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