Outdoor Forest School at New Eltham

Bright Horizons New Eltham invite you to stay and play in our Outdoor Forest School Area throughout March. The sessions are designed for local children aged 18 months to 4 years old.

Location: 699 Sidcup Road, New Eltham, London, SE9 3AQ

When:

• Monday, 3rd March, from 10am to 11:30am

• Tuesday, 11th March, from 10am to 11:30am

• Wednesday, 19th March, from 10am to 11:30am

• Thursday, 29th March, from 10am to 11:30am

Where: Outdoor forest school area at New Eltham

What is Forest School at New Eltham? Forest School is a child-centred learning process that takes place within the woodland/natural environment, stimulating the holistic growth of children through its long-term programme. Our vision is to raise Nature explorers using an eco-pedagogy that nurtures Joy, Adventure and Wonder.

Benefits: At Forest School, children have the opportunity to become nature explorers, den builders, risk takers, curious detectives, storytellers, and much more. The main values underpinning our approach are joy, adventure, and wonder. Through prolonged periods in wild nature, children develop a sense of wonder which instigates natural learning moments. The outdoor natural environment provides children with:

• A joyful and adventurous childhood

• A space where they can wander and wonder

• Access to open-ended resources

• Opportunities for risk and challenge

• A connection to and love of nature

• An ethics of care

• A nurturing community

Children participate in a wide range of activities such as:

1. Nature walk

2. Den building

3. Tool work

4. Campfire (storytelling/cooking)

5. Mud kitchen

Booking information: To book a space or for more details, please call 020 3906 6579 or email neweltham@brighthorizons.com.