Forest School

Barham runs Forest School sessions for a number of year groups on a rotational basis. Each class will participate in Forest School for six weeks. The sessions run at Barham School in our Forest School site.

What is Forest School?

Forest School is a child centred, outdoor approach to learning which promotes the holistic development of children. It is an exciting opportunity for your child to experience nature and learn outdoors. At forest school, the children learn from first-hand experience and develop skills that will help them to make better progress when they are back in the classroom.

How will Forest School help my child? Forest School develops children’s…

Concentration when learning	Language and communication skills
Collaborative learning skills	Motor skills
Self esteem and confidence	Knowledge and understanding of their environment

What to bring on a Forest School day:

A warm waterproof coat • A spare long sleeved top and long trousers
A pair of wellies (rain boots)
Extra pairs of socks (wear 2 pairs on cold days)
In cold weather, gloves and a warm hat

School will provide waterproof trousers for children to wear over their own trousers in wet conditions.

What if it’s raining?
Forest school will be able to go ahead in almost all weathers as the children will be wearing clothes that will keep them warm and dry. If there are high winds, thunderstorms or extreme weather then the forest school leader will run an indoor session in school.

Forest School Parent Information.

View some of our Forest School activities below


Some groups have been making mini Spring Wreaths	Year 1 made homes for hedgehogs to hibernate in.	A Year 3 group have been very busy building houses using loose parts.

Year 6 created characters using Autumn materials.	Year 1 toasting marshmallows and yummy smores.	Year 3 children used hammer and nails to make weaving discs.

Year 6 made their on mini pine cone Christmas trees.	Pupils enjoying see saw made from natural materials.	Year 1 made their own forest medals.

Reception 1 sowing wild flower seeds into the meadow area.	Year 6 created characters using Autumn materials.	Nursery has been making bird feeders using cardboard.