Year 1 Forest School

What is Forest School?

A Forest School is an inspirational process that offers children, young people and adult’s regular opportunities to appreciate and enjoy their local woodlands. A Forest School nurtures an understanding and respect for natural places. Participants experience nature at first hand through a series of engaging and achievable tasks. The forest school experience brings learning to life and improves an individual’s ability to work co-operatively while offering the opportunities to take risks, make choices and initiate learning.

For Forest School sessions all children should arrive at school wearing a pair of old trousers, a long sleeved top and wear “sensible shoes” – wellies would be best.  We do have waterproof jackets and trousers available for all of the children to use.  We do also have a few pairs of spare wellies if you are struggling to buy any.

As we often cook snacks and drinks on the fire and are in contact with plants, insects and soil it is essential that parent/carers have returned the permission slip to the class teacher to inform the Forest School leader of your child’s health or dietary requirements.