Forest School Curriculum Statement

Mrs Swallow, is our qualified Forest School Leader. Forest School sessions are held for Pre-School and Reception all year round, then Year 1 and Year 2 get a term of weekly sessions each week. 

Intent

At Great Missenden Church of England School and Pre-School, our Forest School provision is rooted in our Christian vision to “walk together in hope”, guided by our values of Faith and Community, Love and Respect, Truth and Courage.

We believe every child is uniquely created and valued by God. Forest School provides an inclusive, nurturing environment where all pupils can flourish, regardless of their starting points. Through regular, high-quality outdoor learning, children develop confidence, resilience and independence while deepening their respect for God’s creation.

Inspired by Matthew 7:7–8 — “Ask, and you will receive. Search, and you will find. Knock, and the door will be opened for you.” — we encourage pupils to explore, question and reflect. Forest School supports the development of the whole child — spiritually, morally, socially and culturally — alongside their physical and emotional wellbeing.

Through Forest School, children use their “educational keys” in practical and creative ways — solving problems, managing risk and unlocking their personal potential beyond the classroom walls.

Forest School provides opportunities for children to look through “windows” into the wider world of nature, ecosystems and community responsibility, while also offering space for reflection, helping them consider the “big questions” of life and develop self-awareness by metaphorically looking in the mirror.

How does our school's vision and values shape Forest School?