A NEW Forest School is launching on Bailey Hill.

In partnership with Woodland Classroom, the Forest School will launch between January and March and will engage with local primary schools.

Forest schools take place in a wooded/natural environment to support the development and lifelong relationships between the learner and the natural world.

Funding for the Forest School Pilot Project has been secured from LEADER funding through Cadwyn Clwyd.

The introduction of a Forest School on Bailey Hill hopes to reach a wider audience of primary schools across Flintshire and to promote holistic development for all involved, fostering resilient, confident, independent and creative learners.

Jo Lane, business regeneration project officer said: “I am so excited that we are now able to offer Forest School sessions for primary schools in the local area.

"It is important to me that Bailey Hill has a variety of activities for residents and visitors to encourage repeat visits. Woodland Classroom is an excellent fit for the park and the project and I look forward to welcoming more schools to site.”

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James Kendall, head bushcraft instructor and forest school leader at Woodland Classroom, added: “It’s such a unique site to be able to host outdoor education at because there’s a wealth of tangible history all around the children to inspire them and get their imaginations going.

"Not only that but Bailey Hill is also rich in nature which will be the springboard for so much learning with the school groups. We can’t wait to get started and welcome all the schools to this special site.”

As part of the project other opportunities will be available such as free training for teachers in leading outdoor education sessions.

The training will be available for teachers, teaching assistants and volunteers who want to gain confidence and practical skills in delivering outdoor education sessions for themselves.

To find out more, please contact: James from Woodland Classroom: hey@woodlandclassroom.com or Jo Lane: baileyhill@moldtowncouncil.org.uk.