Wild Bears Forest School

Wild, diverse, and free for all forest school

Mentored by

Edress Kheir

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Chesterton Primary School, London

Ages: 4 - 10 years

HAF funding Free

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Funded by Wandsworth Council

Universal provision with SEND support

Wild Bears Forest School block mentored by Wild Bears Forest School

Our pedagogy

At Wild Bears forest school we aim to give all young people a collective insight into the ethos of forest School. Forest School builds on a young person’s innate motivation and positive attitude to learning with the wildness of the outdoors, offering them the opportunities to take risks, make choices and initiate learning for themselves. The forest school learning environment provides opportunities for young people to develop self-esteem, self-confidence, form positive relationships with others, develop a growing awareness of their emotional needs and the needs of others, learn to cooperate and work with their peers and adults and develop strategies in order to take risks within the boundaries of safety. Forest school is about exploring and experiencing the natural world through practical activities. They go out in all weathers, all year round, exploring and learning from the seasons and environmental changes. Appropriate clothing will be worn and during high winds it will be considered unsafe to go into the woods.

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1:1 care

2:1 care

Qualified to administer medication

Epilepsy trained

Secure environment

Accessible toilet

Assist with personal care and toileting

Hoist and changing bench

Sensory or quiet spaces

Makaton trained

PECS trained

More information available on request

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About your mentor

Wild Bears Forest School

Edress Kheir

The lead (Edress) is a highly experienced forest school leader with over 10 years experience in both running camps, delivering forest school in a range of primary schools, hosting children's forest school parties and training adults on forest school delivery. The other staff all work in schools as learning mentors or experienced support staff. They are all experienced in running forest school camps. Forest School is a unique method of outdoor learning. At Wild Bears our aim to be diverse and inclusive, to encourage and inspire young children through positive outdoor experiences.

Learning aims

Aim 1

Grow in confidence as a result of the freedom, time and space they are given in their learning. This allows them to demonstrate independence at each individual child’s rate. .

Aim 3

The sensory experiences helps prompt language development. Improving communication skills has a positive effect on children self-esteem a crucial part of their development.

Aim 2

Activities such as sharing tools and participating in play help teach the children to work together as a group, which strengthens their bonds and social skills.

Aim 4

The increase in outdoor activity has a positive physical impact. Not only does the development of physical stamina improve but also gross and fine motor skills.

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Where we'll be

Chesterton Primary School, Dagnall Street, London, Greater London, SW11 5DT

WHAT’S PROVIDED

Drinks

Snacks

Meals

Equipment

Safety

Enhanced DBS

Risk Assessment

Public Liability Insurance

First Aid Training

First Aid Kit

Please note

Please note, it is the responsibility of the booker to satisfy themselves about the adequacy of the safety measures. This platform is merely an introducer and does not verify the items listed here.

Cancellation Policy

Free bookings do not require refunds but as places are limited, please cancel if you cannot attend so that your place can be offered to someone else.

My experience is an educational activity and the 14-day cooling-off period under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 therefore applies. After the 14 day period my standard policy will apply.