Forest and Beach School – Kit List
On the days your child(ren) have forest/beach school it is important they have the right clothing so that they feel comfortable outside and are able to enjoy their time during these experiences. The school does have spare wellington boots and water proofs so please let the class teacher know if they are needed.
| Suitable clothing |
Children should wear long trousers (not jeans), a long sleeved t-shirt and an old jumper for protection from stings and bites. Layers of old clothing are best as they protect from the cold. Please note: forest school clothes will get dirty! |
| Suitable footwear |
In wet weather wellington boots with 2 pairs of socks – in drier weather old trainers. |
| Hat and suncream |
Sunhat and sun cream or warm woolly hat depending on the weather |
| Wet weather clothing |
Waterproof trousers and coat.
Please note: waterproofs are very important as we will be outside even in heavy rain! They can also help keep you warm on colder days and help to keep you clean.
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To find out more about how the children learn in Forest School and also learn about the environment, plus how you can help reduce your impact at school and at home please visit https://www.hants.gov.uk/wasteandrecycling/smartliving
At Trosnant Schools, our Forest and Beach Schools are run by our qualified level three practitioners, Miss Pead (Forest and Beach School level 3) and Mr Jolly (Forest School level 3). The Forest and Beach School ethos is one that offers children a chance to; achieve, develop confidence, manage their own risks, connect with nature and build self-esteem. These experiences take place in a woodland, beach or natural environment. We believe that everybody should have the chance to learn through self-directed play and exploration, thus building strong relationships. Through regular access to the woodland, beach or natural environment the children will be given the opportunity to develop new skills which can range from both practical and analytical.
During the school holidays we run our Forest School sessions for groups of identified children, including those with Education, Health and Care Plans.
Whilst at Forest School children may build a shelter, take part in a camp fire or use woodworking skills to create and build objects from the woodland around them, enjoy the freedom of the swing from the tree top swing, watch the birds using binoculars and make a mess in one of the mud kitchens. The children also have the chance to lead and take part in looking after the schools fruit and vegetables, here they learn about the importance of healthy eating and about the seasonal fruit and vegetables we can grow.
At Beach School our children may take part in a beach exploration, finding and identifying seaweed, shells and stones. They have the chance to create natural art pieces, enjoy the freedom of paddling in the sea, making sandcastles, learning about the tides and going on welly walks. These experiences take place in the summer term for selected year groups.
