Forest School.
Our approach.
Ethos.
Forest School is an inspirational educational ethos that focuses on developing children’s personal, social and emotional development through regular outdoor woodland experiences.
The ethos of Forest School is to allow children the time and space to develop skills, interest and understanding through a range of activities which provide practical, hands-on experiences in a natural environment. This is embedded in our Forest School Policy.
Benefits.
Forest School provide an encouraging, inspiring environment where children can learn using all their senses to explore and investigate the world around them where they can grow in self-esteem, worth, independence and confidence.
Children will use tools, play, learn boundaries of behaviour both physical and social, grow in confidence and self-esteem and take risks.
Adults.
Forest School's fabulous lead is Vickie Viggers. In weekly planning sessions the team work together to collaboratively plan exciting opportunities to support the children's development in a safe and secure environment. Their shared expertise allows for opportunities outdoors that enrich the children's learning, support their wellbeing and encourage investigation.
Our highly skilled practitioners ask children questions that develop their critical thinking whilst allowing children space to investigate the world around them.
Our Setting.
When?
Weekly Sessions
Children attend a Forest School session once a week. Forest school sessions will change twice yearly in order to give all children the opportunity to benefit from the sessions.
Parents will receive a letter detailing the learning aims, health & safety, consent forms and kit lists.
Where?
Bosahan Woods
We are very lucky to have the beautiful Bosahan Woods within walking distance from Pre-School.
They offer a changing tapestry throughout the seasons and our well-loved designated space is nestled in amongst the trees, beside the stream.
“Unless we are willing to encourage our children to connect with the natural world, we can’t expect them to help protect and care for it.”
— David Suzuki.
Don’t just tell children about the world, show them.
— Penny Whitehouse.