by Gareth Davies | 20 Jan, 2021 | FSA Administration, Internal policies and procedures, News
Applicants to the current FSA Recognised FS Provider scheme must meet our first aid benchmark (taken from band 3 in the Outdoor First Aid Training guide published by the IOL) which is that their course is: 16 hours + with an outdoor element + with a paediatric element...
by Gareth Davies | 11 Dec, 2020 | Members' news, News
We are really excited to announce that the Agored Cymru Level 3 qualification ‘Certificate in Leading Forest School‘ is now fully supported by the FSA. We are very grateful to members of the ‘Outdoor Learning Network for Wales’ who have worked with us to...
by Gareth Davies | 3 Dec, 2020 | Forest School set up administration and finance, FSA produced guidance notes, FSA Resources, Guidance Note, KB Subject, News, Planning and delivering Forest School, Promoting Quality Forest School
FREE Booklet The FSA are delighted to release the first in a series of new, free to download, booklets that support Forest School practitioners and participants in taking their first steps on the Forest School journey. ‘How to set up a Forest School from the...
by Gareth Davies | 19 Nov, 2020 | Activity Idea, FSA Resources, KB tag, Learning and development, News, Planning and delivering Forest School, Practical skills, Promoting Quality Forest School, Reviews, Woodland environment
An Introduction and Review of this resource that can support Forest School practise FSA members receive a 15% discount on these resources What prompted me to produce this online resource? Marina Robb, director of Circle of Life Rediscovery, the sister...
by Gareth Davies | 3 Nov, 2020 | News
We are hearing cases of the police visiting Forest School sessions to find out what is happening, with regards to the new restrictions. The FSA recommends that you write down the key parts of the restrictions guidance that relate to you. This should explain the basis...
by Gareth Davies | 28 Oct, 2020 | News
We have been engaging with our members on a regular basis during COVID. Through our additional COVID related support activities, we think that we have built up a fairly good broad picture of things. Please let us know if this picture is correct and where the gaps are....
by Gareth Davies | 22 Oct, 2020 | News
Tree planting seems to be firmly on the agenda of this government with the new tree strategy and, since starting in 2012, the FSA has been working with many organisations involved in woodland creation, management and education. This year a new initiative is is being...
by Gareth Davies | 19 Oct, 2020 | News
An overview and review from Victoria Mew and Jon Cree Following an appraisal against set criteria, the FSA is happy to support these resources and point to them in order to support quality delivery of Forest School. There is a reciprocal relationship that can give...
by Gareth Davies | 8 Oct, 2020 | News
The FSA initially launched the FSA Recognised Forest School Provider scheme back in 2017. Following an update it was relaunched in November 2019. There are now 62 recognised FSA Recognised Forest School Providers across the UK with an additional 24 pending. This...
by Gareth Davies | 6 Oct, 2020 | News
Hi there, I hope you are well and enjoying some autumnal walks. I’m in the process of updating key supporters about the Nature Premium campaign. The exciting news is that we have had some real success in the last week or so. It all started last Friday 18th...
