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Forest School

Here at Shears Green Junior School, not only are we lucky enough to have our own onsite Forest school area which is used throughout the year by all year groups, but we also have our very own Qualified Forest School Leader, Miss Fleet-Newman.

What is Forest School?

Forest School is an outdoor, nature-based learning ethos that focuses on the holistic development of the child and development of core skills and plays central part in the broad and balanced curriculum we offer at Shears Green Junior School.  

The sessions are every Monday and Tuesday and are child-centred, via observation rather than direction, which is key. Children lead their own learning through play and enquiry. They are fully immersed in the outdoor environment during the sessions in all seasons and weather.  Each session is led by our Qualified Forest School Leader who plans sessions based on the children’s interests and learning that is taking place in the classroom. 

What are the key aims of our Forest School? 

To give children regular opportunities to explore the natural environment in a safe manner throughout all seasons
To encourage the children to appreciate, respect and care for the natural world
To give children the opportunity to learn and investigate at their own pace
To give children opportunity to benefit from the positive physical and mental wellbeing that regular interaction with the outdoors can provide
To enhance the schools’ values of courage, curiosity, kindness
To offer real life opportunities for children to develop through our character curriculum
To enhance children’s thinking, problem solving, decision making and oracy skills
To appreciate the need for identifying risks and managing their own personal safety
To support all areas of learning within the school curriculum & EYFS framework
To have fun and enjoy learning.
All we ask is that parents & carers provide their child with waterproofs and wellies for these days and left at school in a separate bag.  At the end of each term the children can bring the items home. Please see the attached leaflet that provides more information about the benefits of this activity.