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Having pioneered the fresh approach to learning that Forest School status brings, All Hallows' innovative and inspiring outdoor environs are now an integral part of the curriculum at the school and enjoyed by children (and adults) of all ages. In a recent inspection by an immensely experienced ISI (Independent Schools Inspectorate) team, the Forest School at All Hallows was described as “excellent” and recognised as “making a major contribution in enabling pupils to achieve the educational standards that they do.”
The Forest School concept encourages and inspires children through positive experiences and participation in motivating and engaging achievable activities in a woodland environment. The activities help the children to develop personal, social, problem-solving and emotional skills, whilst continuously learning about their natural environment and the world around them.
Children thrive when their learning experiences are fuelled by a spirit of adventure. It is with genuine conviction that we believe a child’s creative experiences must be encouraged and nurtured throughout the entire curriculum. Creativity is the miraculous fusion of the uninhibited energy of a child with the talent and guidance of experience, and it can be the key to unlocking potential, wherever it may lie. Forest School and Outdoor Education is a wonderful vehicle to enhance and enrich this philosophy - it helps to foster the skills and wider perspective that truly encourage innovation, risk-judging and positive risk-taking, self-belief, ambition and a genuine sense of optimism.
At All Hallows, the spacious and picturesque outdoor areas (an onsite wood and an additional woodland away from the school site) house two outdoor classrooms, pizza ovens and outdoor food preparation areas, fire-pits, den-making equipment and a roundhouse plus vegetable garden which are all used to teach curriculum-related, child-led topics outdoors. The learning activities are carefully considered and there is a cross-curricular focus as part of the whole school curriculum planning.
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Driven by the belief that learning is enhanced when fuelled by a spirit of adventure, All Hallows pioneered the Forest School concept becoming the first prep school in the UK to be awarded Forest School status 8 years ago. Our wonderful outdoor environs are ideally located in Somerset close to Bath, Bristol, Wells and Frome and offer a fantastic base for training. Facilities include open air classrooms, pizza ovens, outdoor kitchens, fire-pits, water pumps and a Saxon Roundhouse. All of our courses are approved and recognised by Archimedes – the regulatory body for Forest School.
Level 1 - Introduction to Forest School
February 11th – 13th, 2013
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Level 2 - Assistant Forest School Leader
27th May – 31st May, 2013
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Level 3 - Forest School Leader
October 22nd – 26th, 2012
April 8th – 12th, 2013
July 29th – August 2nd, 2013
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Our courses will be led by Charlotte Lucas a passionate enthusiast for all things outdoor, Charlotte is a fully qualified Primary Years teacher and Forest School practitioner. She oversees a fully integrated Forest School curriculum at All Hallows and has recently opened Welton Freerangers – A Forest School Nursery.
We also run taster opportunities for local pre-schools and primary schools as well as holiday courses for children. Contact us for more information.
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Email forestschool@allhallowsschool.co.uk
Telephone 07702 483200
*Open College National Vocational Qualification
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