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Forest School helps to increase our pupil’s confidence, problem-solving and self-esteem through exploration, team building and encourages them to learn how to access and nurture the environment. At Teynham we have been running a Forest School for the past 7 years. All year groups from Year 1 to Year 6 have the opportunity to take part in a six week program every academic year.

New additions to the Forest School family
We are delighted to announce the arrival on Thursday 5th March two new members of our school’s Forest School team. Huge Henry and Little Leo the hedgehogs were kindly donated to the school by Hogwinkles Faversham and have already made firm friends with some of our year 6s.

   

Term 4 photos

 

 

Term 1- 3 photos

Term 3, 2025

This term, years 2, 4 and 6 are planting bulbs and making mud faces amongst many activities whilst they are at Forest School. Click here to view a selection of photographs taken so far this term.

 

Forest School Principles

  1. Forest School offers learners the opportunity to take supported risks appropriate to the environment and themselves.
  2. Forest School aims to promote the  holistic development of all those involved, fostering resilient, confident, independent and creative learners
  3. Forest School takes place in a woodland or natural wooded environment to support the development of a relationship between the learner and the natural world
  4. Forest School is a long term process with frequent and regular sessions in a local natural space, not a one-off visit. Planning, adaption, observations and reviewing are integral elements.
  5. Forest School is run by qualified Forest School Practitioners who continuously develop their professional practice.
  6. Forest School uses a range of learner centred processes to create a community for development and learning.