Forest Schools
At Wiggonby we have recently introduced a forest schools programme. We have use of a piece of woodland within a few steps of the school.
What Are Forest Schools?
“A Forest School is an innovative educational approach to outdoor play and learning.”
The philosophy of Forest Schools is to encourage and inspire individuals of any age through positive outdoor experiences.
By participating in engaging, motivating and achievable tasks and activities in a woodland environment each participant has an opportunity to develop intrinsic motivation, sound emotional and social skills. These, through self awareness can be developed to reach personal potential.
Forest Schools has demonstrated success with children of all ages who visit the same local woodlands on a regular basis and through play, who have the opportunity to learn about the natural environment, how to handle risks and most importantly to use their own initiative to solve problems and co-operate with others.
So Forest Schools will aim to develop:
- Self Awareness
- Self Regulation
- Intrinsic motivation
- Empathy
- Good social communication skills
- Independence
- A positive mental attitude, self-esteem and confidence
Children need time to thoroughly explore their thoughts, feelings and relationships.
This time and reflective practice develops understanding of the world, the environment and everything within it through the use of emotions, imagination and senses.
Forest School fun! Classes 1, 2 and 3.
Forest School 2018
- Wiggonby C of E Primary School
- Wiggonby, Wigton, Cumbria, England,
- CA7 0JR
- E-Mail: admin@wiggonby.cumbria.sch.uk
- Telephone:01697342752