At Jack and Gill, we believe that children thrive when they’re connected — to nature, to animals, to each other, and to themselves.
Since 2003, our small, family-run setting has offered something a little different: a nurturing blend of Forest School learning and real-life experiences visiting our working smallholding. It's a place where children can climb trees, feed the animals, plant vegetables, and grow in every sense of the word.
Here, nature isn’t just the backdrop — it’s the teacher. Whether building dens in the woods or collecting eggs from the chickens, every moment is a chance to explore, discover, and develop confidence, creativity, and care for the world around them.
Our qualified Forest School Leaders and dedicated team guide each child with patience, warmth, and a deep respect for childhood. We offer the kind of personal attention and freedom to play that larger settings simply can’t match.
At Jack and Gill, every day is an adventure — rooted in nature, grounded in real experiences, and full of small moments that spark big growth.
Boots on. Let’s grow something amazing.
As we spend most of our times outdoors, please contact me on my mobile.
Tonia: 07876 069570
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Jack and Gill Childcare and Forest School
2 Gaskyns lodge
Church StreetChurch StreetChurch Street
Rudgwick
RH12 3HJ