We, Jenna and Amy Mackintosh set up Into the Ark back in 2012. Previously primary school teachers we decided to step out of the classroom to pursue a more holistic way of educating children within the greatest school of all, nature. 

Our Forest School is set in our own beautiful private woodland, Dam Wood in Scarisbrick.

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Our days follow the rhythms of the children and the environment. We allow the children freedom to explore, play and be themselves, whilst being at one with nature.

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We have camps set up within the woodlands where we support children in their play/learning and enable them to be as creative as their imaginations allow.

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​We offer full day sessions for pre-school aged children (2 3/4 to 5) within Camp Beechwood, Home Ed sessions for children aged 4 to 14 within Camp Elder and some holiday Club sessions for children aged 5 to 11.

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Both myself (Jenna) and Amy are teachers and after teaching for many years, we became frustrated by schools being increasingly driven by results and targets and there being less emphasis on the child as an individual and their relationship with the world around them. We therefore decided to set up an Outdoor Nursery/Forest School where the ethos was all about being outdoors, enjoying nature, learning through play and being able to respond to the child's needs in a holistic way.

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If you would like more information please email us. We do not have an office or office staff so answering phone enquiries if difficult. If you would like any more information please email us.

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