Forest School

What is Forest School

Forest School is a child-centred inspirational learning process that offers opportunities for holistic growth through regular sessions. Forest School supports play, exploration and supported risk taking. It develops confidence and self-esteem through learner inspired, hands-on experiences in a natural setting. 

What is a Holistic Approach in Forest School?

Children having the space and freedom to be themselves and being in charge of their own learning. Having fun, taking risks, solving problems, learning new skills and achieving their own goals. Forest School is child led, they are in charge and sessions are planned and developed around their interests, abilities, and choices.

Clothing at Forest School

Please can you make sure your child comes to Forest School with appropriate clothing, thank you –

Suggested clothing

Forest School sessions will take place in all weathers unless deemed unsafe by the Forest School Leader. If this happens we will use the outdoor classroom.

‘There is no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing’

Winter

Suitable clothing is essential for all to be able to participate. In their kits children should have:

Long sleeved T-shirt.

Trousers, to reduce the risk of bites, stings and scratches.

Waterproof over trousers and jacket.

Long socks, wellies, warm boots.

Extra layers such as a fleece, leggings, tights, hats and gloves etc. are required.

Please bring clothes in a named bag which should be taken home each week to be washed.

Summer

Long sleeved T-shirt

Trousers to reduce the risk of bites, stings and scratches.

Waterproof clothing 

Long socks, wellies/hiking/walking boots