Safety

At Wild Sky, safety is at the heart of every adventure.

The Forest School approach gives children the time and space to develop skills, interests, and confidence through hands-on experiences in nature. By offering supported opportunities to take appropriate risks, we help children grow into capable, self-aware individuals — always guided by skilled educators.

We carefully balance the benefits of outdoor exploration with thorough safety practices, so children can stretch their boundaries while staying secure.

Our Approach to Risk & Learning

We see risk as an essential part of learning. When children try challenging activities, they develop decision-making skills, learn to assess their own limits, and build resilience.

  • Each Forest School session involves a Risk–Benefit process, tailored to the group and guided by the practitioner and learner together.

  • Tools and fires are introduced only after thoughtful risk assessments, and always when appropriate for the children’s developmental stage.

How We Keep Your Child Safe

    • Daily risk assessments of our Forest School area before children explore.

    • Identification and management of any hazards on site.

    • Position ourselves to see all or most of the children at all times.

    • Perform frequent head counts and communicate constantly as a team.

    • Always 2 adults present.

    • 1 adult for every 4 children (ages 3-6) and 1 adult for every 7 children (ages 7-12).

    • All staff trained in safeguarding and risk management.

    • Tools and cleaning supplies stored securely.

    • Safety rules around plants and animals that could pose risks.

    • Review and maintain clear basecamp boundaries together with children.

  • We observe each child’s interests and behaviours to better anticipate their needs and keep them safe.

  • We keep an open channel with parents to discuss any concerns promptly.

  • We monitor conditions closely and move indoors during extreme weather.