Forest School @ Riversides

 This year there will be a big push towards establishing a Forest School area in the school's outdoor area. 

At present the pupils are enjoying a range of activities, with the emphasis on safe use of tools and materials, working together and understanding their environment.

Plans are being drawn up and materials donated/gathered.

This a huge opportunity to create an area on-site that will be accessible and available at any time throughout the school day.

It can be utilised for not only a wide range of educational purposes but also as a space for reflection and solitude which will be of huge benefit for intervention away from the hustle and bustle of the classrooms and playground.

These sessions outside the classroom are of huge benefit to all our pupils. They offer a raft of different opportunities to use materials and mediums that may vary from most that they are familiar with in a classroom setting.

Moving forward, there will be a big push towards creative "loose parts" play, with the emphasis on minimal guidance where staff facilitate a pupil-led approach, helping to instil a level of curiosity and creativity within our pupils.