Forest School

Here at Biggin C of E Primary School we are privileged to be located in the Peak District and therefore can take full advantage of our beautiful surroundings and wildlife. At every opportunity we encourage the children to take their learning outside and learn through hands on experiences with nature.

Our Forest School is delivered by a Qualified Forest School Practitioner who supports our children to explore, discover and create positive experiences with the outdoors, and learn respect for our wonderful world. Our Forest School Sessions are held weekly and complement the topics we are looking at   in the classroom, making stronger connections in our learning and provoking further questions.

The Benefits of Forest School

  • Increases Confidence
  • Increases Resilience
  • Increases Physical Wellbeing
  • Increases Empathy
  • Gives an Insight into the Natural World
  • Learner-led Learning
  • Increases Physical Wellbeing & Motor Development
  • Long-term Observation & Guidance from Leaders
Beth-Forest School Leader
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RHS Campaign for School Gardening

We are pleased to announce that we have now achieved our Level 4 of the RHS School Gardening Awards!                        

                                                                                Level 1                           

 


 

To acheive Level 4, you need to demonstrate the following:

  • Our gardening supports wildlife
  • Using gardening to support the curriculum
  • Sharing our plants or seeds with others

🌱Our Wildlife Area is Taking Shape!🌱
 
Our children have been working hard at creating a wonderful new wildlife area for everyone to enjoy.
The children have shown great teamwork and determination by measuring and digging a hole for our new pond, carefully sanding down an old bench top and transforming it into a useable sturdy bench to sit and watch the wildlife go by. The children also made an important decision to leave the grass uncut, creating a welcoming habitat for insects, birds and other wildlife.
 
Once the grass had grown to a good length with lots of grass and wildflowers a winding path was mown to allow the children to explore and experience nature up close.