Forest School
Drop in Sessions
Monday mornings 10 am – 12 noon – Elm Road, Shoeburyness, SS3 9RZ
Friday mornings 10 am – 12 noon – 47 Fairfax Drive, Westcliff on Sea, SS0 9AG
Plus additional time from 12 noon until 1 pm for familes to enjoy luch and explore the garden
Pricing: First child £5. Additional children £2.50 (£1 for children under 1 year old)
We also offer Forest School sessions for schools and community groups for children.
Our aim is to help develop confidence and a curiosity for life and to learn in ways that nurture mental wellbeing.
Our team of qualified, Level 3 Forest School Practitioners’ are also horticultural trained and have a passion to inspire the next generation of nature lovers in fun and relevant ways.
Session Opportunities:
>Run at Trust Links at our award-winning therapeutic gardens in Shoeburyness and Westcliff
>Run in-school
>Whole class or small group
>One off sessions
>Block bookings (e.g. for 1 term)
>Tailored sessions (to support the needs of young people)
Potential Benefits of Forest School
>Confidence: With freedom outdoors, children learn and demonstrate independence
>Communication: Promotes language development
>Social skills: Develop through team activities and participating in play
>Motivation: Cognitive skills improves concentration
>Physical skills: Improves stamina, as well as fine and gross motor skills
>Knowledge and understanding: Develop an interest in natural surroundings and respect for the environment
Forest School Activities:
>Outdoor Crafts – Play based learning nurturing creativity
>Den Building – Imagination and team work
>Fire Lighting – Safety knowledge while building confidence
>Connect with Nature – Observation, learning and promoting biodiversity
>Construction – Building bug hotels and using tools
Contact us for pricing – Discounts available for community groups
Tel: 01702 213134
Email: Admin-support@trustlinks.org
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