Canopy Forest School was established in 2020 by Emma Clode a Classroom Teacher and Forest School leader.

 

We are a Hampshire-based mobile Forest School led by a skilled and committed team of Forest School leaders. Over the past five years, Canopy has shared the joy and benefits of outdoor learning with local schools, holiday clubs, pre-school children and adults, drawing on strong expertise in Early Years, Primary, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges and SEND education. More recently, we have refined our teaching programme after seeing first-hand how valuable Forest School can be for students with diverse educational needs and struggling in main stream education. 

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Our Nurture Forest School sessions are delivered on school premises, enabling pupils to access targeted support while remaining connected to their school community. Most young people who access Canopy Forest School are referred through their school and are usually funded through an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) or Pupil Premium.

 

Our play-based sessions in natural settings help students make choices, take managed risks and develop creativity through student-led learning. We teach woodland conservation, natural crafts, mindfulness and self-regulation, while using personalised plans to build coping strategies, interpersonal skills and enthusiasm for learning.  

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Canopy Forest School offers a relaxed atmosphere and a strong sense of community. Each two-hour session runs throughout the year, allowing participants to experience every season, weather condition and temperature.

 

We give participants the opportunity to build meaningful connections with the natural world and by providing them with a supportive outdoor environment where they can feel empowered, engaged, and understood.