DESKS have been swapped for logs and climbing frames for trees as one Wimborne school takes lessons out into the great outdoors.

Every week the new reception children at St John’s First School are spending part of their lessons deep in the woods.

The little ones are attending the town’s Forest Garden for specialist Forest School sessions.

Head of School, Katharine Anstey, said: "Forest School is a specialised learning approach using the outdoors to compliment classroom teaching. It is a truly inspirational experience for the children who absolutely love it."

The weekly sessions are led by a fully trained Forest School Leader as well as the children’s usual class teacher and teaching assistants.