Forest School

Wardley Primary School is a registered Forest School.  

Forest School is a child-centred inspirational learning process, that offers opportunities for holistic growth through regular sessions. It is a long-term program that supports play, exploration and supported risk taking. It develops confidence and self-esteem through learner inspired, hands-on experiences in a natural setting.

Forest School has a developmental ethos shared by thousands of trained practitioners around the world, who are constantly developing their learning styles and skills to support new and imaginative learners. Its roots reach back to Scandinavia, where Forest School began. It arrived in the UK in 1993 and has grown from strength to strength since then.

wardley primary forest school policy.pdf

 

Forest School

 

Forest School Sessions 2025-26

 

Forest School sessions this year will include cooking on the fire, using tools, looking after the Forest School area, learning new skills, and being creative.

 

Session 1 – Maintenance

Activities will include collecting firewood, litter picking and using tools to chop overgrown branches.

Session 2 – Leaves

Activities will include making natural shelters from sticks, logs and leaves, leaf identification, and leaf self portraits.

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