Boasley Cross Forest School is an inspirational location that offers ALL our pupils regular opportunities to be respectful, resourceful and resilient; to develop increased self-esteem. Pupils positive mental health and well-being is promoted through hands on learning experiences in the natural environment. Forest School is a specialised approach that sits within and compliments our school ethos and vision. 

Benefits of forest school:

• Provides real life experiences
• Offers a relaxed environment
• Encourages creativity
• Increases confidence and positive self-esteem
• Improves language and communication skills
• Supports development of social skills
• Inspires curiosity and imagination
• Provides opportunities to learn about risk
• Improves physical agility and coordination
• Develops problem solving and logical thinking
• Provides exciting new challenges
• Improves resilience and perseverance
• Encourages an awareness of the local environment

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