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Smartkidz Play and Learn provides specialist alternative provision rooted in outdoor learning and inspired by Forest School principles. Based exclusively at Girton Primary School, we deliver meaningful, nature-rich experiences that help children build confidence, independence, and a deep connection with the world around them.
Our sessions support holistic development through hands-on, child-led exploration. Guided by the Wild Passport curriculum and Forest School ethos, our experienced team nurtures practical skills, emotional resilience, and social growth in a safe and engaging natural environment.
Smartkidz Play and Learn Ltd is an Ofsted-registered provider offering high-quality alternative provision and wraparound care from our base at Girton Primary School.
We provide both high-quality breakfast and after-school wraparound care during term time and Forest School-inspired sessions where children can explore, discover, and thrive through outdoor learning. Each aspect is designed to support children in a calm, creative, and supportive environment that nurtures confidence, independence, and connection with nature.
Smartkidz Play and Learn Ltd is a privately run company working in close partnership with Girton Primary School. We ensure consistent safeguarding, open communication, and a shared vision for high-quality child-centred care.
Led by Adam Smart, our passionate team of Forest School leaders and playworkers are dedicated to creating an environment where children feel supported, capable, and inspired by the natural world.
Our alternative provision sessions are rooted in Forest School principles and take place in the beautiful outdoor spaces at Girton. Activities are child-led and develop over time, encouraging creativity, resilience, and teamwork.
No two sessions are the same, but children might:
Sessions respond to children’s interests and the seasons, such as:
Children develop:
Sessions are calm, inclusive, and flexible to each child’s needs. Whether climbing trees, exploring wildlife, creating woodland art, or building shelters, every child is supported to learn at their own pace in a joyful and safe way.
Outdoor learning helps children:
Our programme is shaped by the children and by nature itself, offering a rich blend of activities that encourage confidence, creativity, and resilience.
Children take part in a wide range of outdoor learning experiences, such as:
These activities are designed to build a deep connection with the natural world while supporting emotional and social growth. As children progress, they are introduced to more advanced skills such as tool use for woodwork, fire maintenance, and understanding local ecosystems, with achievements celebrated through the Wild Passport framework.
Our breakfast and after-school clubs run during term time and reflect our outdoor ethos, with activities such as:
Whether your child joins us before school for a calm and creative start to the day or after school for Forest School-inspired adventures and outdoor skills, our wraparound care provides a safe, supportive environment where they can learn, relax, and thrive.
Who it’s for: Primary-aged children, home-educating families, birthday parties, corporate groups
Curriculum: Wild Passport outdoor learning framework, supporting progression in woodcraft, nature, fire, shelter, and rope skills
Options: Weekly sessions, progression-based programmes with personal logbooks and certificates, and bespoke group events tailored to your needs
Children benefit from small group sizes, individual attention, and the expertise of our qualified Forest School leaders who create sessions that balance structured learning with freedom and creativity. Our alternative provision is ideal for those seeking meaningful outdoor education that builds real-world skills and self-esteem.
Hours: 7:30 am – 8:50 am
Activities: Crafts, reading, outdoor games, and nature-based projects designed to provide a calm and purposeful start to the school day
Food: A healthy breakfast including toast, pancakes, bagels, fruit, yoghurt, and juice, helping children feel ready to learn
Hours: 3:15 pm – 6:00 pm
Activities: Den building, nature crafts, imaginative play, and outdoor skills and Forest School sessions, supporting personal development, confidence, and connection with nature
Food: DIY snack boxes with fruit, vegetables, and sandwich ingredients, giving children choice and promoting healthy eating habits
Our after-school sessions also include Forest School & Outdoor Skills for both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 children, led by qualified Forest School practitioners. These activities give children the chance to learn practical skills, explore the outdoors, and develop resilience and teamwork in a supportive environment.
Our alternative provision supports children’s emotional, social, and physical development through immersive, outdoor-based learning. Whether your child joins us weekly or for a progression-based programme, they’ll build real-world skills and confidence through hands-on experience.
We also offer one-off workshops, home-ed sessions, birthday parties, and team-building events for adults – all built on the same Forest School values of exploration, creativity, and connection.
