What happens in a typical Forest School session?
Prior to any programme your Forest School leader will meet and liaise with group leaders to discuss any particular educational or developmental areas that you would like to cover in the outdoor environment. Depending on the age and composition of your group, activities could include: Nature detectives, bug hunts, woodland art, den making, tool use, fire lighting, tracking skills, story- telling, orienteering, sensory exploration and much, much more! In all aspects of our provision children are encouraged to respect the natural environment. The learning that takes place at Forest School is based in play and exploration and is built upon week-on-week. Participants are encouraged to take ownership of their woodland space and in the first sessions time will be spent familiarising themselves with the area, the leaders and the routine of the woods. Due to the nature of the Forest School ethos we remain flexible in the make-up of the day, If a child shows a particular interest or is drawn to
