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"Forest School" is based on a Scandinavian idea that considers children's contact with nature to be extremely important from an early age.
At St. Peter's, we value and promote the value of outdoor and Forest School learning to the development of a well-rounded and balanced curriculum for every child.
Click on the dropdown arrow to find out more about the benefits of Engaging children in forest school activities
Click on the dropdown arrow to find out more about the benefits of Engaging children in forest school activities
Increased confidence and independence of the child.
Development of their language skills by providing a real context for language.
Ability to take risks and to become more open to new experiences.
Evolves from the needs of the child and includes the child's interests.
Provides the practitioner with an alternative view of the child and further insights into a child's development.
Is beneficial to a child's all-round development, particularly in the areas of personal, social and emotional, language and communication.
Underpins the principles laid down in the foundation stage guidelines.
Is well received by all those involved in the Forest School Program.
Provides opportunities for the children to take risks, problem solve and use thinking skills.
Complements learning in the classroom and can be transferred across many curriculuar areas.
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