Forest School uses the outdoor environment to help all children learn. Children are encouraged to develop independence skills, improve their decision-making, and raise their self-esteem through small achievable tasks. This links to the Heatherlands Primary School Values of: Independence, Resilience, Aspiration, Motivation and Respect.

Here is a link to the Forest School Association webpage which will give more information on the ethos behind the initiative.

http://www.forestschoolassociation.org/full-principles-and-criteria-for-good-practice/