{"id":177,"date":"2023-11-17T06:15:08","date_gmt":"2023-11-17T06:15:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.relocationmum.co.uk\/?p=177"},"modified":"2023-11-17T09:14:30","modified_gmt":"2023-11-17T09:14:30","slug":"forest-school-in-early-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.relocationmum.co.uk\/blog\/forest-school-in-early-years\/","title":{"rendered":"What is forest school in early years & their benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
I’m thrilled to share my latest discovery in our grand UK adventure – Forest Schools<\/strong> in the early years! As a mum who just relocated here, I’m constantly on the lookout for unique and enriching experiences for my little ones. And let me tell you, Forest Schools are a gem!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Forest School is an innovative educational approach that takes learning outside the traditional classroom setting and into the woods! It’s all about child-led learning in the great outdoors. Think mud pies, leafy dens, and mini-beast hunts \u2013 it’s a child’s dream!<\/p>\n\n\n\n It’s important to note that while both Forest Schools and State Schools aim to provide quality education, their approaches, environments, and philosophies can differ significantly. Parents should consider their child’s learning style, needs, and interests when choosing between these educational options.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I’m thrilled to share my latest discovery in our grand UK adventure – Forest Schools in the early years! As a mum who just relocated here, I’m constantly on the lookout for unique and enriching experiences for my little ones. And let me tell you, Forest Schools are a gem! What is a Forest School? […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":196,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"taxonomy_info":{"category":[{"value":1,"label":"tips"}]},"featured_image_src_large":["https:\/\/www.relocationmum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Forest-schools-UK-1024x576.jpg",800,450,true],"author_info":{"display_name":"Lii","author_link":"https:\/\/www.relocationmum.co.uk\/author\/liraz\/"},"comment_info":0,"category_info":[{"term_id":1,"name":"tips","slug":"tips","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":1,"taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":0,"count":73,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":1,"category_count":73,"category_description":"","cat_name":"tips","category_nicename":"tips","category_parent":0}],"tag_info":false,"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/www.relocationmum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Forest-schools-UK.jpg",1120,630,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/www.relocationmum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Forest-schools-UK-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/www.relocationmum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Forest-schools-UK-300x169.jpg",300,169,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/www.relocationmum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Forest-schools-UK-768x432.jpg",768,432,true],"large":["https:\/\/www.relocationmum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Forest-schools-UK-1024x576.jpg",800,450,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/www.relocationmum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Forest-schools-UK.jpg",1120,630,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/www.relocationmum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Forest-schools-UK.jpg",1120,630,false]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"Lii","author_link":"https:\/\/www.relocationmum.co.uk\/author\/liraz\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"I’m thrilled to share my latest discovery in our grand UK adventure – Forest Schools in the early years! As a mum who just relocated here, I’m constantly on the lookout for unique and enriching experiences for my little ones. And let me tell you, Forest Schools are a gem! What is a Forest School?…","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.relocationmum.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/177"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.relocationmum.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.relocationmum.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.relocationmum.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.relocationmum.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=177"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.relocationmum.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/177\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":219,"href":"https:\/\/www.relocationmum.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/177\/revisions\/219"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.relocationmum.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/196"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.relocationmum.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=177"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.relocationmum.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=177"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.relocationmum.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=177"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}What is a Forest School?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Benefits of Forest School<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Signing Up Process for a Forest School in the UK<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Some Forest Schools in the UK to Explore<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
London Forest Schools<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Forest Schools in Other Parts of England<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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What are the main differences between forest schools and state schools?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Aspect<\/strong><\/th> Forest Schools<\/strong><\/th> State Schools<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Environment<\/strong><\/td> Primarily outdoor, often in woodland settings.<\/td> Indoor classrooms with some outdoor activities and playgrounds.<\/td><\/tr> Curriculum<\/strong><\/td> Child-led, focuses on play, exploration, and practical skills in a natural setting.<\/td> Structured curriculum set by the government, covering a wide range of academic subjects.<\/td><\/tr> Teaching Approach<\/strong><\/td> Emphasizes hands-on learning, risk-taking, and resilience-building in a natural environment.<\/td> More traditional teaching methods, with a mix of lectures, group work, and individual tasks.<\/td><\/tr> Class Size and Dynamics<\/strong><\/td> Typically smaller groups, with a high adult-to-child ratio, fostering a more individualized approach.<\/td> Larger classes with a standard adult-to-child ratio, leading to a more generalized approach to teaching.<\/td><\/tr> Assessment<\/strong><\/td> Less focus on formal assessments. Emphasis on personal and social development.<\/td> Regular formal assessments and standardized tests to measure academic progress.<\/td><\/tr> Accessibility<\/strong><\/td> Usually independent and fee-paying, with limited availability in certain areas.<\/td> Widely available and free to all residents in the UK, making them highly accessible.<\/td><\/tr> Hours and Schedule<\/strong><\/td> Flexible and often part-time schedules, varying by school.<\/td> Fixed schedules with full-time schooling, following standard term times.<\/td><\/tr> Age Range<\/strong><\/td> Often caters to early years (preschool to early primary) but can extend to older children in some cases.<\/td> Typically from Reception (age 4-5) to Year 11 (age 15-16), with some extending to Sixth Form (age 17-18).<\/td><\/tr> Focus<\/strong><\/td> Develops a strong connection with nature, independence, and practical life skills.<\/td> Provides a broad education, including academic, physical, and social development.<\/td><\/tr> Parental Involvement<\/strong><\/td> Encourages active parental involvement in the learning process and outdoor activities.<\/td> Varies by school; generally includes parent-teacher meetings and some school events.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n