by Tilly Hogrebe | 19 Dec, 2024 | FSA Resources, Learning and development, Members' news, News
At the Forest School Association (FSA), we listen to our members to understand what matters most to you. Recently, we conducted a survey to hear directly from current members, and also lapsed members and non-members, about their experiences and the value they find in...
by Gareth Davies | 19 Nov, 2024 | Conference, Conference, FSA Resources, KB Subject, Members' news, Promoting Quality Forest School
Introduction During the 2024 National Forest School Conference, participants engaged in a focus group session to explore the question:“How do you generate the evidence and insights that show the value of your practice to clients, managers, funders, and to yourself?”...
by Gareth Davies | 25 Oct, 2024 | FSA produced guidance notes, FSA Resources, Guidance Note, KB Subject
Guidance for qualified Forest School Leaders relating to Tree Safety and Woodland Health at Forest School. “Safety is but one of the many goals to which we aspire; the mistake that is often made is to focus on safety as if it is the only goal.” Professor David Ball...
by Gareth Davies | 22 Oct, 2024 | Conference, FSA Resources, Local group produced resources, News
At the 2024 National Forest School Conference, delegates had the opportunity to engage in a lively and interactive Local Groups meeting. The session aimed to raise the profile of Local Groups as a core aspect of the FSA, encourage more involvement, and provide...
by Nic Harding | 8 Aug, 2024 | Conference, Guest Blog, Members' news, News
Harriet Menter, Scotswood Garden. Huge apologies to everyone depicted in these doodles. I am no artist and discovered an inability to draw arms. When I drew these I wasn’t planning on sharing them but when Nic asked for contributions for the blog I thought they might...
by Gareth Davies | 2 Jul, 2024 | FSA Resources, KB Subject
Forest School Forward By Dr Sara Knight Horizons Magazine has published two articles by Jon Cree and Mel McCree (1) in the past that cover the origins of Forest School in the UK and its development up to the forming of the Forest School Association (FSA)...
by Gareth Davies | 29 Feb, 2024 | FSA produced guidance notes, FSA Resources, KB Subject
Guidance for qualified Forest School practitioners using Temporary Rope Structures for play at Forest School Prepared by Richard Irvine and the team of FSA Endorsed Forest School Trainers – November 2023 Scope of the guidance This guidance deals with elements...
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 Gareth Davies | 27 Oct, 2022 | Conference, FSA Resources, KB Subject, KB tag, News, Research
Important lessons about the richness of the theoretical underpinnings of Forest School thatcould inform our future … By Sara Knight, October 2022 For those who don’t know me, I’m the FS leader that writes. And rabbits. I have delivered at least 20...
by Gareth Davies | 27 Sep, 2022 | Conference, FSA Resources, News
We are delighted to share the 2022 National Forest School Conference booklet. This is a resource for people attending the conference in Danbury, Essex. It contains some great material, so we are making it publically available. Conference booklet...
