by Nic Harding | 3 Aug, 2020 | Members' news, News
It is important for FS practitioners to realise and articulate the value of Forest school and outdoor learning to their, partner organisations, managers, parents/guardians and colleagues. Practitioners engaging in action research could offer valuable evidence of the...
by Nic Harding | 23 Jul, 2020 | Wednesday Webinars
Number 9 Summary & Collated Notes Topic: Encouraging Risk Speakers: Dr Nevin Harper Webinar Style: ‘In the Thicket’ – Topical presentation Total Number Registered: 142 Total Number attended: At 8pm – 48 . Averaged 52, max 55. Welcome from Chairperson (Matt),Zoom...
by Nic Harding | 15 Jul, 2020 | Members' news, News
This session will be an ‘In-the-thicket’ style webinar. It will look at how we can encourage learners to take risks, and how this can be beneficial to their mental health. Taking risks and risky play are key elements of the Forest School ethos, and cultivating...
by Nic Harding | 10 Jul, 2020 | Wednesday Webinars
With Robert Black Presentation You can access Robert’s slide presentation by clicking on the link here> Webinar Summary notes and links Louise opened the meeting with a welcome to the Webinar and introduced the members of the working group. Nic gave his “Zoom...
by Nic Harding | 2 Jul, 2020 | Members' news, News
This session will be an ‘in the thicket’ style webinar. It will be experiential so bring paper and some crayons/pastels/felt tips and anything to make marks with. we will look at what we mean by the terms ‘ecospsychology’ and ‘ecotherapy’ and...
by Nic Harding | 26 Jun, 2020 | Members' news, News
THIS POST IS NOW SUPERSEDED BY THE LATEST GUIDANCE. Please see the main public page for COVID-19 Guidance and forest School 26 June 2020 The FSA is a charity that relies on membership fees to advocate for and educate about quality Forest School. There is an even...
by Nic Harding | 26 Jun, 2020 | Wednesday Webinars
Number 8, 24 June 2020, 8-9.30pm Topic: Caring for our Forest School sites – maintaining the wildness of COVID times Summary and notes Speakers: Jen Hurst & Elsa Field Webinar Style: ‘Around the Hearth – Discussion & Sharing of practice Total Number...
by Nic Harding | 17 Jun, 2020 | Members' news, News
24th June 2020, ‘Around the Hearth’ 8 – 9.30 pm This ‘Around the Hearth Webinar’, is a discussion-based webinar prompted by a short input from an experienced practitioner/expert, followed by a discussion of the topic of the webinar in breakout rooms. The webinar...
by Nic Harding | 12 Jun, 2020 | Wednesday Webinars
Summary & Collated Notes Topic: Mindfulness in the Woods Speakers: Robert Black and Sebastiana Black see www.robertblackcounselling.co.uk www.robertblackcounselling.co.uk and https://www.yourexpressivevoice.co.uk/ ...
by Nic Harding | 3 Jun, 2020 | Members' news, News
10th June 8pm – 9.30pm Mindfulness has become a bit of buzz word over the past few years. Robert will start the session getting past the hype and looking at why the research is showing such great results. Not only will we explore the facts and the...
