Acorns Therapeutic Forest School

Cody Coppice Outdoor Curriculum Centre

"The greatest gifts we can give young people are roots to ground them, wings to grow and the confidence to find their own path through the woods."

Every young person deserves a place where they feel safe, accepted and understood. A place where they can take a breath, slow down from the pressures of modern life and discover that they are capable of far more than they may believe.

At Acorns Therapeutic Forest School and Cody Coppice Outdoor Curriculum Centre, we provide those places.

Nestled amongst the trees and guided by the restorative power of nature, our provisions are built on a simple but powerful belief: when children feel safe, connected and valued, growth happens naturally.

We understand that every young person's journey is different. Some arrive carrying anxiety, lost confidence, difficult experiences or a sense of disconnection from education. Others simply need the time, space and support to rediscover their strengths. Whatever their starting point, they are welcomed with patience, understanding and genuine care.

At Acorns, children find a therapeutic environment where relationships come first. Through trust, consistency and compassionate support, young people are given the opportunity to rebuild confidence, develop emotional wellbeing and reconnect with learning at a pace that feels right for them.

At Cody Coppice, the woodland becomes the classroom and nature becomes the teacher. Around campfires, beneath the canopy of the trees and through meaningful outdoor experiences, young people learn to take healthy risks, overcome challenges, build resilience and discover a sense of belonging within themselves and the world around them.

Together, Acorns and Cody Coppice create a pathway of growth, where therapeutic support, Forest School principles and outdoor learning work hand in hand. We believe that nature has an extraordinary ability to heal, inspire and reconnect. It asks for no qualifications, no labels and no expectations. It simply offers the opportunity to belong.

Whether a young person is planting a seed, building a shelter, achieving an award, sharing stories around a fire or simply sitting quietly amongst the trees, they are developing something far more important than a qualification alone. They are developing confidence, self-belief, resilience and hope.

Like the acorn that grows into the mighty oak, we know that growth takes time. It cannot be rushed. Our role is simply to provide the right conditions; nurturing relationships, meaningful experiences, gentle encouragement and a supportive community where every young person can flourish.

Our Shared Vision

We envision a world where young people:

• Feel safe enough to be themselves.
• Feel connected to others, to nature and to their community.
• Believe in their own strengths and potential.
• Approach life's challenges with courage and resilience.
• Develop a lifelong appreciation for the natural world.
• Discover a genuine sense of purpose, belonging and hope.

At Acorns and Cody Coppice, we are not just supporting education. We are helping young people rediscover who they are.

Providing roots through safety, relationships and belonging, so that every young person can grow with confidence, flourish with purpose and find their own path through the woods.