Friends of Great Ashby (FoGA) are delighted to be part of the program keeping our local woods ecological healthy & safe for use. We love the fact that Tanya Dickson of CultureWood runs monthly Forest Schools in Great Ashby!
The next event is on Sunday 20 Feb 2022, 11am to 12:30pm.
The government’s evaluation [1] suggests Forest Schools make a difference in the following ways:
- Confidence: children had the freedom, time and space to learn and demonstrate independence.
2. Social skills: children gained increased awareness of the consequences of their actions on peers through team activities such as sharing tools and participating in play.
3. Communication: language development was prompted by the children’s sensory experiences.
4. Motivation: the woodland tended to fascinate the children and they developed a keenness to participate and the ability to concentrate over longer periods of time.
5. Physical skills: these improvements were characterised by the development of physical stamina and gross and fine motor skills
6. Knowledge and understanding: the children developed an interest in the natural surroundings and respect for the environment
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