BREEZE Forest School for Emotional Wellbeing
Breeze is our Forest School programme focused on emotional wellbeing.
From 2018-2021 we worked with 4 partner schools and Newcastle University to evaluate the impact of specialist forest school programmes for children and young people experiencing social and emotional difficulties in their lives. The research found the forest school sessions had a significant impact on the emotional wellbeing of the children and young people.
Click on the blue writing for an executive summary of the research.
The full report (123 pages) can be found here.
From 2021 - 2023 we developed and supported a growing network, including the four original schools and 5 additional schools using forest schools to support the emotional wellbeing of children and young people. If you would like more information or like to discuss joining the network please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
From 2023 - 2025 we continued to support our existing network of schools, and work closely with 3 more schools.
Since April 2025 we have been focussing on using forest school to support the social and emotional wellbeing of care experienced children and young people.
Previous Breeze Publications:
Working with Newcastle University we have created an information booklet for use in schools and other settings who want to explore using forest school to support children and young people's social and emotional wellbeing. To download the PDF free of charge please click on the link below.
Information Booklet for schools and other settings:
To read the project report for the pilot year please click on the link below.