Horbury Bridge Academy

Together in Faith, Hope and Love

Forest School and Outdoor Learning

Forest School Programme

Forest Schools enables children to engage with the outdoors and promote personal, social and emotional development through hands on experiences with nature. Children acquire skills that are transferable to the classroom and life in general.

During Forest Schools sessions, children get the chance to:

  • Initiate and lead their own learning and development
  • Feel equal, unique and valuable
  • Have the freedom to discover and explore
  • Experience and know how to manage appropriate risks and challenges
  • Solve problems, persevere and experience success
  • Develop positive relationships and self esteem
  • Build a strong, respectful relationship with the natural world