Young forest schoolers embrace nature

Pupils in Year 3 at Herons’ Moor Academy have been making the most of the recent sunshine, enjoying hands-on learning outdoors as part of their forest school sessions.

The young learners immersed themselves in nature, building bug hotels designed to attract a wide variety of beneficial insects. These included solitary bees, ladybirds, lacewings and beetles, all of which play an important role in the ecosystem. The bug hotels also provide vital nesting and hibernation spaces, particularly supporting pest-eating insects such as earwigs.

During their time outside, pupils also searched for signs of spring, spotting early blooms and observing buds emerging on trees as the season begins to change.

As they explored the academy grounds, they worked efficiently together, demonstrating excellent teamwork, communication and problem-solving skills.

A spokesperson for the academy said: “It has been wonderful to see our pupils so engaged with the natural world.

“Forest school gives them the opportunity to learn beyond the classroom, develop important life skills and build a real appreciation for the environment.

“Their enthusiasm and cooperation have been fantastic to see.”