Forest School Gear
What to wear and bring to Forest School
What to wear and bring to Forest School
It could be said that there is no such thing as bad weather - only unsuitable clothing! With this in mind, please dress for the weather and remember that lots of layers are best and easiest to manage. Please remember we run Forest School in ALL weathers! You will also need to wear old clothes that you don't mind getting muddy, as at certain times of the year there is plenty of muddy play!
It could be said that there is no such thing as bad weather - only unsuitable clothing! With this in mind, please dress for the weather and remember that lots of layers are best and easiest to manage. Please remember we run Forest School in ALL weathers! You will also need to wear old clothes that you don't mind getting muddy, as at certain times of the year there is plenty of muddy play!
At Northlands Wood, we firmly believe that getting muddy is an essential part of experiencing Forest School and the benefits of this to our children are physical, psychological and emotional; to this end please ensure that your children are sent to school dressed appropriately.
At Northlands Wood, we firmly believe that getting muddy is an essential part of experiencing Forest School and the benefits of this to our children are physical, psychological and emotional; to this end please ensure that your children are sent to school dressed appropriately.
Children come to school in their outdoor clothes, and bring their full school uniform, together with their school shoes (in a named bag), to change into if needed, after the session. Please supply an additional named carrier bag for any items that are particularly muddy!
Children come to school in their outdoor clothes, and bring their full school uniform, together with their school shoes (in a named bag), to change into if needed, after the session. Please supply an additional named carrier bag for any items that are particularly muddy!
Thank you!
Thank you!
Winter: Cold and wet and wind
Winter: Cold and wet and wind
- Waterproof coat (IN ADDITION TO THEIR SCHOOL COAT)
- Waterproof boots or snow boots with several warm pairs of socks. Ordinary wellies are the coldest things ever invented if you only have a thin pair of socks inside them.
- Waterproof over-trousers. If you only have thin waterproof trousers like you get from hiking shops, wear as many layers (tights, leggings, jogging bottoms etc) underneath as you can.
- Ski or snow trousers are best - available cheaply on ebay, or second hand. You will also need layers underneath.
- Body - again outer ski clothes are best, and as many layers as possible. Thin layers next to the body with long sleeves, and then jumpers, jackets and a waterproof top layer.
- Snood or neckwarmer; scarves are not recommended if working with tools/camp fire.
- Gloves, with more gloves to spare. And another pair just in case.
- Warm Hat
- Full water bottle and healthy snack, if required, as we do not offer food at every session.
Summer: Heat or rain
Summer: Heat or rain
- Waterproof coat (IN ADDITION TO TO THEIR SCHOOL COAT) and waterproof trousers.
- Sturdy closed toed shoes or boots, with spare socks.
- A jumper, even if it's hot. It can get cool in the woods under the trees.
- Long sleeved top and long trousers to avoid scratches. No short trousers to be worn.
- Mosquito repellent can be applied before school if required.
- Hat and suncream to be applied before school, as the site is not fully shaded.
- Full water Bottle and healthy snack, if required, as we do not offer food at every session.
If you have any difficulty in sourcing these items for your child/ren please contact the Forest School team on forestschool@northlandswood.co.uk
If you have any difficulty in sourcing these items for your child/ren please contact the Forest School team on forestschool@northlandswood.co.uk
