Forest Schools
“We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; We borrow it from our children.”
Native American proverb
The aim of Forest Schools is to facilitate the engagement of individuals with the outdoors and promote personal development.
Through an initial phase of group work and introductory activities then by building routine and trust, participants become increasingly confident and competent in the setting and acquire skills that are transferable to the classroom and life in general.
Throughout a Forest School programme, participants will:
- » Acquire skill with tools and knowledge of woodland crafts
- » Develop a sense of environmental responsibility
- » Use tools and fire safely
- » Set small achievable goals to help promote self esteem
- » Take risk both physical and emotional in a managed environment
- » Gain in confidence, independence and communication skills
- » Improve reflective practice
Feedback from a Birch Forest Schools taster session:
"“I really enjoyed finding out about the whole Forest School ethos and found similarities to my teaching in Aikido
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You have a very calming way about you and the way you deliver a session
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“Do I have to go? I want to stay and finish my mallet”
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“I feel so relaxed”
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