Forest School

What is Forest School?

Forest School is a child-centred inspirational learning process, that offers opportunities for holistic growth through regular sessions. It is a long-term program that supports play, exploration and supported risk-taking. It develops confidence and self-esteem through learner inspired, hands-on experiences in a natural setting.

Forest School has proven to develop the self-esteem and confidence of pre-school children through activities that involve creativity, working together and child-led learning. Watch our video to see more.

What was your happiest childhood memory?

  • Was it watching television?
  • Or was it climbing a tree?
  • Or running along a windswept beach?
  • Or paddling in a brook?

Here is a list of some of the activities and skills our children have been a part of and learned about:

  • Den building
  • Natural crafts
  • Call and response games- developing listening skills, safety based
  • Fire Safety
  • Making campfires
  • Fire lighting
  • Toasting marshmallows
  • Learning about wildlife, nature and birds
  • Importance of looking after the environment
  • Introduction to tools and woodworking
  • Exploring natural materials
  • Team building
  • Problem solving skills
  • Soil collection and plant growing
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Smarties Nursery is a charitable company, number 9578202, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Rastrick High School Academy Trust limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales with company number 7737429. Registered Office: Rastrick High School, Field Top Road, Rastrick, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, HD6 3XB.