Education at The Hive
Please only visit if you have prebooked. You will not be able to book if we are not running the sessions.
Please get in touch if you would like to arrange a session for your class or group. Email westsuffolkhive@gmail.com
Scroll down to see details of sessions and some photos of our educational sessions from the last year!
All parents/guardians whose children attend sessions with us need to complete the following consent form:
Please get in touch if you would like to arrange a session for your class or group. Email westsuffolkhive@gmail.com
Scroll down to see details of sessions and some photos of our educational sessions from the last year!
All parents/guardians whose children attend sessions with us need to complete the following consent form:
Sessions returning from September 2023
Nature Explorers Stay & Play Family Sessions
Wednesdays 10am - 12pm
Wednesdays 10am - 12pm
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Stay and Play drop-in Nature Explorers sessions from 10am - 12pm on Wednesdays for families of all ages!
This is a relaxed morning where parents and children are free to explore the site, use our resources including rope bridges, tyre swing, hammocks and mud kitchen, as well as art and craft equipment, and get stuck in helping out with gardening and other site maintenance and conservation. Or you can simply enjoy the tranquility of the woods, watch the dragonflies on the pond or count butterflies in the meadow. Occasionally we may light the fire and there will be storytelling and other seasonal activities on offer. Sessions are £6 per family for Hive members or £8.50 for non members. There is a £1 discount for each session when booking a block of five sessions. Booking is required for all sessions and the sessions run in term times only. A hot drink is included for the accompanying parent/carer. Donations for any other refreshments are welcomed. Booking for these sessions available at https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLNTQ9SHBY6MC/checkout/5276QL7WKWEI32WPOALDC2GE |
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Tuesdays 10-12
12th September 19th September 26th September 3rd October 10th October The Tuesday sessions will only run until 10th October for this year. |
Wednesdays 10-12
13th September 20th September 27th September 4th October 11th October 18th October ***NB No session 25th Oct*** 1st November 8th November 15th November 22nd November 29th November 6th December 13th December |
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Forest School Sessions
Mondays 4-6pm for ages 5-16yrs The next session is on Monday 16th October Please book here: https://square.link/u/WpI4yoiw You will also need to complete the consent form at the top of this page. The session will be held at our forest school site at The Hive, Rougham Road, Bradfield St George, IP30 0AZ. Please ensure your child is wearing appropriate clothing for being outdoors for the whole session. We recommend long trousers and long sleeves to avoid insect bites and bramble/nettle scratches and stings. Waterproofs in wet weather and good, sturdy shoes or wellies. It is important to let us know of any dietary requirements as some sessions may involve cooking on the fire. Please also provide a water bottle for your child as well. The session will be led by Forest School Practitioners Heather and Cathy. If you have any questions or need any further information, please email westsuffolkhive@gmail.com |
Hive Eco Kids
Mondays 2-4pm for 6-10years* (FULLY BOOKED)
(*approximate age for suitability)
Mondays 2-4pm for 6-10years* (FULLY BOOKED)
(*approximate age for suitability)
Hive Eco Kids is an opportunity for home-educated children to get involved at the site learning about conservation, gardening, biology, ecology and natural arts and crafts. With visits from guest tutors, each session will have a connection to nature, from building fences and nest boxes to propagating and cultivating seeds, to bird watching and pond dipping.
These sessions are for unaccompanied home-educated children (parents who are volunteering at the session are welcome to stay!). Children will need to be dressed appropriately for working outdoors in all weather, and parents must inform us of any accessibility issues or relevant medical conditions or allergies you feel we should know about. There will always be a qualified first aider present at the site. Please ensure your child a water bottle and a snack with them, we can provide a hot drink during the session.
We hope that these children will enjoy learning about caring for the environment and picking up some creative skills along the way. We will be inviting various visitors to offer tuition, including topics such as pottery, woodwork, archery, cooking and gardening.
£12 per session for Hive members. (£15 for non members) 25% discount for siblings.
(Booking is for a half term block of sessions)
Our Monday session is currently FULLY BOOKED. Please email us if you would like to be added to a waiting list.
Dates from September 2023
11th September
18th September
25th September
NO SESSION on 2nd October
9th October
16th October
6th November
13th November
20th November
27th November
4th December
11th December
These sessions are for unaccompanied home-educated children (parents who are volunteering at the session are welcome to stay!). Children will need to be dressed appropriately for working outdoors in all weather, and parents must inform us of any accessibility issues or relevant medical conditions or allergies you feel we should know about. There will always be a qualified first aider present at the site. Please ensure your child a water bottle and a snack with them, we can provide a hot drink during the session.
We hope that these children will enjoy learning about caring for the environment and picking up some creative skills along the way. We will be inviting various visitors to offer tuition, including topics such as pottery, woodwork, archery, cooking and gardening.
£12 per session for Hive members. (£15 for non members) 25% discount for siblings.
(Booking is for a half term block of sessions)
Our Monday session is currently FULLY BOOKED. Please email us if you would like to be added to a waiting list.
Dates from September 2023
11th September
18th September
25th September
NO SESSION on 2nd October
9th October
16th October
6th November
13th November
20th November
27th November
4th December
11th December
West Suffolk Home Ed Hub is part of West Suffolk Hive CIC and is a website which includes helpful links for resources, groups, events and articles that may help families who are choosing to educate their children themselves. The Hive host regular Home Education Fairs in The Apex for families to network and meet tutors and other local educational providers.
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