At Swanwick School and Sports College we want children to develop skills for independence, the arts, teamwork and a love for the outdoors. Creative Explores is a subject which combines elements of Forest Schools, Outdoor Learning and Horticulture in order to enhance and support the wider curriculum.
In both the Nurture and Cognition pathways pupils will access Creative Explorers through dedicated weekly sessions.
In the Cognition pathway, they will also have a half term of Life Skills lessons focussed on Creative Explorers. This will offer pupils the opportunity to learn fundamental life skills, such as team work, emotional development and independence in a different environment.
In addition, KS4 pupils can choose to access a range of Horticulture qualifications through our options offer.
In Creative Explorers' pupils will take part in a range of hands on, outdoor activities, such as building shelters, orienteering, planting and maintaining the forest, identifying and learning to protect different wildlife.
Creative Explorers is designed to support children in developing their self-awareness and self-confidence as well as supporting the wider curriculum.