Free Rangers Forest School

Also staff take their lead from the children. They listen carefully and gently guide children in directions that will further their learning and development and inspire curiosity and wonderment. According to their age children are based in the Hive, Burrow or Den and assigned a key person who is the main point of contact for parents/carers. Welton Manor Farm has been in our family for three generations. Our Grandad, George Knowles used to farm the land, a large, ruddy-faced, smiler of a man with a big personality and an even bigger voice. Then came our Dad, Lawrence. He nurtured the land and his animals thoughtfully and successfully. In fact it was his idea to open Free Rangers on the farm. Following in the farming tradition our brother Austin became his partner and the business was relocated to another thriving farm in Herefordshire. We all grew up at Welton, on the farm, (honestly it was like the Larkins!) and our family shares so many memories thanks to the surrounding countryside and the adventures it provided. We know from personal experience the farm and the immediate countryside has so much to offer eager learners. Since opening our doors it’s evident all our families want the same for their children; an inspiring and engaging place to learn and we are confident that Free Rangers provides this. Now, milking cows and acres of crops has evolved into giggling children and muddy knees.