Twigs and Branches
Forest School
Outdoor learning in the natural environment
Join our engaging Forest School sessions and holiday club where children explore, learn, and grow surrounded by nature’s beauty in a woodland environment.
Forest School focuses on outdoor learning in the natural environment.
It is a holistic approach to learning that provides time, space and opportunities to:
- Play
- Explore
- Take measured risks
- Develop confidence and self-esteem
- Learn and develop new skills
- Find new interests
- Deepen understanding and love of the natural world
This is undertaken through practical, hands-on experiences, enabling children to become more independent, self-motivated, resilient, persevering, courageous and considerate – setting them up for life-long learning.
What are the benefits of Forest School?
Increased Emotional Wellbeing
Screen free time and time to reflect and reset.
Social Development
Communicating and negotiating with peers and adults to solve problems and share experiences.
Knowledge and understanding
Children develop an interest in the natural surrounding and respect for the environment
Risk management
Being given the knowledge, skills and opportunities to take part in ‘higher risk’ activities
Health and fitness
Being active in an outdoor, natural environment.
Skills Development
Developing fine and gross motor skills and coordination for real purposes as well as learning how to use tools and equipment.
Confidence
Children have the freedom, time and space to learn at their own pace
What will my child be doing?
Forest school is ultimately child led, which means that each child can help choose or create the activities they want to explore. They will have access to and experience a range of activities such as:
Den building
Using tools
Bug hunting
Knot tying
Scavenger hunts
Nature-based crafts
Woodland management
Games
Mud Kitchen
Campfire cooking