Education Philosophy
At The Forest School, we ignite a love of life and learning through our Reggio Emilia inspired approach, where the environment is truly the third teacher. Nature is not just our setting, it’s woven into every part of our learning experience, shaping how we grow, explore, and connect.
Children learn in and from nature every day; it is the life and breath of how we learn. Our exceptional teachers use the outdoors to enrich every aspect of the curriculum, cultivating deep connections with the natural world, with others, and with themselves.
Learning comes alive, and children thrive.
Our teaching begins with the heart. We nurture strong, caring relationships where every child feels seen, heard, and valued. Wellbeing is at the centre of all we do. When children feel safe and that they belong, they are ready to take risks, ask questions, make mistakes, and persevere. In our community, confidence and resilience grow naturally.
We are passionate teachers committed to innovative, dynamic teaching. By balancing core academic skills with child-led inquiry, play, and real world learning, we create an education that is engaging, meaningful, and full of joy.
Our curriculum is rich and diverse, grounded in nature-based learning, social emotional growth, curiosity, and creativity. Informed by research and best practice, we embrace the holistic development of every child; nurturing not just learning to know, but learning to be, do, and belong.