At Thameside we have a wonderful, expansive outdoor area which we use to enhance children's learning.

As part of our wider curriculum vision, we aim to foster a love and respect of nature and the environment, as well as developing our children's knowledge of how they can look after the environment. Forest school is a place where children can develop holistically through regular experiences in a woodland environment or natural environment with trees, growing their own confidence; developing positive relationships with peers and an understanding of the world around them. During forest school sessions, children are encouraged to assess and take risks in a safe, supportive way and in line with our Thameside vision, become independent learners, who are creative and kind. 

We are delighted that we now have a trained Forest School leader on our wonderful team. 

"There is no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing."

Alfred Wainwright (British fellwalker, author and illustrator)