What is Forest School? • It is learning based in a natural setting outdoors • 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 coat No gloves No shoes 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 Hol olis istic tic Child ld cen entred tred Empow power ering ing Su Supp ppor ortiv tive Chall allenging enging Risk sk tak aking ing Pro rogressi gressive ve Nat atur ural al se setti tting ng
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 other 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
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