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Forest School

Hardwick Park runs a very successful Forest School programme.

During Forest School children spend regular time learning through child-initiated activities in the woodland.

The aim of Forest School is to provide a supportive environment that enables children to succeed, build in confidence, increase resilience and self-esteem which in turn supports learning that takes place back in the classroom.

This is a long-term programme and suitable for groups of no more than 15.

Contact Parks and countryside education officer

Email outdoorlearning@durham.gov.uk
Telephone 03000 262 845

Related information

Outdoor learning