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What is Forest School?

Forest School originated in Sweden in the 1950’s and was introduced in Britain in the late 1990’s. It is an inspirational process that offers regular opportunities to appreciate and enjoy the outdoors. Learning occurs in a relaxed environment using all of the senses. Choices can be made and risks understood and taken. Forest School happens all year round and so children should wear warm, waterproof clothing. The ethos of Forest School is that learners should be allowed time and space to explore, develop skills and interests and understanding through practical, hands on experience. Forest School promotes good health and fitness and an awareness of good hygiene. It helps children’s social and communication development as they work together problem solving, developing motor-skills and coordination in a fun and relaxed environment. Children also learn a sense of personal responsibility and respect for their environment as well as developing their confidence, self-esteem and independence.

Browsing Archive: October, 2016

Woodland School - 14/10/16

Posted by on Friday, October 14, 2016,

Elm Group enjoyed a sunny but chilly morning at the 2nd base in the woods. They pretended to be squirrels and hid nuts (pasta) in the dry, crunchy leaves. At the end of the morning they tried to find them again and only a few squirrels were left hungry!

Now that the temperature is dropping, please make sure your child has appropriate clothes for the weather, and brings a named water bottle. Mrs Burton

Woodland School - 07/10/16

Posted by on Monday, October 10, 2016,

Oak group spent the morning at the second base in the woods, finding different ways to cross the huge fallen tree trunks. We lay on our backs and watched the patterns in the sky made by the clouds and passing planes, and used our information sheets to help us identify the trees by looking closely at their leaves. Mrs Burton

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