Our Forest School sessions take place in private woodland adjacent to Bristol Cathedral Choir School playing fields, Beggar Bush Lane, BS8 3TG. 

The enclosed site was initially developed by a group of parents  to allow children to play and learn in the natural world, this was the birth of our Forest School. It is continually being developed to give a broad range of experiences, it has a log circle base camp with a permanent fire site, woodland swing and see-saw, woodland train, bug hotels, mud kitchen, tippy tappy hand wash station and dedicated tool area. It is a truly magical site with ample space for children to learn and play. We have access toilets and  changing  facilities in the main Pavilion.

Forest School sessions are lead by our Forest School leader Jonathan Withers. Jonathan has over 6 years experience of Forest School he has worked with several schools in Bristol on Forest School projects and to deliver Forest School training and on going staff development training. Jonathan works alongside a team of passionate staff that are instrumental in the planning and implementation of Forest School sessions. All members of the team hold relevant Forest School and First Aid qualifications.

Cathedral Primary School is committed to developing its Forest School provision and runs accredited training at our site, many of our staff  also hold Forest School Level 1- 3 accreditations. The Forest School team meet regularly to evaluate the children’s experiences during sessions procedures are constantly reviewed to ensure safe, inspiring sessions are delivered.

Information for parents can be found on the Forest School notice board or Forest School page on the school’s website, in addition to this the class teacher’s blog and their class page have details of what is happening  at Forest School sessions.