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The Curriculum
from St Nicolas
Forest School
Our curriculum contains regular Forest School sessions for each year group, promoting learning outdoors both within and beyond the school site.
Through these experiences, our children learn boundaries of behaviour
-both physical and social, grow in confidence and self-esteem, and become self motivated. Children develop leadership and team skills, physical and communication skills, all relevant to successful learning in any context.
Concentration increases, as do resilience and independence, and a keenness to participate; Forest School is especially relevant for children who typically do not do as well in the classroom as some of their peers.
Tools are used in Forest Schools in a traditional woodland manner and are introduced gradually with a careful safety-first approach. The use of tools promotes confidence, and develops both their gross and fine motor skills.
