School’s Forest Provision

School Recognised For Forest School Provision

Drake Primary School and Little Pirates Child Care are celebrating its success at becoming a Recognised Forest School Provider by offering children an opportunity to experience ‘good practice’ Forest School. Sara Farish, known as Sara Star, runs the sessions as the Forest School Leader and has done since becoming qualified in 2017. “As soon as I saw the Forest School Association’s (FSA) Recognised Forest School Provider Scheme I knew this was one for us. Children love their weekly session attending Forest School and our staff and volunteers are fully engaged and committed to this approach. We know that having this recognition will give us something that other schools do not and are extremely proud to be the first currently recognised provider in Norfolk”. Gareth Wyn Davies, CEO of the FSA says, “Good Forest School practice is being followed by dedicated Forest School professionals all over the UK. Forest School is a distinct learning approach based on a set of 6 principles. Our scheme helps people identify those providers who are following good Forest School practice and distinguishes them from other outdoor education that is not Forest School. We therefore congratulate Drake Primary School and Little Pirates Child Care on their success at becoming an approved ‘Good practice’ provider.”

Sara Farish preparing a fire lesson

scheme to recognise Forest School Providers who demonstrate that they are following Good Forest School practice. Successful applicants are added to the map on the FSA’s website:

www.forestschoolassociation.org/ find-a-forest-school-provider/

For parents wondering where to send their children it is important to know that a provider is operating professionally. For more information about the Norwich Road Ad.qxp_Layout 1 21/04/2021 14:47 Pag school, visit: www.drake.norfolk.sch.uk

At Norwich Road Academy, we are a Forest School is a specialised learning approach dedicated setting for Year Six. We have a pupils highly in Nursery to trained and based in a woodland or natural environment with professional team who can support your trees. It offers all participants regular opportunities child to achieve their best. to develop self-confidence and self-esteem through hands-on learning experiences. Its roots reach back to early years pioneers in outdoor learning in Scandinavia. In October 2017, the FSA - the UK’s professional body and voice MCP Editorial:TEMPLATE 12/09/2013 08:13 Page 1 for all things Forest School launched a new

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THETFORD TOWN COUNCIL THE FUTURE USE OF THETFORD MARKET PLACE CONSULTATION

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Thetford Town Council is undertaking a public consultation asking for your thoughts and feelings on the future use of Thetford Market Place. Please read the full consultation. We are excited to bring the town alive with events and create a space that people can enjoy and look forward to.

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