Our Roots In Nature

Having grown up within the farming community of the Cotswolds, I developed a lifelong love of animals, the countryside and outdoor living.

My childhood was filled with caring for chickens and rabbits at home, alongside treasured visits to my Grandma’s farm, where she kept cows and geese. Those early experiences taught me the importance of kindness to animals, responsibility, hard work, and respect for the natural world.

These values continue to shape life at Jack and Gill Childcare and Forest School today. As a family, we have long valued rural life, caring for animals, growing food and living closely with the seasons. These experiences continue to inspire our approach to children’s learning today.

We believe children benefit greatly from spending time outdoors, noticing the seasons, caring for living things, and developing curiosity about the world around them.

Through gardening, nature play, seasonal learning and hands-on experiences, we help children grow in confidence, empathy and independence.

Our approach is simple:

Happy children. Fresh air. Meaningful experiences. A childhood connected to nature.