Forest School

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Where will the forest school be based?

Target participants

The Proposal Carmarthenshire LEA State Primary Schools: 123 State Secondary Schools: 15 State Schools Overall:138 Swansea LEA State Primary Schools: 91 State Secondary Schools: 16 State Schools Overall: 107 Ceredigion LEA State Primary Schools: 65 State Secondary Schools: 7 State Schools Overall:72 Neath LEA State Primary Schools: 73 State Secondary Schools: 15 State Schools Overall: 88 Family centres Day Nurseries Mudiad ysgolion Meithrin PPA Voluntary organisations SEN centres SEN schools Communities first areas Sure Start organisations

The Forest School Philosophy Research Play Need Estyn – good practice

' A Forest School is an innovative educational approach to outdoor play and learning.’ The philosophy of Forest Schools is to encourage and inspire individuals of any age through positive outdoor experiences

Forest Schools will aim to develop: Self Awareness Self Regulation Intrinsic motivation Empathy Good social communication skills Independence A positive mental attitude, self-esteem and confidence

British Forest Schools have been developed and adapted from the original concept implemented in Sweden in the 1950’s and developed throughout other Scandinavian and European Countries