Forest School
Forest School is a child-centred inspirational learning process, that offers opportunities for holistic growth through regular sessions. It is a long-term program that supports play, exploration and supported risk-taking. It develops confidence and self-esteem through learner-inspired, hands-on experiences in a natural setting.
The principles that govern Forest School are:
- It is a long-term process of regular sessions
- It takes place in woodland to develop pupils' relationships with the natural world
- It uses a range of learner-centred processes
- It aims to promote resilience, confidence, independence and creativity
- It provides opportunities for pupils to take risks in a supportive way
- It is run by qualified Forest School practitioners