EXCITED children will soon be able to cook outside on open fires.
Pupils at Egerton Primary School in Knutsford have already discovered the fun of learning outside at a new Forest School.
The school, which is part of The Learning Partnership, has opened and designed the Forest School to enrich the learning experience for its pupils and utilise the school’s extensive outdoor spaces.
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The initiative is part of the school’s ongoing commitment to providing a diverse and engaging curriculum, aimed at developing key life skills, resilience and supporting emotional regulation.
Outdoor learning is a key component of the school’s enrichment offer and allows pupils to explore the world around them.
The first Forest School sessions involved Year 3 and Year 4 pupils, focusing on team-building and listening skills.
Year 3 pupils learned how to tie a variety of knots, with some even mastering the skill blindfolded.
They also took part in team-building games designed to enhance their communication and cooperation.
Year 4 pupils participated in clay crafting, making Roman-themed figures and pots inside the Kenyan hut, as part of their ongoing history topic.
Both year groups worked in small teams, rotating mid-morning, allowing class teachers to focus on extending or consolidating learning in other areas for the remainder of the pupils.
As the school year progresses, all year groups will have the opportunity to participate in Forest School.
Planned activities include den building, fire-making, outdoor cooking, and the development of the Forest School area with seating made from logs.
Pupils will also have the chance to engage in pond dipping, exploring the two ponds on the school grounds.
These activities are designed to complement the existing curriculum, while also fostering practical skills, teamwork, and emotional resilience.
Caroline Lowe, headteacher at Egerton Primary School, said: “Our grounds at Egerton Primary School are the perfect space for a Forest School.
“We’re so excited by this development, which will provide a wealth of benefits for our children to help them learn and thrive, and it was wonderful to witness pupils get stuck in during the first session.”
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