Introduction to Forest School

“Forest School is an inspirational process, that offers ALL learners regular opportunities to achieve and develop confidence and self-esteem, through hands-on learning experiences in a woodland or natural environment with trees. Forest School is a specialised learning approach that sits within and complements the wider context of outdoor and woodland education. 
Principles of Forest School:
•    FS is a long-term process of regular sessions, rather than a one-off or infrequent visits; the cycle of planning, observation, adaptation and review links each session.
•    FS takes place in a woodland or natural environment to support the development of a relationship between the learner and the natural world.
•    FS uses a range of learner-centred processes to create a community for being, development and learning.
•    FS aims to promote the holistic development of all those involved, fostering resilient, confident, independent and creative learners.
•    FS offers learners the opportunity to take supported risks appropriate to the environment and to themselves.
•    FS is run by qualified Forest School practitioners who continuously maintain and develop their professional practice.”