Forest school
Forest school is an outdoor education delivery model in which children and a qualified forest school teacher visit natural spaces around them to learn personal, social, technical skills, teamwork and problem-solving. Forest schools are notoriously known as an ‘inspirational process that offers children regular opportunities to achieve and develop confidence through hands-on learning in a woodland environment’ Murray Richard (2008).
Our Forest school is both a pedagogy and a physical entity, with the use often being interchanged. In our Forest school, we use the nearby forest as a means to build independence and self-esteem in children. Topics are cross-curriculum (broad in subject) including the natural environment for example the role of trees in society, the complex ecosystem supported by the wilderness and recognition of specific plants and animals.
A healthy lifestyle
We attach great importance in taking the children outdoors where we make new discoveries every day.
Our special Forest Programme is held in all seasons. Children get to know the changes of the seasons, grow their own food, help build a fire, cook their own lunch and take part in activities which expose them to the wonders of nature.
Lots of Fresh air, exercise and the balanced diet is key to ensure that your child is well looked after and learn to understand about healthy lifestyles.