Outdoor Learning

Outdoor Learning
At Fair Furlong, Outdoor Learning helps to foster and develop each child’s love of learning. We believe that all children have the right to experience the unique and special nature of being and learning within the outside environment.  Outdoor Learning begins in the Early Years through outdoor play, then continues throughout the school, whether this be formal outdoor lessons or through outdoor activities. Outdoor Learning provides a beneficial contrast to the indoor classroom. Children are able to take risks and learn about the great outdoors. Outdoor experiences at Fair Furlong provide a stimulating source of fascination, encouraging personal growth and breakthroughs in learning.

Forest School
The ethos of Forest School is based on a fundamental respect for children and young people and for their capacity to investigate, test and maintain curiosity in the world around them. We believe that all children have the right to experience the unique and special nature of being in the outside environment.

Forest School not only helps children and young people understand their own interests, but it increases their knowledge, co-operative working skills, problem and risk taking skills. Children and adults benefit greatly from learning and simply being outdoors, playing and exploring. Learning from nature benefits children both mentally and physically. Therapeutically children are able to breathe more deeply when outside, taking refuge in nature.

When learning and exploring the forest there are many new experiences to encounter. Forest School can provide a beneficial extension and contrast to the indoor classroom. Children are able to take risks and learn about the great outdoors.

At Fair Furlong Forest School is currently running weekly in EYFS, with children visiting the forest in small groups. Children will require the correct equipment including wellies. Wellies can remain in school all year round and must be clearly labelled. We will definitely have fun and get muddy!