At Wincheap we believe in nurturing and developing the whole child. We want them to achieve their potential academically but we also recognise the equal importance for personal growth (socially, emotionally and physically).

Forest school provides children with an outdoor space where they can explore, discover and curate their own learning and activity.

Forest school blends activities that are based on collaborative working, problem-solving, tool use and being creative using resources from the outdoors. It’s a space where they don’t have to worry about the ‘right’ outcome but instead focus on the process.

Forest school enables children to take risks by challenging them to evaluate the possible dangers and finding solutions to stay safe.

We also feel being in the outdoors gives space away from a technologically saturated culture – helping them to rely on their own ideas, having tangible experiences,  appreciating the wildlife and hopefully realising their responsibility in looking after it for their future generations.

We believe that regular opportunities outdoors promote positive mental health for our children and therefore happier learners.

And a large part of Forest school is fun!