For your child to enjoy and be safe in Forest School, please provide them with the following in their size that can get wet, muddy or torn. Please provide a water bottle as per the school requirement.
We have a limited stock of over-trousers, wellies, and coats but we do not have every size so it could be uncomfortable for them to wear.
Long-sleeved Top | A long-sleeved T-shirt, jumper, or hoodie. | No Short Sleeved T-shirts. |
Long Trousers | Thick jogging bottoms, hiking/walking trousers, denim jeans. | No Shorts or base-layers only – Over-trousers will have to be worn over these. |
Walking / Wellington Boots | We will provide these if necessary, but sizes are limited. | No wellies that have handles as these can become a hazard, catching on tree branches.
No trainers or school shoes. |
| Socks | During our muddy sessions spare socks are helpful to change in to. | |
Water Bottle | Always required. | |
Waterproof over-trousers | We will provide these if necessary. | |
Warm & Waterproof coat | Cold & wet weather only | |
Warm Hat | Cold & wet weather only | |
Gloves/Scarf | Cold & wet weather only | |
Sun Protection Lotion | Sunny weather only | |
Sun Cap/Hat | Sunny weather only | |
"Why do the children need to wear
long-sleeved tops and trousers?"
We want the children to be as comfortable as they can be whilst in Forest School, but we also need them to be safe. It is vital that the children have the correct size for clothing and boots so they can run and play as well as being protected from scratches, stings, and the weather.
Long sleeve tops and long trousers prevent this but more importantly is the protection from the risk of Lyme disease.
Lyme disease is caused by Borrelia, a spirochete bacteria. It’s the most common tick-borne infectious disease in the northern hemisphere and there are multiple strains of the bacteria. Lyme disease is endemic in many parts of the United Kingdom, particularly in woodland or heath-land areas but disease carrying ticks can also be found in cities and gardens.
Lyme Disease