by Nic Harding | 18 Apr, 2024 | Guest Blog
The cognitive benefits of forest school education have been a focal point of academic research, shedding light on how outdoor experiences in nature stimulate children’s intellectual growth. Dr. Ming Kuo, a leading researcher in environmental psychology, has...
by Nic Harding | 11 Apr, 2024 | Guest Blog
In the realm of forest school education, numerous researchers have delved deep into understanding the profound impact of nature-based learning on children’s development. Notable among them is Dr. Sara Knight, a pioneer in the field whose work has illuminated the...
by Nic Harding | 22 Feb, 2024 | Members' news, News, Research, Uncategorized
Report of a survey on ForestSchool and Outdoor Learning in England Sylva Foundation The Bringing Children Closer to Nature survey (2018) aims to explore barriers and opportunities to activities in wooded areas and forests, including the practice of Forest...
by Nic Harding | 25 Jan, 2024 | CPD, Members' news, News
1-3 MARCH, DANEMEAD SCOUT CAMP, BROXBOURNE, HERTS. Keynote – Embracing the Wild: Thriving as a Woman in the Outdoor and Bushcraft Industry by Naomi Allsworth from Channel 4’s “Alone” Workshops: Dave WatsonFeathersticks, Flowers,...
by Nic Harding | 27 Nov, 2023 | Conference, FSA Resources, News
Deborah has kindly provided a list of resources for conference delegates who were inspired or interested by her presentation. Deborah says ‘Thank you so much for the warm reception to my keynote talk at the conference and the many excellent follow up...
by Nic Harding | 6 Oct, 2023 | Members' news, News
In this world of multimedia messenging it can be tricky to be heard. The FSA reach out through, social media, our e-newsletter the Weekly Roundup and for FSA National Conferences through our conference WhatsApp Group. Please help us be heard, by liking sharing, saving...
by Nic Harding | 20 Apr, 2023 | Guest Blog
Part one of three It does not seem like 20 years ago! Gatwick Airport might seem a strange place to begin this environmental journey. Sitting in a pub where many great ideas are hatched, next to the newly appointed Gatwick biodiversity manager, Catherine Pye (Cat pie...
by Nic Harding | 19 Jan, 2023 | Members' news, News
Tragedy and legal repercussions By Sarah Lawfull FSA Chair and FSA Endorsed Trainer Last week Newcastle City Council was found negligent in failing to carry out remedial works on a willow tree in a school playground with tragic consequences. A six-year-old girl...
by Nic Harding | 11 Jan, 2023 | Members' news, News
Caylin Gans Reading Growing a Forest School from the roots up was like having the privilege of sitting around the fire with a group of knowledgeable and experienced Forest School leaders and trainers I look up to (and some of whom I know personally!). I could hear...
