Forest School

We are very lucky to be able to offer Forest School sessions to all our children. We use our school grounds to explore and get close to nature, as well as learning respect for our world, and of course, having a snack!

Jade is our trained Forest School Leader and the children are always keen to join her outside on an adventure. We have full waterproof outfits for every child but make sure to bring your wellies in from home for maximum muddy fun!

Each session begins by reflecting upon previous learning and reinforcing behaviour expectations, boundaries and safety considerations. The sessions are multi-sensory and practical to support and develop children’s knowledge, skills and understanding in all areas of learning. The sessions promote the characteristics of effective learning - playing and exploring, active learning, creating and thinking critically - which underpin learning and development. Sessions may focus upon a particular theme but children are equally supported to follow their own open-ended enquiry. 

Possible activities include:

• Natural treasure hunts                                                                             

• Mini-beast hunts

• Natural crafts

• Recreating stories

• Den building

• Mud kitchen

• Planting/gardening