The importance of physical play in woods – video
The Forest School Association share this short film which has lovely clips of children out in the woods and valuable thoughts about the importance of physical play for developing core strength and coordination.
New FSA Guidance Note: Tree Safety & Woodland Health
The Forest School Association have shared this guidance note. This edition, focused on Tree Safety and Woodland Health at Forest School, covers essential knowledge for every Forest School Leader.
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): Impact on brain, body and behaviour
Following their Wednesday Webinar - Recognising & Understanding Trauma & Trauma Behaviour by Dr Sharon Twigg - the Forest School Association have shared this video on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). This can help outdoor practitioners understand and support children and young people in appropriate ways.
How does Forest School impact your child’s relationship with plants?
The Forest School Association shared this request in their latest bulletin. “Are you a parent of a child who has attended Forest School outside the UK? Becca Warner, an environmental journalist, would love to speak to you about how Forest School has impacted your child's relationship with plants. The article [...]
Forest School Programmes for Autistic and Non-Autistic Learners: A National Survey
This guest blog by a Forest School Association member (23 August 2024) describes how peer-reviewed research investigating autistic learners’ Forest School experiences specifically is limited, and why a national survey is needed. If you are a Forest School Practitioner who is interested in contributing to this study, you can access [...]
Doctoral Researcher Perspective: Forest School Research Symposium
Read this Forest School Association guest blog post (1 August 2024) reflecting on the first international Forest School Research Symposium. This also refers to ‘how a practice similar to UK ‘Forest School’ is delivered in around the world (Ireland, Israel, Italy), and arguments made about learning from the rise of [...]
Nurturing emotional resilience in Forest School settings – research insights
This Forest School Association blog looks at the research on emotional resilience in Forest School settings, and highlights the profound impact of nature-based experiences on children's emotional development.
Exploring the Impact of Forest School Education
This Forest School Association Guest Blog (11 April 2024) takes a look at notable research.
