"Forest School is an inspirational process, that offers ALL learners regular opportunities to achieve and develop confidence and self-esteem through hands-on learning experiences in a woodland or natural environment with trees."
Forest School association
The aim of our Forest school is to enable all participants to:
feel equal, unique and valuable
have freedom, time and space to explore and discover
manage and assess appropriate risk and challenges for themselves
follow their interests and develop ideas
develop positive relationships with others and their natural world
investigate their surroundings
enjoy natural resources
participate in unstructured, spontaneous play
HAVE FUN!
Our child-centred approach allows children to be individuals and to blossom at their pace, whilst enjoying their journey of learning and development.
Principles of Forest School from Forest School Association
FS is a long-term process of regular sessions, rather than a one-off or infrequent visits; the cycle of planning, observation, adaptation and review links each session.
FS takes place in a woodland or natural environment to support the development of a relationship between the learner and the natural world.
FS uses a range of learner-centred processes to create a community for being, development and learning.
FS aims to promote the holistic development of all those involved, fostering resilient, confident, independent and creative learners.
FS offers learners the opportunity to take supported risks appropriate to the environment and to themselves.
FS is run by qualified Forest School practitioners who continuously maintain and develop their professional practice.