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Little Shoots is open for booking for the Summer Term 2026
‘Little Shoots’ is a ‘Stay and Play" Outdoor Group’ for Toddlers and Parents. It is aimed at 1 – 4 year olds.
Our activities are inspired by Nature and the Principles of Forest School.
Little Shoots Stay and Play session runs every Tuesday in Term time
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Tuesdays 9.30am to 11.30am
Do we need to book in advance?
Little Shoots Parents can pay as you go and pay cash on the day or you can book online in Half Term Blocks. If you are joining after the start of the term you will only be charged for the remaining sessions
Fees
£7.00 per child per session, booked in Half Term Blocks, in advance.
E.g.
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5 week half term = 5 x £7.00 = £35.00
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6 week half term = 6 x £7.00 = £42.00
Once the term has started, remaining places can be booked and you will only be charged for the number of sessions that are left
What do we need to bring?
Wear outdoor clothes and be gracefully prepared to embrace our changeable weather!
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At Strong Roots Forest School, we are proud to be a Recognised Accredited Forest School Provider, awarded by the Forest School Association, delivering high-quality Forest School ethos experiences that nurture confidence, curiosity and independence in every child.
Forest School accreditation reflects our commitment to the core principles of Forest School learning - child-led exploration, supported risk-taking, and meaningful connections with nature. Our experienced leaders are fully trained and passionate about creating an environment where children can learn, grow and thrive outdoors.
We are also proud to have received an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, recognising the exceptional care, learning opportunities and supportive environment we provide. This rating reflects the dedication of our team and the positive impact our setting has on children’s development.
By combining accredited Forest School practice with Outstanding early years education, Strong Roots Forest School offers a unique environment where children build resilience, develop practical skills and form a lifelong love of the natural world.
The Outstanding grade acknowledges the exceptional delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage aswell as care, Learning etc
8th September - NO LITTLE SHOOTS - KINDERGARTEN SETTLING WEEK
15th September
22nd September
29th September
6th October - NO LITTLE SHOOTS
13th October
20th October
27th October - NO LITTLE SHOOTS - HALF TERM
3rd November
10th November
17th November
24th November
1st December
8th December
15th December
Little Shoots will close for a couple of months
and reopen on:
2nd March
9th March
16th March
23rd March
30th March - NO LITTLE SHOOTS - EASTER HOLIDAYS
6th March - NO LITTLE SHOOTS - EASTER HOLIDAYS
13th April - NO LITTLE SHOOTS - KINDERGARTEN SETTLING WEEK
20th April
27th April
4th May
11th May
18th May
25th May
1st June - NO LITTLE SHOOTS - HALF TERM
8th June
15th June
22nd June
29th June
6th July
13th July - LAST LITTLE SHOOTS OF THE YEAR
Little Shoots Term dates 2026 - 2027
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Don't Just Listen To Us,
Hear What The Parents Have To Say
"My daughter has attended Little Shoots since last September and she will be attending the nursery this September. From the moment I went to look around, I knew this was the place I wanted my daughter to start her Early Years Learning journey. It truly is a magical place. Bringing my daughter each week has been amazing and I will miss it myself but how lucky is she that she gets to continue her journey in this incredible environment with wonderful people. Thank you for providing this absolute gem Suzanne and team."
Gemma
"My son absolutely loves Strong Roots Forest school! Always making so many fun things and he loves being outdoors all day- it’s his absolute fave place.
Zoe R
"My daughter and I starting coming to Strong Roots at the little shoots toddler class on a Tuesday, we absolutely love the huge outdoor space, it has such a gorgeous enchanted feeling. I’m so excited for my little girl to start with Strong Roots in September. 💚"
Where to find us...
We're tucked within the grounds of the the formerly known 'All Saints Pastoral Centre'. Park at the top of the main drive; our site is on the opposite side of the building to the car park. Follow the signs, or give us a call and we'll point you in the right direction.
Find us at Shenley Lane, London Colney, AL2 1AF