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What is Forest School?

• It is learning based in a natural setting
• utdoors
• It is open to the elements so children

experience the weather and seasons

• It is finding out about nature and providing

life skills

• It is exciting and challenging
• Above all it is fun

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What you need to remember

• Return the permission slip to school
• Your child’s group and the dates your child will

attend Forest School

• Suitable clothing – Please ensure it is named
• Bag to put either Forest School clothes or

school uniform

Winter clothing

Uh oh! No shoes No coat No gloves X No good, you’ll get cold! Coats Hats Gloves Boots Scarves Yes, well done! Nice and cosy

Summer clothing

You’re not going to the beach You are nearly there … but don’t forget your hats. Well done!

The 6 Forest School principles

• 1. It is regular and long term
• 2. It is in a natural setting
• 3. It promotes holistic development
• 4. It offers opportunities for risk taking
• 5. It has a qualified Forest School leader
• 6. Child centred and children make

decisions about their learning

Forest School approach to learning

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Forest School also helps children to develop:

Emotional intelligence

(empathy, self-awareness, understanding and compromise)

Self-esteem

Finding out:

About themselves and their capabilities

trial and error taking risks problem solving

About others

supporting each other team work

About the environment

wildlife ecosystems weather

About how behaviour affects others and the environment

code of conduct rules sustainability

Forest School at Langford Village school

1. Nursery to Year 2 will visit the school’s Woodlands every

• ther week throughout the year.

2. The children will learn about nature through nature. 3. They will be part of a community and will learn about their own capabilities through using their senses, doing physical activities, thinking, problem solving, talking, being imaginative and creative. 4. They will take supported risks such as tree climbing. 5. Forest School will be planned and taught by the Forest School leader. 6. The learning will always be centred around the child and will be a mixture of adult and child initiated activities.

Forest School progression at Langford

• Nursery – they settle, explore and find out

about themselves and their environment

• Reception – they develop their skills,

confidence and creativity in a natural setting

• Year 1 and 2 – they focus on science; learning

about the natural world and living things

Forest School produces learners who are:

Resilient Confident Observant Thoughtful Independent Problem solvers Creative and imaginative Happy and self-motivated Sensitive and supportive to others

All year All weathers Woodland setting With a Forest School leader Children are: enquiring, observant, reflective, caring, adventurous and creative Children make choices, take risks and have … FUN FUN FUN