Forest School

“Nature breeds curiosity; it helps to grow explorers rather than robots. It reminds us that we are part of something bigger. It grounds us, calms us.” Ben Palmer-Fry

We want our pupils to aspire to be risk-takers and adventurers. We take a holistic approach to children’s learning, promoting a growth mindset and nurturing children's sense of self-worth, community and connection with others by developing a thoughtful understanding of themselves and of the world we live in.

Our Forest School sessions provide children with a range of creative and challenging outdoor experiences to build confidence, practice teamwork and develop resilience. We foster in children an interest in the natural world and encourage them to take responsibility for caring for the environment.

“…evidence shows that giving children the opportunity to discover, learn about and experience the natural world is hugely important - it can help create a sense of belonging rooted in their local environment, enhancing their health, wellbeing and educational outcomes. For example, greater amounts of natural space in or around living or learning environments is associated with higher levels of physical activity, better emotional, behavioural and cognitive outcomes and with children developing a greater sense of connectedness to nature.” Transforming Outdoor Learning In Schools, Lessons from The Natural Connections Project