The ‘Forest School’ programme, developed in Scandinavia, aims to build confidence, self-esteem and independence in students of all ages and abilities.

The Forest School programme offers children, young people and adults of mixed abilities, regular opportunities to gain confidence and raise self-worth through a series of achievable hands-on bush craft and conservation tasks.

Our woodland locations throughout Sussex provide the perfect environment to learn basic forest techniques including using bow saws and knives to make tools, lighting a fire and using a storm kettle to make hot drinks, cooking a meal and shelter building.

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Who benefits from Forest School education?

• Early years
  Exciting activities where even the youngest children can join in and experience a sense of achievement.

• Students with behavioural difficulties
  An opportunity to re-discover learning in a relaxed, non-confrontational environment designed to promote confidence and harness the calming influence of natural surroundings.

• Students with learning or physical disabilities
  Challenging activities including green woodworking tailored to suit individual needs.

• Extension activities
  Enriching the curriculum through woodland adventure for all Key Stages.
  

The philosophy of Forest Schools is to identify individual learning styles and provide a nurturing environment to encourage success. <quote in a box>

For more information Please contact:
East Sussex
Mike Murphy, Seven Sisters Schools Development Officer
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tel: 01323 871328

West Sussex and Brighton and Hove
Katie Riley, Woods Mill Schools Officer
email here
tel: 01273 497513