Forest School
Forest School is a philosophy and a way of
Working with people in an outdoor environment!
At Barnston we feel the merit in weekly forest schools sessions as a way to support the development of the whole child. The world is changing, and it starts with our children. Or put more aptly, it starts with us teaching our children. Forest School has an important role to play in connecting children to nature as we strive towards a sustainable future for all. To summarise:
It is an ethos that promotes self-esteem, creativity, confidence and independence.
It is a series of long-term sessions that build on the needs and development of the child.
It enables supported risk-taking, child-centred learning, exploration and play.
We will be making sure that all children get a varied diet in working with the outdoor world. This may include: gardening, woodwork, outdoor crafting and or outdoor based curriculum linked activities.
