--- title: "Forest School" url: "https://highgreenprimary.co.uk/our-school/Forest-School" school: "High Green Primary School" --- [ ![High Green Primary School](https://files.schudio.com/high-green-primary-school/images/logo/high-green-website-menu-at-top-01-logoc(1).jpeg) ](https://highgreenprimary.co.uk/) # Forest School ![C:\Users\dsmales\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\INetCache\Content.MSO\ED2947AA.tmp](https://highgreenprimary.co.uk/images/pages/91f3da5a7d3ea29f94c5203ed870fbb2.png) **We are a FOREST SCHOOL!** **What does that really mean?** First of all, it means we are incredibly fortunate to have a beautiful, historic woodland right on our school grounds—a space filled with stories, wildlife, and opportunities for adventure. High Green Woodland School sits behind High Green Primary School, nestled within a small triangular stretch of ancient woodland. The landscape hints at a past shaped by coal mining, yet today it is home to a thriving collection of mature, native trees, many over a century old. Among them you’ll find Beech, Oak, Sweet Chestnut, Field Maple, Elm, Elder, Sycamore, Hawthorn, Ash, and Pear—with the Field Maples standing proudly as particularly impressive specimens. In spring and summer, the woodland bursts into life with carpets of Cow Parsley, buzzing insects, and birdsong that fills the air. We’ve carefully developed the space with an arched woodland entrance and a seating circle, creating a magical outdoor classroom where learning feels alive. As well as our magical woodland, we are also incredibly lucky to have our allotment, field and even a secret garden to enjoy. The field is where we can sit around the fire on our log chairs. Our secret garden is a magical place to tell stories from the wooden throne and in the allotment, we can plant and harvest fruits and vegetables to cook and to donate to our local food banks. **Secondly, being a Forest School means that…** We deeply understand the power of nature. We value how stepping into the woodland can transform learning, wellbeing, and connection. We know that outdoor learning is not just beneficial—it’s **exciting, inspiring, and enriching** for every child. At Forest School, children don’t just learn *about* the natural world—they become part of it. **What do we do in Forest School?** Examples of activities include: **Building dens and shelters** using branches, tarps, and teamwork **Learning to safely light and manage a small fire** for warmth or cooking **Creating natural crafts**, such as leaf prints, clay tree spirits, and woven stick frames **Tracking wildlife** by searching for prints, feathers, trails, and habitats **Exploring the woodland** through scavenger hunts, sensory walks, and seasonal investigations **Storytelling around the fire circle**, letting imaginations grow as tall as the trees **Using simple tools safely**, like peelers to whittle sticks **Learning about plants and trees**, discovering how nature changes through the seasons **Working together**, problem-solving, and building friendships through shared challenges These experiences spark curiosity, resilience, creativity, and joy. **The Benefits of Being Outdoors** Learning in the woodland: - Improves children’s mood and emotional well-being - Reduces stress, anxiety, and anger - Helps children relax and “reset” - Builds physical health through active movement - Increases confidence and self-esteem - Encourages teamwork, communication, and positive relationships - Boosts focus and concentration once back in the classroom **Our Forest School approach supports HGPS by strengthening:** - Relationships Policy (Trauma-Informed Approach) - Active Charter - Rationale for RSHE - Rationale for Cultural Capital - Rationale for SMSE - Behaviour & Anti-Bullying Policy ## **Our Forest School Gallery** ### Forest School Y1 October 2025 [ ![](https://files.schudio.com/high-green-primary-school/imagecache/480x480s/gallery/forest-school-y1-october-2025/20250917_134142.jpg) ](https://files.schudio.com/high-green-primary-school/images/gallery/forest-school-y1-october-2025/20250917_134142.jpg) [ ![](https://files.schudio.com/high-green-primary-school/imagecache/480x480s/gallery/forest-school-y1-october-2025/20250917_134416.jpg) ](https://files.schudio.com/high-green-primary-school/images/gallery/forest-school-y1-october-2025/20250917_134416.jpg) [ ![](https://files.schudio.com/high-green-primary-school/imagecache/480x480s/gallery/forest-school-y1-october-2025/20250917_134639.jpg) ](https://files.schudio.com/high-green-primary-school/images/gallery/forest-school-y1-october-2025/20250917_134639.jpg) [ ![](https://files.schudio.com/high-green-primary-school/imagecache/480x480s/gallery/forest-school-y1-october-2025/20250924_134527.jpg) ](https://files.schudio.com/high-green-primary-school/images/gallery/forest-school-y1-october-2025/20250924_134527.jpg) [ ![](https://files.schudio.com/high-green-primary-school/imagecache/480x480s/gallery/forest-school-y1-october-2025/20251001_133321.jpg) ](https://files.schudio.com/high-green-primary-school/images/gallery/forest-school-y1-october-2025/20251001_133321.jpg) [ ![](https://files.schudio.com/high-green-primary-school/imagecache/480x480s/gallery/forest-school-y1-october-2025/20251001_133410.jpg) ](https://files.schudio.com/high-green-primary-school/images/gallery/forest-school-y1-october-2025/20251001_133410.jpg) [ ![](https://files.schudio.com/high-green-primary-school/imagecache/480x480s/gallery/forest-school-y1-october-2025/20251001_134655.jpg) ](https://files.schudio.com/high-green-primary-school/images/gallery/forest-school-y1-october-2025/20251001_134655.jpg) [ ![](https://files.schudio.com/high-green-primary-school/imagecache/480x480s/gallery/forest-school-y1-october-2025/20251008_133657.jpg) ](https://files.schudio.com/high-green-primary-school/images/gallery/forest-school-y1-october-2025/20251008_133657.jpg) [ ![](https://files.schudio.com/high-green-primary-school/imagecache/480x480s/gallery/forest-school-y1-october-2025/20251008_134532.jpg) ](https://files.schudio.com/high-green-primary-school/images/gallery/forest-school-y1-october-2025/20251008_134532.jpg) [ ![](https://files.schudio.com/high-green-primary-school/imagecache/480x480s/gallery/forest-school-y1-october-2025/20251008_135948.jpg) ](https://files.schudio.com/high-green-primary-school/images/gallery/forest-school-y1-october-2025/20251008_135948.jpg) [ ![](https://files.schudio.com/high-green-primary-school/imagecache/480x480s/gallery/forest-school-y1-october-2025/20251008_141227.jpg) ](https://files.schudio.com/high-green-primary-school/images/gallery/forest-school-y1-october-2025/20251008_141227.jpg) [ ![](https://files.schudio.com/high-green-primary-school/imagecache/480x480s/gallery/forest-school-y1-october-2025/20251008_141702.jpg) ](https://files.schudio.com/high-green-primary-school/images/gallery/forest-school-y1-october-2025/20251008_141702.jpg) ### Curriculum - 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