Forest school and outdoor learning

Forest school offers all learners regular opportunities to achieve and develop confidence and self-esteem through hands on learning experience in a Woodland or natural environment with trees. It is a specialised learning approach that sits within and complements the wider context of outdoor and Woodland education.During forest school sessions pupils:

  • are equal, unique and valuable.
  • are competent to explore and discover.
  • experience appropriate risk and challenge.
  • choose, initiate and drive their own learning and development.
  • experience regular success.
  • develop positive relationships with themselves and other people.
  • develop a strong positive relationship with their natural world