In our academy, we feel it is important that our children have access to wider opportunities and experiences to help build their confidence, communication and problem-solving skills to set them up to be successful citizens in society. Throughout their time in the academy, the children have access to Forest School through the year, which is led by an external Forest School teacher Mr Parry, who runs the sessions in our outdoor Forest School area.

Forest School is a long-term outdoor education process that is holistic and learner-led. It allows children to develop themselves through healthy engagement with risk, problem-solving and self-discovery, all within a natural environment in a hands-on and thoughtful manner.

We also feel that it is important that Forest School is intrinsic to the curriculum. As such, Mr Parry works with the class teachers to ensure that one day a term the pupils’ Forest School is linked to the curriculum. Activities have included 2RP setting fire to their houses during their Great Fire of London history work, 3SH making Stone Age spears.