Forest School at
South Failsworth!
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above for photographs.
Forest school has now started!
This is an exciting approach to outdoor learning. Mrs.
Vinden has qualified as a Level 3 Forest School Leader and
Mrs. Blair has completed her Level 2 Assistant training.
We are still establishing Forest School and if you would
like more information or would like to help in anyway,
please speak to Mrs. Vinden or Mrs. Blair.
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History of Forest School |
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Forest schools have developed from a concept started in Sweden and other Scandinavian countries from the 1950's. The Forest School idea was established in Denmark for pre-school children (under seven years) in the 1980's. In 1993 a team from the Centre of Excellence Early Years from Bridgwater College, Somerset visited Early Years settings in Denmark. They were so inspired by seeing children out in the woods everyday that they came back and developed an approach to learning to fit British Lifestyles and complement education here. |
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What is a Forest School? |
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Forest school is an inspiring and innovative educational approach to outdoor play and learning. Children participate in motivating and achievable tasks in a woodland setting. Each child has an opportunity to develop intrinsic motivation, emotional and social skills. Woodlands are visited on a regular basis and through play have the opportunity to learn about the natural enviroment, how to handle risks and most importantly to use their own initiative to solve problems and co-operate with others. Forest School runs throughout the year, going to the woods in all weather (except high winds). Children learn through using full sized tools, learn boundaries of behaviour, both physical and social, establish and grow confidence, self-esteem and become motivated. |
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Want to know more? |
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Forest School - Swansea - Neath - Port Talbot The Forest School Training Company |
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