Forest School is:
An inspirational, long-term, approach that offers opportunities, through small, achievable tasks, to achieve and develop confidence, resilience and self-esteem in a natural, outdoor environment where responsible risk taking, fun, free and child-led experiences are supported and facilitated by qualified Forest School practitioners.
At Little Hadham, through our Forest School sessions, we aim to foster resilient, confident, independent and creative learners. A dedicated and impassioned Forest Team consisting of four qualified practitioners, ensure that all children are given opportunities to spend time both in the small on-site wood and in the larger community woodland, Millennium Wood, an interesting 20 minute walk from school. Learning is child-led, observed, reflected upon and reviewed continually. Activities include – trust and team games, imaginative play, den and shelter building, whittling and use of other appropriate tools, knots, art activities, tree climbing, fire building and lighting, cooking, tree, flower and wildlife recognition.
The benefits of Forest School are many and very quickly seen – FUN, trust, confidence, social and physical skills, motivation, concentration, knowledge and understanding, a fully immersive and hands-on experience of the different seasons/weathers and just ‘being’ outdoors.
General Forest School Kit
- Wellies
- Thick/warm socks
- Old, warm clothes e.g. joggers, leggings, long sleeved shirt, sweatshirt, fleece. Lots of layers.
- Hat and gloves
- Full waterproofs will be provided
Back to the Forest… 24th March 2023 - Forests? Where we're going, we don't need Forests...
SNOW?!…IN MARCH? 17th March 2023 - Nobody knew why it was snowing but that didn't stop the good times in the forest...
World Book Day…Forest Style! 3rd March 2023 - How would LH get on making book characters in the forest?
Goodbye Mrs A! 24th February 2023 - It was time to say goodbye to Mrs Askew this week and also eat some triangular shaped crisps...
Little Hadham Love-in! 10th February 2023 - Peeling, zoos and love weren't the only things 'in the air' this week...
They’re all animals…the lot of ’em! 3rd February 2023 - The forest was alive with animals this week...
Den Den DENNNNNN! 27th January 2023 - Construction time this week in Little Hadham's forest, dens, race tracks, shelters and cakes!
Party in the Forest! 20th January 2023 - Come join the party but you probably shouldn't eat the chocolate cake...
I’m a Year 6…get me out of here! 13th January 2023 - The first full school week of 2023 gave us game shows and parties!
Forest Elf and Safety… 9th December 2022 - Christmas fun, talent shows and Risk Assessments...