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Forest School

Forest School is a unique method to learning outdoors led by a trained Forest School Leader. The central theme is holistic development. It’s aimed to encourage and inspire a positive outdoor experience which in turn will provide the children with transferable skills. Children will have the opportunity to learn about the natural environment, how to manage healthy risks, use their own initiative to solve problems and communicate with others. The children use full sized tools, play games that develop their team building skills and learn boundaries of behaviour in an environment other than the classroom.
Forest Skills is delivered by the class teacher using a similar delivery and order of session.  It is delivered with the same Forest School ethos that children should be encouraged and be given opportunities to be curious about the natural world around them.

Yoga

Yoga at Belmont will be carried out by Natalie Marshall qualified Yoga instructor. This is a practice that combines physical movement, breathing exercises, and mindfulness to support students’ overall well-being. It helps improve flexibility, strength, and posture while also promoting relaxation and focus. It empowers children and young people to manage their mental health with effective, healthy, sustainable methods. Incorporating yoga into the school day can reduce stress and anxiety, enhance concentration, and support emotional regulation, It calms the body and mind. These benefits contribute to a more positive learning environment, helping students feel calmer and more prepared to learn. By teaching self-awareness and healthy coping strategies, they can become more aware and mindful of bodily sensations and thoughts. Yoga can play an important role in supporting both academic success and mental health.