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Pines Primary blends the Polish and British curricula into a hybrid core of learning. The core British curriculum covers literacy, mathematics, history, geography, science, and phonics alongside the Polish curriculum. Lessons are delivered in small groups and take place both in Learning HUBs and outdoors in the forest, with hands-on, real-life experiences. The approach emphasises risk-taking, independence, and child-led exploration to foster curiosity and confidence.
Enrichment activities include art and design, woodwork, music, sport, cooking, and photography. These experiences nurture creativity, independence, and a sense of joy in discovery. Learning happens in both forest settings and inside the hubs, supported by practical, hands-on experiences.
The curriculum blends Polish and British learning goals, creating a bilingual/multilingual learning context. Staff support English language learners and employ CLIL (Content & Language Integrated Learning) approaches through CLIL training. The team includes multilingual experience, supporting international perspectives in the classroom.
Animations and workshops for children are led by Pines staff, enriching the social fabric of the school. Outdoor learning and Forest School activities underpin play-based, experiential learning in the forest and hub settings. The school emphasises community through collaboration between staff, families, and pupils.
The Pines Foundation supports the social and emotional wellbeing of children, teenagers and adults facing illness, social barriers, restricting conditions and disability. Projects include sign language workshops to bridge communication gaps, Forest School projects for diverse groups, and a Forest School for all initiative. Family weekend events and support for Ukrainian families relocating to Warsaw are part of the Foundation's work, and Erasmus+ STEAM in Nature connects Pines with international partners.
Education takes place outdoors in the forest, with Learning HUBs opening onto natural environments near Warsaw. The school day runs from 9:00 to 15:30, and lessons are delivered in small groups with a strong emphasis on hands-on, real-world learning. Outdoor learning promotes physical activity, resilience, creativity, and wellbeing as core elements of development.
Pines Forest School in Poland blends British and Polish curricula within a forest learning model. The school operates in three areas: Pines Forest School, Pines Primary and Pines Foundation, serving ages 4 to 15. The core programme blends EYFS with British and Polish curriculum goals, with early years emphasising British targets and a progression toward stronger Polish study by Year 6 Polish Grade 5. Lessons are delivered in very small groups in Learning HUBs and outdoors in the forest, using hands-on experiences to bring subjects to life. The timetable supports literacy, maths, history, geography, science and phonics, plus enrichment such as art and design, woodwork, music, sport, cooking and photography. Language development is supported via CLIL in a bilingual/multilingual setting. Facilities include Learning HUBs with kitchenettes, toilets and showers, plus forest classroom environment, a tool area, wildlife habitats, a pond, a stream and gardens. The day runs 9:00–15:30, near Warsaw.
