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FOREST SCHOOL
We enhance children’s outdoor learning opportunities in our Forest School based just five minutes walk from our nursery.
Trained Forest School professionals lead sessions on a daily basis.
Forest School activities include; mud painting, potion making, using real tools, tree climbing, den building, bug hunting, bog exploration and much more.
Our sessions build upon confidence, independence and self help skills whilst encompassing learning outcomes and educating children to care for nature and the world around them.
This year at Forest school we discovered newts, toads, frogs, mice, slugs, snails, spiders, millipedes, centipedes and fox and badger paw prints. On our journey to the woods we see sheep, horses, donkeys and rabbits as we are in the middle of the countryside.
FOREST SCHOOL BENEFITS
At one with nature
Our outdoor ethos and forest school approach enables children to be outdoors as much as they like - with activities in our outdoor spaces set up to encourage creativity and exploration and our Forest School is based in the village, just a short walk away from the Nursery.
Whatever the weather
We always check the weather, but unless there are severe weather warnings, we head out whether it's rain or shine.
We provide protective leggings, and make sure children have wellies, hats and suncream so they're ready for anything.
Build independence
Children are encouraged to explore, make choices, try new things and take risks, helping them grow in confidence and independence at their own pace within a safe, supported environment.
Inclusive learning
Forest School sessions are fully inclusive, with additional support and adapted ratios in place to ensure every child can take part and succeed.
OUR ETHOS
We believe children need enjoyable outdoor play to gain confidence and build resilliance. We aim for children to gain solid skills by having freedom within facilitated and supported boundaries and for children to make choices, problem solve and manage their own risks within fully inclusive, safe and secure outdoor environments.
