The Forest schools concept originated in Scandinavia in the 1950s. It is an inspirational process that encourages learners to develop confidence and self-esteem through hands-on, outdoor learning experiences in a woodland, forest or natural environment. This learning environment helps children to explore the natural world by doing, developing their natural skills in problem-solving, social interaction, risk-taking in a safe environment, thinking and general wellbeing to last them a lifetime.
Research in the early year’s sector shows the positive impact that these types of schools have on young children’s development. Our Forest school activities are led by a Forest School Qualified Teacher with several years’ experience working with children
Benefits of Forest School
Forest School Activities
Exploring the natural environment
Learning about trees, plants and creepy-crawlies
Learning about insects and animals through investigation
Learning to use garden tools safely
Working with other children to learn about teamwork, social and problem-solving skills.
Getting messy and creative in a safe, supervised environment
Planting and cultivating crops
Learning about boundaries and risk assessment in a safe environment
Learning about the environment and how our actions impact upon it
The sessions are supervised and staffed on a 1 adult to 4 children ratio, and run by qualified Forest School leaders, alongside staff from the nursery.
There is also always be a paediatric first aider present.
