Come Rain or Shine: a whole school approach to Forest School
FORUM - ISSN 0963-8253
Volume 52 Number 1 (2010)
Come Rain or Shine: a whole school approach to Forest School
MARTYN VANDEWALLE pages 43-48
DOI: 10.2304/forum.2010.52.1.43
Abstract
This article begins by describing a typical Forest School session that takes place in every class every week at The Wroxham School in Potters Bar. It goes on to outline a brief history of Forest School from its inception, its aims and ethos, and how it has been adapted for the ethos and needs of the children at Wroxham. The article also looks at the impact that outdoor activities have had on the children and parents with quotes collected from various members of the school community. Finally, the article focuses on the next steps for Forest School and outdoor learning at Wroxham.
To cite this article
MARTYN VANDEWALLE (2010) Come Rain or Shine: a whole school approach to Forest School, FORUM, 52(1), 43-48. https://doi.org/10.2304/forum.2010.52.1.43