🌳 Forest School at Friday Bridge

At Friday Bridge, we believe that learning doesn’t just happen inside the classroom. Our Forest School programme offers children the chance to explore, discover, and grow in the natural world—developing confidence, independence, and a deep respect for the environment.

Forest School is a child-led, holistic approach to learning that supports physical, emotional, and social development through regular, hands-on experiences in nature. It encourages curiosity, creativity, and resilience, helping children to take supported risks, solve problems, and work collaboratively.

🧠 What Makes Our Forest School Special?

• Child-Centred and Inclusive: Every session is tailored to the needs and interests of the children, allowing them to lead their own learning journey.
• Learning Through Nature: Children explore the outdoors in all seasons, learning about biodiversity, sustainability, and their role in protecting the planet.
• Building Life Skills: Activities promote teamwork, communication, and problem-solving—skills that prepare children for life beyond school.
• Boosting Wellbeing: Time in nature supports mental health, improves focus, and nurtures self-esteem and emotional resilience.
• Cross-Curricular Connections: Forest School links naturally to subjects like science, geography, art, maths, and English.

🌿 A Journey of Discovery

Through carefully planned and purposeful outdoor experiences, our pupils:

• Learn to assess and manage risk safely
• Develop a strong sense of self and community
• Build resilience, independence, and confidence
• Connect with the natural world and understand their environmental impact
• Celebrate diversity and individuality in a nurturing, inclusive space

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At Friday Bridge, Forest School is more than outdoor learning—it’s a space where children thrive, explore their potential, and build the foundations for lifelong wellbeing and success. It complements our curriculum and enhances our ethos of putting children’s needs at the heart of everything we do.