From Our Nursery
To Yours
Abbotswood Academy provides bespoke nursery consultancy, leadership coaching & mentoring, early years training and quality improvement support for nurseries across the UK. Everything we do is shaped by the real-world experience of our nursery owners and early years professionals, who are actively working in the sector and passionate about helping settings, teams and children thrive.
We're Nursery People
Every outdoor space has the potential to become an extraordinary place to learn.
At Abbotswood Academy, we believe meaningful outdoor learning begins with a shared vision, not a checklist. That’s why every training session is tailored to your setting, helping your team build confidence, embrace nature and create engaging experiences that children will remember.
Rooted in our own day-to-day practice, this hands-on course is filled with practical ideas, honest conversations and real-life examples that you can take straight back to your nursery.
Explore Our Training & Support
Behaviour: Understanding the Why
This full-day course will investigate the ‘why’ of typical childhood behaviours, exploring brain development, research, and theories. We will apply this to understanding possible reasons for children’s behaviour, helping identify positive strategies.
Wonders of the Outdoors
This hands-on, full-day experience will explore how you can enhance the outdoor space in your setting, inspire your practice in nature and see it as a primary space.
What Makes Us
Built on Real Nursery Experience
Everything we teach has been shaped by the day-to-day experience of running our own thriving Forest School & Day Nursery.
Bespoke & Tailored to Your Setting
Every nursery is different. Every visit, recommendation and programme is tailored to your setting, your team and your goals.
Relevent & Practical to Current Practice
Our team are actively working in early years, so every strategy and recommendation is based on what works today.
Hands-On Support That Makes a Difference
We don't just give advice, we work alongside your team with practical, on-the-ground support that creates lasting change.
Experience Early Years Training in our Magical Forest School & Day Nursery
Everything we share through Abbotswood Academy has grown from the success of Abbotswood Forest School & Day Nursery.
From inspiring outdoor spaces and child-led learning to leadership development and team culture, our nursery continues to shape the way we support settings across the UK.
Empowering People
Inspiring Possibilities
Bespoke support for you, your team and your setting’s future.
Our coaching and mentoring programmes are built around one simple belief: every nursery has its own vision, values and way of inspiring children.
Rather than offering off-the-shelf solutions, we take the time to understand your setting, your team and the aspirations you have for your nursery. Together, we’ll develop practical strategies, build confidence and create a clear pathway towards meaningful, sustainable growth.
Whether you’re an individual leader looking to grow, or a whole team working towards a shared vision, we’re here to empower you with the knowledge, confidence and support to make it happen.
Inspiring Wonder Through
Nature & Hygge
The outdoors encourages curiosity. Hygge creates connection. Together, they form the foundation of everything we believe exceptional early years practice should be.
At Abbotswood Academy, we help nurseries embrace an approach that values wellbeing, relationships and meaningful experiences just as much as outcomes. Every setting is unique, which is why we work alongside you to weave these principles into your own culture, environment and vision.
We Build Relationships, Not Reports
We’re not interested in one-off visits that leave you with a folder on a shelf. We work alongside your team, building confidence, sharing practical ideas and providing ongoing support that creates meaningful, lasting change.
Experience You Can Trust
Everything we teach has been developed through years of hands-on experience within our own Forest School & Day Nursery and through supporting settings across the early years sector.
Practical, Not Theoretical
Our advice isn’t based on textbooks.
It’s based on what works in real nurseries, with real children and real teams.
Built Around Your Setting
Every nursery has its own culture, strengths and challenges.
We never deliver off-the-shelf consultancy. We spend time understanding your setting before creating a bespoke plan that supports your vision.
Meet the
Team
Experienced nursery owners, leaders and specialists, united by a shared passion for empowering early years settings to thrive.
Jess Maynard
Deputy Manager
Jess Maynard
Deputy Manager
Qualified Teacher Status with Early Years Specialism
Roxanne Gregory
Operations and Training Manager
Roxanne Gregory
Operations and Training Manager
Early Years Professional Status, NVQ in Management, PTTLS, NCFE Level 3 AVA