During a Forest School session, it is important that children’s basic needs are met so that they can enjoy the experience fully. In order for our parents to understand the clothing needed, I have created a basic guide to what the children need to wear in different weathers. Please see this attached below.
Forest School recommended clothing list
During our sessions, we will be using other items of protective clothing such as:
- Hi-vis jackets – our children wear these on any outing from nursery and they have the nursery name and phone number on the back. The Forest School leader also wears a hi-vis to ensure they are easily visible at all times.
- Gloves for tool use – these are used depending on the tool. In most cases, a glove can be worn on the helper hand. Gloves are not worn when using loppers as they can cause the tool to slip.
- Gardening gloves – these are perfect when investigating different plants as they stop stings from nettles. The children are advised to wear long sleeves in all weather to prevent scratches, grazes, and stings.
- Fireproof gloves – these are worn by the Forest School leader when making fires. All hair should be tied back when using fire.
- Helmets – these are to be used when children are climbing or during activities which may include falling branches such as cutting high branches down.
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