Rain doesn't stop play for Forest Schools!

Although the jumpers, waterproofs and wellies have to make a reappearance, the changing of the seasons also means we get to spend time in the woods, kicking the crunchy leaves, toasting chestnuts on the fire, stomping in the mud and, after all that fun, settling around the campfire for a much needed hot chocolate.

The fact that children have to learn how to keep warm and realise that you can have fun outside whatever the weather is such a great life lesson and one they will hopefully carry with them into the future.

Although some children initially show some reluctance to get muddy and embrace the conditions, as soon as they see some of their peers and the Forest School leaders showing them the way, they soon lose their inhibitions, throw on their waterproofs and join the other children playing and sliding in the mud.