Kinda Forest School | Ofsted Reports, Reviews (2025)

Kinda Forest School offers alternative provision for children aged 5-16 years, who are in need of some time out of the formal education system and who would benefit by being within our beautiful, inspiring Kali Wood, Holton.
Forest School is for all, and our various sessions help children who are facing challenges to find a space where they can think, relax, build, create and lead themselves in a supported and safe space.
The child-led nature of Forest School inspires curiosity and from curiosity comes the inspiration to learn and connect to others and the world around us.
We are based in Kaliwood, a private five acres of woodland in Holton, close to Halesworth, Suffolk.
By nurturing a sense of belonging through a culture of kindness and care, youngsters gain confidence to look beyond themselves, to the woods, for inspiration to learn.
We get knowledge about how our waste is recycled and returned to the planet.
The Suffolk County Council Quality Assurance Award went to Kinda Forest School.
This award means we can safely and confidently offer and are listed on Suffolk directory for Alternative Provision.
We have been facilitating Forest Schools for more than 60 years, and between the two of us, we have a wealth of experience in dealing with difficult behaviour outdoors, understanding autism, epilepsy training, understanding the mental health of children and adolescents, understanding anxiety, communicating, and dealing with adult mental health.
Most importantly the Kinda adult tribe work from a pedagogy based around kindness and community, and have many decades of experience in using a child-centred and child-led approach to learning, experiencing and being.
We would love to welcome your child, or someone you support to the woods, to support and nurture their confidence and emotional resilience, whilst creating connections to nature, other, and themselves.
We offer small group alternative provision and will be happy to discuss unique needs and situations.
Referral bookings for our Alternative Provision offer are priced at 72 per 5 hour day, this includes breakfast, drinks and campfire lunch.
If a 1-2-1 Kinda Facilitator is required, this cost is 190 per day.