by Tilly Hogrebe | 3 Sep, 2026 | FSA produced guidance notes, FSA Resources, Guidance Note, Members' news, News, Planning and delivering Forest School, Woodland environment
Opening Statement and Purpose This guidance note sets out a proportionate approach to assessing and managing the environmental impacts arising from Forest School activities in the UK. It is aimed at Forest School Leaders, providers, land managers, and commissioning...
by Tilly Hogrebe | 16 Apr, 2026 | Events, FSA Administration, Members' news, News
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by Tilly Hogrebe | 10 Feb, 2026 | FSA Administration, Members' news, News
The FSA is the professional body and the UK-wide voice for Forest School. We’ve made great strides, but we need YOU to help us do even more. We’re dedicated to fostering a collaborative learning community that sets evolving standards, supports practitioners, and...
by Tilly Hogrebe | 26 Jan, 2026 | FSA produced guidance notes, FSA Resources, Guidance Note, Planning and delivering Forest School, Promoting Quality Forest School
Forest School sessions and their planning have a unique shape. To plan them effectively, we must understand the Forest School ethos and be guided by the principles. For people used to working in a formal, curriculum-based context, planning for Forest School is very...
by Tilly Hogrebe | 8 Apr, 2025 | FSA produced guidance notes, FSA Resources, KB Subject
In the UK, any entity that sells, cooks, stores, handles, prepares, or distributes food may be considered a ‘food business’ and is typically required to register with their local authority. This includes various types of operations, such as those from physical...
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 Forest School Association | 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 Forest School Association | 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 Forest School Association | 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...
