Welcome To Forest School Water Primary A very

Welcome To Forest School @Water Primary

A (very) brief history A practical history of Forest Schools can begin with the original concept of Forest School in Sweden which was implemented in the 1950’s and it has since extended throughout the world. In the 1980’s the Forest Schools concept was established in Denmark for preschool children. Since the 1990’s UK Forest schools have been developed following the Denmark model. Forest Schools have now been adopted by schools, early years settings, environmental projects and community groups, run by trained staff in their own grounds or local woodlands.

Forest Schools is an innovative educational approach to outdoor play and learning that focuses on the holistic development of the individual through observation, reflective practice and clear outcomes.

Our Forest Schools Philosophy To encourage and inspire individuals of any age through positive outdoor experiences Participating in engaging and motivating achievable tasks and activities. Development of personal, social, health and emotional skills.

What is Forest School? FUN!

Regular and Long Term Programmes run regularly throughout the year. This enables skills to be transferred and developments to become established into children's’ every day lives

Establishing sound wellbeing, emotional intelligence, self-esteem and confidence.

Developing Physically & Emotionally

noun: emotional intelligence the capacity to be aware of, control, and express one's emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically. "emotional intelligence is the key to both personal and professional success" ©Archimedes Training Ltd 11/22/2020

What do our children do at Forest Schools? Build dens and shelters Fires, cooking and healthy eating Games and physical activity w. Environment w. Music + lots of noise w. Trails + Treasure hunts w. Creativity + Art

What do we do at Forest School? • Make full use of the outdoor environment • Design quality opportunities • Encourage all round development • Develop respect • Observe • Play

What are the benefits? Children go to the woods in all sorts of weathers and through both free and structured play, education and activities, learn to be successful: w How to handle risks w Co-operation with others w To use their own initiative to solve problems w Boundaries of behaviour; both physical and social w Health and Hygiene w How to safely use full sized tools w Experience the beauty of the natural environment.

Safe Outdoor Play and Education Health & Safety is the number 1 consideration when running Forest Schools. • Sites are checked and safe • All Equipment is maintained • Children and adults have the correct Personal Protective Clothing • Health and Hygiene • Benefits of risk