One of the features which makes Rishworth Prep unique is our incredible setting: few schools can offer their own river, even fewer their own waterfall! We have put into place a constant programme of developments, which promote outdoor learning, enhance the outdoor areas and our Forest School curriculum.

Our Forest School curriculum enables our children to explore the great outdoors and the natural environment. Children spend time outside the classroom to learn about nature and to develop a deeper understanding of the world around them.

Throughout the year, classes explore all curriculum subjects. From reading Pumpkin Soup, whilst making pumpkin soup on the fire, to burning models of old London Town to find out more about the Great Fire and learning poetry inspired by the autumn trees to the mathematics of natural shapes, our children learn more than they could wish for.

Forest School offers a unique educational experience using the outdoor environment of the forest as a classroom. Forest School offers the following benefits:

• Confidence: Children have the freedom, time and space to learn and demonstrate independence.
• Social skills: Children gain increased awareness of the consequences of their actions on peers through team activities such as sharing tools and participating in play.
• Communication: Language development is prompted by sensory experiences.
• Motivation: The woodland fascinates the children and they develop an eagerness to participate and the ability to concentrate over longer periods of time.
• Physical skills: These improvements are characterised by the development of physical stamina and gross and fine motor skills.
• Knowledge and understanding: The children develop an interest in the natural surroundings and respect for the environment.

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