The ethos of Forest School is based around respecting a childs ability to be curious and engage in the world around them. It is based around play and access to the outdoors and focuses on social, emotional, and physical development.
“It is argued that taking risks can have positive implications in terms of children’s developmental, social and emotional needs, as well as their overall health. By providing the opportunities for children to manage their own risks in a controlled environment, they will learn vital life skills needed for adulthood, and gain the experience needed to face the unpredictable nature of the world.” (Gill, 2007)
The aims of our Forest School sessions are:
The ethos of Forest School is based around respecting a childs ability to be curious and engage in the world around them. It is based around play and access to the outdoors and focuses on social, emotional, and physical development.
“It is argued that taking risks can have positive implications in terms of children’s developmental, social and emotional needs, as well as their overall health. By providing the opportunities for children to manage their own risks in a controlled environment, they will learn vital life skills needed for adulthood, and gain the experience needed to face the unpredictable nature of the world.” (Gill, 2007)
The aims of our Forest School sessions are: