The Role of the Forest School Leader

The role of the Forest School programme leader in promoting learning and development is multifaceted. 

Forest School Programme Leader Role in promoting learning and development

Risk Assessments

It is the leader’s responsibility to promote good practice with health and safety at Forest School. They ensure that all risk assessments are up to date including; site, daily, ongoing and activity risk assessments.

Please the appendix for copies of the risk assessments.

First Aid

A first aid kit, along with an emergency bag and burns kit, is taken to Greave Primary School Forest School.

The first aid kit contains: gloves, bandages, dressings, plasters, micro-pore tape, an accident book, face shield, burn gel, sterile water, scissors and whistle.

A mobile phone is also taken to the site.