Forest School Job Opportunity – Earthtime, Elgin, Moray
Earthtime are looking to appoint a Woodland Wellbeing Facilitator - Forest School Lead. The closing date is 6th September 2022 (5pm). The Forest School Association have shared more details here.
My Forest School Journey
The Forest School Association shares this blog post (7 July 2022) by a Forest School practitioner. She provides insights on the benefits of Forest School from her perspective as a neurodivergent person.
W.I.L.D. celebrates Forest School Association approval success!
In this blog post (3 July 2022), W.I.L.D. celebrates becoming only the 5th Forest School Association recognised provider in Scotland! W.I.L.D. runs Forest School, and outdoor sessions for children and adults of all ages in urban city woodland (Linn Park, in Glasgow). Find out more on the principles of Forest [...]
Parental perceptions about Forest School toddler groups in the UK – survey
Sara Knight and Loughborough University are looking for survey volunteers for a study into parents' perceptions around Forest School toddler groups and why they might choose Forest School. Please take this very quick survey to further our understanding.
Wood smoke inhalation – Forest School guidance note
Sitting around a campfire is often a highlight of Forest School and other outdoor programmes. The Forest School Association have re-shared a guidance note of potential risks and ways to mitigate these. To subscribe to FSA newsletters use this link.
Play, in all its forms
The Forest School Association have shared (4 November 2021) this blog post by Stefania Donzelli on Autistic Play at Forest School. The discussion draws on a wide range of research articles on pretend play in different forms.
Forest School provider survey
Do you provide Forest School services? The Forest School Association (FSA) are conducting a Survey on the State of the Forest School Market.
