Outdoor Learning

What is Forest School?


Forest School is based on the ethos of children exploring and learning using their natural environment. Everything has a hands on approach and the children are encouraged to use tools, investigate the natural environment, learn about the wildlife and create campfires. We offer Forest School as part of our curriculum for all children and also bespoke sessions that are optional for an enhanced experience.


What happens during a Forest School session?


Sessions are planned with the children's interest in mind and in response to seasonal changes. Ideas and resources are provided and there will always be activities going on such as walks using our 'owl eyes'. There will be tools on offer but they will always be used under adult supervision. We light a camp fires at least one during a block of sessions for our oldest children. This provides a good opportunity to discuss fire safety as well as providing meals and drinks.  Other activities on offer will be den building, jewellery making, insect dens, bug hunting, natural artwork, whittling and much, much more. We encourage children to work together and always come together at the end of the day for hot chocolate and a chat.

Where?


We visit the wonderful grounds and gardens of Moorhaven Village as well as having the use of a fantastic woodland area within Moorhaven, just short walk from the nursery. 


What to bring?


As the forest school sessions take place outside in the woodland it is essential that the children are equipt with appropriate clothing so they can get the most our of the session. We will ask you to provide clothing i.e. long sleeves and long trousers, sensible footwear, waterproof coats and trousers. A more detailed list will be provided prior to attending.


Who can attend?


Our Forest school sessions run from aged 2-5 years during Term Time. 

Beach School


Clare offers this fun session weekly during term time planned for slightly warmer weather terms.


Clare is incorporating lots of fun activities on the beach along with learning about the environment, climate change, marine life and lots more.


We aim to offer one 5 week block during the academic year before your child starts school.