Forest School at Fledglings

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We are very fortunate to have a weekly Forest School session in our on-site Forest School area. Located at the back of the school, this space is a small mixed woodland made up of oak, hazel and beech trees, providing a rich and stimulating natural environment for learning and play.

Our Forest School area includes a shelter, fire pit and pond. The gently sloped ground offers plenty of opportunities to challenge and develop children’s physical skills, confidence and resilience, while encouraging exploration and adventurous play.

Forest School sessions support hands-on, child-led learning and allow children to explore the natural world through a wide range of practical and creative activities, including:

• Pond dipping
• Bug hunts and building bug hotels
• Sawing and safe tool use
• Flower and leaf pressing
• Creating clay models
• Natural painting
• Tree and leaf spotting
• Collecting sticks and learning about fire safety
• Making hot chocolate using a Kelly Kettle
• Swinging in the hammock
• Open-ended play using natural resources such as planks, cable reels, tarpaulins and ropes

Forest School encourages curiosity, independence and teamwork, while helping children develop a love and respect for the natural environment.