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Forest School

       

                                                     

 

Outwoods Forest School is a truly exciting place to be and we are currently developing our forest school areas. Our two Forest school areas are in the woodland next to our huge playing field. Our larger Forest school area is used by our KS2 children, and the other smaller area is used by our KS1 children. 

 

All children get access to Forest School throughout the year with our fully trained Forest School practitioners. The children get the opportunity to experience a real sense of outdoor learning and truly love being outdoors, where they gain a greater understanding of the environment and a sense of awe and wonder of the natural world. 

 

The children are able to develop their physical strength and coordination through demanding fine and gross motor skills and have to cooperate with one another to succeed, which helps to develop their team building and social skills. They take part in a wide range of activities such as crafts, shelter building, investigating mini beasts, identifying and planting trees and flowers, and cooking on an open fire (a guaranteed favourite). They also have the opportunity to use a range of tools, such as a bow saw, hand saw, auger, mallets and loppers. 

 

We offer time for group reflection at the end of each session, allowing space and time to explore thoughts, feelings and experiences with others. During this time we encourage expression of individual points of view and explore the understanding that all experiences are different and personal. This helps to develop a sense of belonging to the wider world, being part of something bigger than themselves and encouraging a spiritual connection with the world around them.

 

Above all, the children love splashing around in the mud; and not getting told off for it!!!

 

Making pancakes outdoors on the fire pit!