Forest School Information for Schools and Parents 

Forest school is a Danish concept that relies on learning by experience.  Specialist Forest School Practitioners focus on the personal development and individual learning styles of the children, providing them with a good environment in which to learn and achieve, helping them to build their self-esteem, social skills and independence. Forest school programmes can last from 6 weeks to 36 weeks. Each programme is tailored to meet the individual needs of the participants taking into account their stage of development and learning styles and is, as far as possible, child led, to capitalise on their interests and to promote a sense of ownership. Forest school activities develop practical and intellectual skills which can all be linked to the National Curriculum and early learning goals of the foundation stage curriculum.

Each session combines woodland activities with teambuilding games and builds upon and extends the skills learnt in previous sessions. The children are set up for a successful experience building their self esteem, leading to greater self confidence. All instructions are given verbally, visually and by using practical demonstrations in order to cater for all learning styles and in particular for kinaesthetic learners. Activities are broken down into small achievable steps.  Each step celebrates the child’s success

As forest school sessions take place outdoors in all weathers, it is important you ensure that your children are adequately clothed. Suggested kit list:

 Warm clothing that is allowed to get dirty, several layers is usually better than one. Please wear long trousers and sleeved tops .

• Hats and sun cream if the weather is hot.
• Wellies or old trainers.
• Waterproof coat.

To finish off our sessions we have invited in KK Hawks and Owls and they will be bringing in some of their exciting birds for the children to see up close.  Find out more by visiting their website    www.kkhawksandowls.co.uk