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
Endings and Beginnings 15th July 2022 - The final week of Forest sessions of the year! A time for reflection and tasty treats...
Stars, Stripes and Knots! 8th July 2022 - Lime: The day before was American Independence day, so Lime indulged in some chocolate cake making and American food shops. One shop was built superbly with stumps balanced and lined up for walls. They made lots of money (leaves) that was stored in a money box (a stump with a hole in). Elsewhere a dead … 
Fantastic Forest Fete Friday! 1st July 2022 - Lots to do in the week leading up to the fete!
Britain’s Got Daisy Chains… 24th June 2022 - The longest day of the year meant a daisy chain competition and also a few talent shows...
Sand, Sea and Shade! 17th June 2022 - On a very hot week, Little Hadham tried to stay cool by making their own beach and fishing!
Jubilee Celebrations and Builders! 10th June 2022 - The first week of June gave us some excellent weather for some Forest fun!
Beatles, Beetles and Abbey Toad… 20th May 2022 - Rock 'n' Roll icons, bugs and amphibians joined us this week in the forest...
Spa Days and Takeaways… 18th May 2022 - A visitor in the forest, tea parties and some whittling!
May the Fourth and Fifth be with you! 6th May 2022 - In a Forest far far away… 
Jack (the Green) Man and Robin 29th April 2022 - This week in the Forest…