Forest School

Why do we teach forest school?

Forest school is an outdoor educational programme and intervention that focusses on giving pupils opportunities to learn and develop in natural spaces. The learning process is built upon practical, active learning, and pupils explore the wonders of nature through a hands-on approach. Forest school can help to develop a love of the outdoors alongside a lifelong appreciation of the natural world.

ACE Schools place high importance on holistic development at forest school and pupils benefit from participation in many ways through the curriculum offer. Examples include the learning of traditional forest school/outdoors skills such as fire lighting, foraging, knot tying etc. Furthermore, pupils learn life skills such as cooking and first aid. Forest school is also fantastic in ensuring both EHCP and Pupil Profile strategies and targets are met. Pupils with SEMH needs, communication and interaction needs, and physical and sensory needs can all benefit from their time at forest school and as a result, the experience allows them to flourish in other parts of their education.  

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