by Nic Harding | 4 Nov, 2021 | Guest Blog
FSA Blog post by Stefania Donzelli October 28th 2021. Autistic Play…normal play characteristics seen otherwise’. This blog post from neurodivergent Forest School practitioner and trainer in Italy, Stefania Donzelli, provides a great insight into how...
by Nic Harding | 26 Mar, 2021 | Guest Blog
Dave Watson looks at outdoor learning Never has there been a more critical time to grasp hold of the potential of outdoor learning. Many of us understand that so much can be done outdoors and there have been some great stories of schools creating outstanding...
by Nic Harding | 15 May, 2020 | Guest Blog, Wednesday Webinars
Thank you bearing with us and our tech difficulties. The recording of the Nature Connection as a Tonic Webinar is now available to watch below: Wednesday Webinar 13.05.20 – “Nature Connection as a Tonic” (Whilst people arrived, people had a chance to share their...
by Nic Harding | 1 May, 2020 | Guest Blog
An article by Jon Cree, FSA Director, FSA Ambassador When I think back to my childhood I often see it through primrose tinted spectacles and put my mum at the forefront of my mind. In fact the women of my life present and past, loom large. Romance is in the air...
by Gareth Davies | 21 Apr, 2020 | Guest Blog
Guest Blog by Sarah Lawfull (wherethefruitis.co.uk), FSA Endorsed Trainer, FSA Director Earth Day – #ShowTheLove April 22nd would have seen people gathering at events around the globe to celebrate ‘International Earth Day’. Instead, we are invited to join Earth Day...
by Nic Harding | 26 Mar, 2020 | Guest Blog
Guest Blogpost It has been encouraging to read the many social media posts and blogs that our members are sharing with their Forest School communities, giving tiny tastes of Forest School that their families can be using to stay connected. Bringing messages of...
by Gareth Davies | 29 Oct, 2019 | Guest Blog
Guest Blog Articles: If you would like to contribute to the guest blog please contact [email protected] At the age of 65 I’ve decided to have one last throw of the dice and try a couple of nights under canvas. I used to do such things regularly...
by Gareth Davies | 15 May, 2019 | Guest Blog, Members' news
If you have anything that you would like to share in our guest blog please contact [email protected] The FSA occasionally gets questions around the topic of smoke inhalation at Forest School. The FSA does not have a specific policy on this issue but...
by Gareth Davies | 5 Feb, 2019 | Guest Blog
Submitted by Lynne Noble, Wings Early Years Working in an outdoor environment is a very privileged experience. Through an awareness of the importance of reflection, the experiences gained from outdoor learning can be gathered, evaluated and enhanced, ensuring best...
by Gareth Davies | 19 Oct, 2018 | Guest Blog, Members' news, News
Introduction There are lots of reasons why people join the Forest School Association (FSA). Perhaps as many reasons as there are members. However, members usually have a handful of key interests when they join. How much importance they give to each depends on the...