Forest School

Your child may have the exciting opportunity to take part in Forest School sessions.

Forest School sessions are designed to support children in a variety of different ways;

Increased emotional wellbeing – The activities provide a safe space to develop new skills and resilience. Children will be completing challenging tasks which can provide a true sense of achievement.

Social development – Communicating, and negotiating with peers to solve problems, resolve conflict and share experiences.

Practical Skills development – Developing fine and gross motor skills and coordination for real purposes.

Gaining knowledge and understanding – Learning about the natural world through multi-sensory experiences. 

Individualised learning – Careful observation allows adults to tailor support to children’s own interests and stage of development.

If your child has the opportunity to go to the Forest School - they may take part in a variety of outdoor activities, please provide suitable footwear (trainers or wellies) if their school shoes are not suitable, in addition to a waterproof coat to wear over their school uniform. It is expected that the children will be handling plants, mud, clay, paint, natural objects and wood, so please bear this in mind. You may want to send your child with a spare top, oversized shirt or t-shirt. We provide a snack as part of the session (often a biscuit or breadstick), so please ensure your child's medical/allergy information is up to date with the school office. 

If you have any further questions, please email office@kingsleighprimary.co.uk.

Best wishes

Miss Willis

Forest School Teacher

Photo Gallery

On this cold and snowy day, Freddie did a great job of making a bird feeder. 

He showed resilience, good manners and also did great listening.

“I put seed in the feeder and then some fat because they like it. I mixed it all up then we tied string on and hung it on a tree. The birds are hungry in winter!”

Forest School