Forest school is child-initiated learning where they take the lead in their own learning based on their interests and scaffold this themselves. There is always a qualified Forest School Leader during the session, to help supervise children when using tools and all work to a minimum standard.
Outdoor adventures, love, learning in an enabling environment and care and respect for all
Forest school sessions work with a smaller group size and all the risk assessments have been completed for each tool and when a campfire is in operation. Forest school is also great at facilitating holistic learning; this is where it helps to bring all elements of a child’s learning together through their mind, body and spirit. Forest school is brilliant at encouraging children’s imaginations, curiosity and exploration. On from this it implements the importance of teamwork and learning how to problem solve, which is supported by supervised risk taking.
What are the benefits of Forest School?
- Increases self-belief
- Building confidence
- Helping with communication skills
- Building resilience
- Learning about the natural environment
- Becoming a great problem solver (a brilliant skill to have in life)
- Allowing lots of memory making!
- Lastly the one of the most importance … having lots of fun!!
It is a more of a case of what is not a benefit of Forest School!
