Forest School

At Penketh South, we are very proud of our Forest School and by using our fantastic on school site we hope to inspire children of all ages to have positive and empowering experiences in the great outdoors. 

Forest School is a unique educational experience that offers children the opportunity to develop confidence and self-esteem through hands-on learning experiences in woodland environment.

We challenge children to take and manage risks independently (with support from adults if needed). Our sessions consist of games, activities (both adult and child led) as well as exploration of the natural world around us.

Forest School is a stimulating environment that sparks curiosity and because the sessions take place in all weathers (except in high winds and electrical storms) the ever changing surroundings means no sessions are ever the same. Our main aims are to promote children’s independence, perseverance, team work, emotional resilience and most importantly, their confidence through engaging them in motivational tasks.

At Penketh South we aim to offer each class one session per week (morning or afternoon) for at least one half-term per school year. This operates on a rota system to provide opportunity for every class to participate and experience the change of seasons. 

“The best classroom and the richest cupboard is roofed only by the sky.”

    – Margaret McMillan

Staff Leading Forest School

“The more risks you allow children to take, the better they learn to take care of themselves”       – Roald Dahl

“Play is the highest form of research.” – Albert Einstein