Forest School

At Thameside we have a wonderful, expansive outdoor area which we use to enhance children's learning.

As part of our wider curriculum vision, we aim to foster a love and respect of nature and the environment, as well as developing our children's knowledge of how they can look after the environment. Forest school is a place where children can develop holistically through regular experiences in a woodland environment or natural environment with trees, growing their own confidence; developing positive relationships with peers and an understanding of the world around them. During forest school sessions, children are encouraged to assess and take risks in a safe, supportive way and in line with our Thameside vision, become independent learners, who are creative and kind. 

We are delighted that we now have a trained Forest School leader on our wonderful team!

Watch this space for more information about our new Forest School vision and programme coming soon!

"There is no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing."

Alfred Wainwright (British fellwalker, author and illustrator)