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The

Forest CE

Federation

Enrichment

Music

Instrument lessons are delivered by Northampton Music & Performing Arts Trust (NMPAT), as one of the leading music hubs in the country, with exceptional enrichment and progression opportunities. 


Whole Class Music Tuition

NMPAT also delivers whole-class music projects across our schools. This gives all children the opportunity to learn a musical instrument.

Residentials

At least two school trips are organised per academic year for each child, linked closely to the themes being studied in school.  As well as exciting day trips, we offer residential trips to all KS2 children. 


Year 4 takes part in a two-night residential focused on outdoor and adventurous activities.

Year 6 takes part in a two-night residential.  These have included trips to Paris, the Isle of Wight and Suffolk in previous years. 

All residential trips have been a huge success and the children make lifelong memories with their friends. 

Forest Schools

What is Forest School?

Forest school is an exciting educational experience for children in the natural environment, offering an innovative approach to outdoor play and learning. Forest School is guided by the following principles outlined by the Forest School Association:

  • Principle 1: Forest school is a long-term process of frequent and regular sessions in a woodland or natural environment, rather than a one-off visit. Planning, adaptation, observations and reviewing are integral elements of Forest School.

  • Principle 2: Forest school takes place in a woodland or natural wooded environment to support the development of a relationship between the learner and the natural world.

  • Principle 3: Forest school aims to promote the holistic development of all those involved, fostering resilient, confident, independent and creative learners

  • Principle 4: Forest school offers learners the opportunity to take supported risks appropriate to the environment and to themselves.

  • Principle 5: Forest school is run by qualified Forest School practitioners who continuously maintain and develop their professional practice.

  • Principle 6: Forest school uses a range of learner-centred processes to create a community for development and learning

All children from Reception to Year 6 enjoy weekly sessions at Salcey Forest in Northamptonshire. Sessions are often linked to the Curriculum Topic. 

 

Clubs

The Forest Federation works in close partnership with Rhino Sports Academy, who run our after-school clubs. These include: Football, Performing Arts, Multi-skills, Science club, Arts and Crafts to name a few. To book onto these exciting clubs, visit the Rhino website.