outdoors!
Forest School is great because every day is different! Children lead their learning and I help them explore and discover, leading to fantastic learning experiences in a magical place! I use Makaton sign language in my sessions, so it is inclusive for all.
I have 14 years of experience working in a special educational needs school with pupils aged 3 - 19. I was pastoral and behaviour support across the school.
As a thrive practitioner and emotional literacy support assistant, I am certificated in:
- Positive behaviour management Behaviour that challenges in children
- Supporting difficult behaviour in transition
- Autism and behaviour
- Creating mental wealth building emotional resilience
- Creating inspiring sensory classrooms
- Hearing impairments
- Sensory approaches for learners with autism
- Understanding children and young people's mental health
- The sense and learning
- Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Early Trauma
Hi, I’m Vicky Oliver, also founder of Forest Wild Ones Ltd
Hi, I’m Vicky Oliver, also founder of Forest Wild Ones Ltd
Hi, I’m Vicky Oliver, also founder of Forest Wild Ones Ltd
I am a level 3 forest school practitioner and former classroom teacher. Teaching for 12 years across mainstream and special educational needs settings. I have taught from reception to KS3.
I love working in our woodland area! I’m deeply committed to promoting outdoor play for all children. From both my professional experience and raising
I am a level 3 forest school practitioner and former classroom teacher. Teaching for 12 years across mainstream and special educational needs settings. I have taught from reception to KS3.
I love working in our woodland area! I’m deeply committed to promoting outdoor play for all children. From both my professional experience and raising my own kids, I’ve witnessed the crucial role that connecting with nature plays in their holistic growth.
Teaching for 12 years across mainstream and special educational needs settings. I have taught from reception to KS3.
- National Professional Qualification for Leading Behaviour and Culture.
- Supporting Difficult Behaviour in Transition
- Help the Demand Avoidant (PDA) Child in Your Class
- How to Manage and Address Low Level Disruption in Classrooms Primary
- Improving Behaviour Using the EEF’s Evidence-Based Recommendations Primary
- Spot and Support Attachment Disorder
- Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Early Trauma
We’re both Level 3 forest school practitioners
We offer bespoke educational outdoor learning sessions
Forest Wild Ones Ltd is a dedicated team providing specialist educational sessions for children struggling to access full time education. We offer this to children with a wide range of needs on a 1:1 or small group basis.
These children will take part in the National Outdoor Learning Award (NOLA). We also run Forest School birthday parties, holiday clubs and free community sessions.
In partnership with the National Outdoor Learning Award and Forestry England.