Back2Basics Forest School

Our Forest School Lead enables the environment to help its learners, and our forest school sessions take place in a safe and secure learning setting ideal for people of all ages and abilities.
This is accomplished using a variety of techniques, such as doing daily risk assessments to ensure health and safety requirements and by utilising a variety of resources made available by the school to improve the learning environment.
The forest school method helps students develop their confidence and self-worth.
We believe it is crucial that our students feel comfortable and heard in our atmosphere.
We want our students to respect the environment and everyone they deal with, so setting a good example is essential.
Our positive behaviour policy contains additional details.
We have taken measures to guarantee that our learners get the chance to interact with the horses while learning about appropriate behaviour and what is expected of us as a forest school because our forest school is located on the grounds of the Avon Riding Center (ARC).
Children will get the chance to learn how to start their very own tiny campfires during every forest school session, including our holiday club programmes, under the supervision of the forest school lead.
In addition, while participating in bushcraft activities, kids will learn how to handle a variety of hand tools.
Children are empowered when they start to master new skills through this risk-driven play.
Children will get the chance to learn how to start their very own tiny campfires during every forest school session, including our holiday club programmes, under the supervision of the forest school lead.
In addition, while participating in bushcraft activities, kids will learn how to handle a variety of hand tools.
Children are empowered when they start to master new skills through this risk-driven play.
Children love to build dens, and working in teams strengthens their friendships.
Think about exploring the forest as an alternative to PE in a school setting! Being able to freely move around the forest while negotiating and strategizing over fallen branches and tree trunks also enhances physical development.
Additionally, we help kids learn about the various tree species found in Moorgrove Wood and give them handouts they can keep at home.
One unique feature of our location is that a member of the riding school team will visit the forest school to offer presentations about how we should treat horses and to give kids a chance to interact with some of the horses.
Finally, all kids will experience the advantages of spending six hours a day outside and away from devices.
The EYFS major topics are taken into consideration when planning each session in preparation.
Every session provides the chance to discover the various smells, sights, and sounds that make up the forest environment. It also provides a welcoming environment where kids and parents can make new friends.
Working in teams is highly valued at Back2Basics.
The Avon Riding Center, whose grounds we are located on, is one of the organisations with whom we are affiliated and connected.
Below, you may read more about each of the organisations we work with.
The Avon Riding Center, a charity with over 40 years of experience, is recognised throughout the UK as a Center of Excellence for impaired riding.
The Forest School Association is the leading organisation and voice for forest schools in the UK. It supports and promotes high standards of instruction, community, and best practises.
Back2Basics regularly provides forest school activities to Once Upon a Time Nursery as part of their partnership.