Forest School

Forest School promotes child-initiated learning at its best. There is much evidence to say, learning that takes place outdoors and whilst they are active, is much more powerful and memorable as all the senses are involved.

Forest School arrived in the UK in 1993 although Its roots reach back to the open-air culture, friluftsliv, or free air life, seen as a way of life in Scandinavia where it originally began.

It has a developmental ethos which is shared by thousands of trained practitioners who are constantly developing their own learning skills to support new and imaginative learners.

Our Forest School site is in the grounds of Broomley First school although sometimes, we may leave our site to go on nature walks in the local area. These walks will be planned in advance of the session.

On occasion we may visit the Glebe Woodland site that is used by the school but of course permission will be sought by parents before a visit.

For the remainder of this term (summer 2023) sessions will take place on a Wednesday.

Our ratios for Forest School sessions remain at 1:6 on site, however, if we do visit the Glebe Woodlands the ratio will be considerably higher.

Forest Schools must be led by a Level 3 qualified Forest School leader. Tina Gray (Manager) and Vanessa Hucklesby (Chairperson) are both qualified to this level.

Consent forms are required for each child before they can attend Forest School sessions.

Our insurance with Morton Michel covers us for Forest School activities.

Forest School takes place once a week and in most weather conditions. High wind or excessive rain will result in activities being cancelled for health and safety reasons.