At Ysgol Acrefair we are fortunate that all classes have access to outdoor learning as part of the classroom provision and also to be able to access our Forest School learning environment.
what is Forest School?
What is Forest School?
Forest School is an inspirational process, that offers ALL 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.
At Forest School all participants are viewed as:
- equal, unique and valuable
- competent to explore & discover
- entitled to experience appropriate risk and challenge
- entitled to choose, and to initiate and drive their own learning and development
- entitled to experience regular success
- entitled to develop positive relationships with themselves and other people
- entitled to develop a strong, positive relationship with their natural world
Children of all ages have regular opportunities to engage with Forest School and learning in our outdoor areas
Why is Forest School and Outdoor Learning important?
Forest school and opportunities to learn in our outdoor classrooms are important for many reasons, including those below.
Forest School and Outdoor learning can:
- Help children develop traits such as task completion, self-directed learning, and building connections with peers.
- Improve child development, mental health, and wellbeing.
- Deepen nature connection and promote more inclusive and engaging learning.
- Enhance academic performance and social interactions.
- Promote physical activity and lifelong learning interests.
- Build practical skills and encourage appropriate risk-taking.
