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Please Note - Our Term 3 Forest School activity block due to take place in Gullane has been cancelled due to low numbers. Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause. Please visit www.wilderoutdooreducation.co.uk for more information on other opportunities with Wilder Outdoor Education and Wilder Forest School.

Join the Wilder team in Millennium Woods, Gullane for Forest School! Sessions run Thursdays, term time 3:30-5:30pm in 4 week blocks. We welcome children from P2 to P7 (CHILDREN SHOULD BE COMFORTABLE TO ATTEND THESE SESSIONS INDEPENDENTLY). Our forest schoolers have the opportunity to take part in a whole range of experiences including shelter building, hammocks, rope play, climbing, fire lighting, games and tools. Each session begins and ends at the basecamp circle to help build community and time to share stories and ideas.

Forest School follows a set of key principles:

Regular sessions rather than one-off visits.
Learners develop a relationship with the natural world - spending regular time in the same woodland over a longer period of time helps learners organically develop their knowledge and awareness of nature.
Holistic development - fostering resilient, confident, independent and creative learners Forest school encourages play and exploration, active learning, creativity and critical thinking
Learners take supported risks appropriate to the environment and to themselves. Wilder have a wide range of resources to facilitate risky play - taking risks is an important part of children’s physical and mental development
Sessions are led by experienced and certified Forest School practitioners who maintain and develop their professional practice. We are PVG checked and trained in outdoor first aid and child protection.
Range of learner-centred processes to create a community for development and learning. Learning and play is guided by the children’s needs and interests.

Instructions for attendees

Please ensure you are dressed suitably for the weather e.g. waterproof trousers/jacket/warm layers including hat/gloves and waterproof shoes/wellies. Discuss the need for such clothing with your child in advance of the session.

Wilder have a small range of spare waterproofs and boots – please return any equipment borrowed at the end of the session
Drop off and pick up point is at the Millennium Woodland entrance next to Gullane Primary – look out for the green Wilder flag.
Please try to offer your child the opportunity to toilet before coming along
There are basic toilet facilities on site should your child need to use the toilet during the session
Wilder will provide a warm drink/snack. Only bring a snack if you're child has specific dietary requirements.
We ask children not to bring sweets to forest school sessions.
Children should not bring mobiles, flint and steel or personal knives to the session