Education
What is Forest School?
Forest School is an inspirational process, that offers learners regular opportunities to achieve and develop confidence and self-esteem through hands-on learning experiences in a woodland or natural environment.
Forest School is a specialised learning approach that sits within and compliments the wider context of outdoor and woodland education.
Our forest school ethos:
At Discover Outdoors, our forest school ethos promotes a child-led approach to learning and play. We promote safe exploration within the woodland environment and encourage children to enjoy a range of outdoor activities sharing our passion for the outdoors enables learners to develop respect for nature; others; and themselves.
Main principles of Forest School
Forest school…
…is a long-term process of regular sessions, rather than a one-off or infrequent visits; the cycle of planning, observation, adaptation and review links each session.
...takes place in a woodland or natural environment to support the development of a relationship between the learner and the natural world.
…uses a range of learner-centred processes to create a community for being, development and learning.
…aims to promote the holistic development of all those involved, fostering resilient, confident, independent and creative learners.
…offers learners the opportunity to take supported risks appropriate to the environment and to themselves.
…is run by qualified Forest School practitioners who continuously maintain and develop their professional practice.
Outdoor Education
Memories that last a lifetime…
Whether you’re looking for a hands-on learning experience, team building adventure or a mindful day getting back to nature, our ‘day in the woods’ visit can be tailored to suit your needs.
Home Education
Unschooling and rewinding...
We are pleased to offer a Forest School session for children who are home educated or who have an agreement for flexi schooling. This is be based in our woodland at Cattows Farm