Woodland Explorers and Survivors
Playschemes 2012 at a private woodland near Hockley, Essex
Woodland Explorers (click here for the week's itinerary)
5 - 7 year olds
30th July - 3rd August 2012
9am - 3.30pm
Only 8 places available
Woodland Survivors (click here for the week's itinerary)
8 - 11 year olds
20th - 24th August 2012
9am - 3.30pm (with potential to extend the day if required at additional cost)
Only 8 places available
Based around the ethos of Forest Schools for self-exploration and self-regulation, the days will consist of guided activities and free play to allow children to choose the activities that best suit their style of learning, and their interests. The activities are designed to increase self esteem by developing skills throughout the week, increasing in difficulty and allowing more independence.
Location of Woodland Explorers and Survivors
The playschemes are being run at a private woodland at Lower Hockley Hall Farm, Lower Road, Hockley, Essex, SS5 5LT. The camp/activity area will be at the top of the woodland, although much of the site will be explored, including the pond.
How to book
A provisional booking should be made by phoning 07795 252814 or emailing enquiries@inspiringoutdoors.co.uk . A booking is not confirmed until you have a response inviting you to the trial session in July. At this time you will see the site and try an activity alongside your child. A non-refundable deposit will be payable on the day once you are certain that our playscheme is right for your child, and we are confident that your child will enjoy our programme.
Safety guidelines
Our staff have been trained to ensure that the session meets the needs of the group, and
is conducted safely. It is essential that they are listened to at all times. The practitioner
will observe and evaluate the children's progress, and plan activities to develop their
skills further. All our activities are fully risk assessed, and the children will be involved
in identifying the risks on the first day.
As our ethos is to allow exploration and self regulation your child will at times be working under remote supervision (within a 20 metre squared area). Any child not adhering to the safety and behaviour rules agreed to on the first day will be limited to the activities they are allowed to do. In extreme cases, Inspiring outdoors reserves the right to ask parents to remove their child from the playscheme, during or at the end of a session.
Medical and consent forms
It is essential that our staff know the medical needs of your child. You will be asked to complete a medical form and sign to consent to the type of activities that your child will be involved in. Children must bring sun hats, sun cream and insect repellent.
What happens if the weather is bad
With our motto, ‘There is no such thing as bad weather, just the wrong clothes’ we will be outside as much as possible. A waterproof tarpaulin will be set up at the main site to shelter from wind, rain and the cold, and the children will be building their own shelters. We will only relocate a session if the wind is particularly strong and it poses a hazard.
What to bring
An equipment list will be given to you on the trial day once final booking is made, however no special items are required except wet weather gear.
For a hard copy of this information please email or phone us.
Forest School is an inspirational process that offers children and young people opportunities to achieve, develop confidence and self esteem, through hands on learning experiences in a local woodland environment.
National definition: by Forest School (England) Network
