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Forest School is an important part of our weekly routine at Brookham. It forms an integral part of our “Think Outside First” ethos. Our stunning grounds allow us to give our youngest children the environment they need to learn to best effect. We use Brookham woods as a base for a number of activities from reading stories in our tree house to shelter building, enjoying hot chocolate around our camp fire on a chilly day to using appropriate tools.
Our trained members of staff take the children out in all weather conditions, appropriately dressed in our distinctive red waterproofs, hats and gloves. This ensures that the children experience at first hand the seasons changing and different weather conditions. The only condition which bars us from the woods would be high winds.
The main aims of Forest School sessions are to allow the children to develop their self confidence, to learn to work as a team and to cover aspects of the curriculum in an environment which supports and enhances their needs at this stage of their educational journey. Children who find the confines of the classroom a challenge will often be the ones who thrive in the Forest. They problem solve effectively and the self esteem they gain from this success allows them to cope in the classroom with much more confidence. A group of our parents have also trained to help out in these sessions, so if you are interested in being involved then please ask in the office.