Letter challenging requirement for increased level of insurance cover
Some local authorities have doubled the required level of insurance cover, for Forest School practitioners, from £5m to £10m. Naturally, this results in a significant increase in insurance premiums for affected practitioners. The FSA understands that this is a result...NOCN now supported by the FSA
NOCN becomes the latest Awarding Body to gain FSA support by adopting the additional requirements, endorsed by the FSA, for Centres and Trainers wishing to deliver Forest School courses in the UK. Four of the nine Awarding Bodies that are offering awards in Forest...Not all Level 3 Forest School qualifications are the same. Neither are Awarding Bodies OR Trainers!
• Are all FS level 3 qualifications the same? No. There are different FS qualifications at all levels. They do not all have the same requirements. Some may be more involved than others. The FSA has worked with the GB FS Trainers Network, LANTRA and OCNWMR to put level...Angels Welly Beat Challenge
Article by Jenny Sanderson, leader at Badgers Forest School Bristol and FSA Member Children’s Charity Angels approached my husband, Rob David from Bunkersonix, to write a song for their latest campaign – The Angels Welly Beat Schools Challenge. This is to raise money...Lastest report from Natural England, DEFRA, English Heritage and Kings College London
Latest report from Natural England, DEFRA, English heritage and Kings College London on children’s visits to the natural environment.
Thinking of buying some rainwear?
Thinking of buying some rainwear for your Forest School? Willing to ‘test drive’ a child’s set of dungarees and raincoat made by Rukka? We are looking for a member to try out this clothing and write up a review of it for other members’...10% discount on Wild Canvas products for FSA members
Wild Canvas produce a selection of high end canvas products including backpacks, tents and tarps. The FSA has negotiated a 10% discount for members.Ticks – be aware!
Be aware of how to deal with ticks and minimise the risks – and continue to enjoy the outdoors. In grassy or woodland areas, it is important to be aware of the health risks carried by ticks. Ticks are tiny spider-like creatures which attach themselves to passing...Forest Kindergartens in Korea – two associations meet
Last autumn the South Korean Education Broadcasting Company decided to make a film about Forest School, including in the UK, and got in touch with me to arrange an interview. I spent a half day with them putting the academic perspective, and then sent them on to Jon...FSA Book – This comprehensive and illustrative guide to setting up a Forest School is a compilation of knowledge and wisdom from some of the Forest School Association’s most experienced trainers, leaders and members
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