Learning beyond the classroom plays a vital role in helping pupils develop real-world skills, broaden their perspectives, and deepen their understanding of academic concepts. Through activities such as field trips, community projects, and extracurricular programs, pupils gain hands-on experiences that connect classroom knowledge to everyday life. These opportunities encourage creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration while fostering independence and a lifelong love of learning. At our school, we believe that meaningful learning happens everywhere — not just within four walls — and we are committed to providing enriching experiences that prepare pupils for success in a dynamic world.

We are exceptionally lucky to live and go to school in such a beautiful environment.  We are 'space rich' and have a large playing field adjacent to our school playground, tennis courts to use across the road and our own wooded area full of trees and shrubs accessible from the back of the classrooms.  This area is open every day for learning and learning through play too.

We are currently developing a section of our under-used playing field into our own 'learning beyond the classroom' area.  This will take time, but we have already had the area fenced off, allowing it to grow more wild and many new shrubs and trees have been planted by the children.  

As well as building an understanding of our own environment and working in harmony with nature, forest school work helps children to regulate their own emotions, learn to problem solve and learn to take risks safely.  It also helps children to learn to work together - a vital life skill.  We are very grateful to Emma and all the work she puts in to make this a success, along with the teaching staff and volunteers who come in and help.