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Are Attendance Awards Outdated?
Attendance awards are increasingly seen as outdated and inequitable in education for several key reasons. Here's a breakdown of why: --- ⚖️ 1. They Penalize Students for Circumstances Beyond Their Control Health and disability: Students with chronic illnesses, mental...
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From muddy puddles to bubbling streams, water play isn’t just fun — it’s full of powerful learning! ????✨ Here’s what kids gain when they splash, pour, and explore: ???? Cognitive Growth Experimenting with flow, volume & cause-effect builds early STEM skills. ????️...
The Importance of Forest School for Children with SEND and SEMH
Forest School is an innovative and holistic approach to learning that takes place in natural outdoor environments. It provides children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges with unique...
Forest School: Learning Beyond Four Walls
In today's fast-paced digital world, children are spending less time outdoors and more time in structured indoor environments. Forest School offers an alternative approach, taking learning beyond four walls and into the heart of nature. This educational model nurtures...
Why weapon play is important
Weapon play, such as using sticks as swords or making bows and arrows, is important in forest school for several reasons: 1. Risk Management & Safety Awareness Children learn to assess risks, understand boundaries, and develop responsible behaviour around tools and...
The importance of child led learning at forest school
Child-led learning at forest school is crucial because it fosters independence, curiosity, and a deep connection with nature. Here’s why it’s so important: 1. Encourages Intrinsic Motivation When children choose what to explore, they develop a natural love for...
The Vital Role of Loose Parts Play in Forest Schools
In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, fostering creativity, resilience, and a deep connection with nature in children is more important than ever. Forest schools, with their emphasis on outdoor learning and experiential education, provide the perfect setting...
Cold Weather Doesn’t Cause Colds!
Cold Weather Doesn't Cause Colds! Embrace Winter Adventures at Forest School When the temperature drops and frosty mornings greet us, it’s tempting to think that the cold weather itself brings on colds. But here’s the truth: colds are caused by viruses, not chilly...
Wellbeing in the woodland
Being in woodlands offers numerous well-being benefits, both for mental and physical health. Here’s how spending time in woodland environments can positively impact you: 1. Stress Reduction Woodland environments are known to reduce stress levels significantly. The...