Dressing for Forest School

The Spring term Forest School groups began their sessions this week. The first session begins with an introduction to how to dress for Forest School. It is particularly important this time of year, when the weather can be very cold and wet, to dress appropriately.

Dressing for Forest School:

BASE LAYER

Thermal vest/ thin long sleeve t-shirt/ pyjama top

Long johns/fleece lined or woolen tights/leggings/pyjama trousers

2 pairs of socks or thermal socks.

INNER LAYER

School shirt and jumper/hoodie/sweater

School Trousers/Jogging bottoms (not cotton if possible as they are heavy and cold when wet)

OUTER LAYER

Waterproof trousers

Waterproof jacket

Wellingtons with thick long socks or welly liners/walking boots

Woolen or fleece hat

Gloves

As we love getting muddy at Forest School it is better to wear old clothes. It is also a good idea to have a spare pair of socks to change into after the session. The children are welcome to bring old clothes to change into for their Forest School session if you are worried about their uniform getting dirty. We provide all children with a waterproof jacket and trousers to wear but as the children tend to be very physical during Forest School, mud does find its way up sleeves, jackets and trouser legs!