Forest School provides children with regular opportunities to
achieve and develop confidence through hands on learning in a
woodland environment. The key features of Forest School are: -
use of a woodland setting - a high ratio of adults to pupils -
learning linked to EYFS objectives - freedom to explore using
multiple senses - regular contact for the children with Forest
School over a significant period of time. (O’Brien, L. & Murray,
R. 2007) Forest School was introduced at The Ark Nursery School
in 2008 and is now an integral part of the nursery provision.
All children have the opportunity to attend a block of six
weekly sessions over the course of a year. Most children have
more access than this, but it is dependent upon the number of
days that they attend each week. All sessions are led by a
trained Forest School Leader. Click on an image for more
information.