The Young Explorers Forest school

11/06/2026

Nice but wet second session for Edstart schools Castle Hill this afternoon. Its definitely been a fire to keep warm and hot chocolate day 🌳❤️ The goats and chick's also came out to play again. Such a therapeutic kinda day for both EdStart

11/06/2026

A very wet first session this morning as some equipment is missing but thank you to, Edstart Howrich. Glad the group enjoyed the goats and chick's alongside the fire lighting.

10/06/2026

UPDATED ..... WE KNOW THE NAME ALREADY AND KEARSLEY ACADEMY WILL BE GETTING A VISIT TOMORROW. OH AND 'TAYLOR'... LITTLE LEVER SCHOOL TOO

Hi sadly we had some uninvited visitors yesterday that made quiet a mess and vandalised the forest school. If you know them or they are family please get in touch. Luckily they signed there names on my property. Aston, and Taylor please come forward before I send the camera images and names off to the police.

08/06/2026

What a lovely afterschool club. We did some whittling to make flicky sticks then had a cuddle with the chick's and a toad!

08/06/2026

Today EdStart Schools worked well using the bow saw, Mora knives and carving tools. Today we started to make our Totem pole creations. We finished with handling the chick's and a small fire to toast marshmallows.

08/06/2026

07/06/2026

Whats on this week and the rest of term.

05/06/2026

🪚Apprentice Joiner🪚

📍 Employer: Connolly Ltd
📍 Location: Bolton (travel required)
⏰ Hours: Approx. 39 per week
💰 Wage: National Minimum Wage (age dependent)
🎓 Training: NVQ Level 2

🔨 About the Role
Kickstart your career in joinery! You’ll learn to work with wood to create:
✔ Doors, windows & staircases
✔ Kitchens, cupboards & furniture
✔ Structural woodwork & fittings
Gain hands-on experience using both modern machinery and traditional tools.

🧰 What You’ll Be Doing
✔ Cutting and shaping timber
✔ Installing doors, floors, and fittings
✔ Constructing wooden frameworks & structures
✔ Assisting with first and second fix joinery
✔ Working on-site safely and as part of a team

✅ What We’re Looking For
✔ 5 GCSEs (including Maths & English)
✔ Positive attitude & willingness to learn
✔ Interest in practical, hands-on work
✔ Reliable, hardworking & team-focused
✔ Good communication skills
💡 Willingness to work towards a driving licence & CSCS card essential

🚀 Career Progression
Become a qualified joiner and progress into:
• Kitchen/bathroom fitting
• Estimating or site supervision
• Self-employment

📩 Apply Now!
Email your CV to [email protected]

05/06/2026

Today's Ks3 EdStart Schools enjoyed. Whittling, exploring, firefighting and cooking. We had bacon,egg, beans with a barm and finished off with several s'mores and a brew.
They also interacted with the goats and chick's and a very cold toad.🔥🐥🐐🐸🍵🥓🍳🫘🌳♥️

04/06/2026

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