Forest is an extraordinary school. Building on our long heritage, we are proudly ambitious, agile to change, and sufficiently forward thinking to enable us to be at the forefront of all that we do and offer.
With a strong community spirit and emphasis on service, joining Forest means becoming part of an inclusive, supportive and caring School. We want everyone to flourish, fulfil their potential, feel valued and have a sense of belonging. Happiness is positively correlated with motivation and achievement. The strength of the social connections which our pupils develop with their teachers and peers is a testament to this.
We believe that it is important to find the right level of challenge for each pupil so that they are engaged but not overwhelmed. Our focus on the holistic development of the individual ensures they recognise the importance of working hard, being part of a team, and being aspirational for themselves. Through our co-curricular and wellbeing programmes we place great emphasis on the development of soft skills such as problem-solving, resilience, flexibility and self-reflection.
Our academic ethos is simple – we want pupils to master their subjects, be intellectually curious, to think creatively and understand how they learn and subsequently grow into great life-long learners.
We aim to ensure that when our pupils leave Forest to step into a world that is constantly changing, they are confident individuals who are willing to take responsibility and have the right mindset and skills to equip them for success at each stage of their lives.
I very much look forward to welcoming you to the School so that you can experience the warmth and vibrancy of our community for yourself.
Claire Tao
Warden
