by Gareth Davies | 4 Feb, 2021 | Members' news, News
It’s not always easy for an independent practitioner to obtain a DBS check, and, in this day and age, no DBS certificate equals no work. Never fear though, as you would expect, the FSA has the answer. We are working with Adventure Plus, which is a DBS umbrella body,...
by Nic Harding | 21 Jan, 2021 | Members' news, News
WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP WITH A PIECE OF FOREST SCHOOL RESEARCH? Are you a Teacher and Forest School Leader?I am researching teachers views and experiences of Forest School both personal and professional and I am currently looking for participants. I know teachers are...
by Nic Harding | 14 Jan, 2021 | Members' news, News
‘Climate of Hope- Sustainable Forest School’ will be the focus of the 2021 FSA National Conference at The Hillend Outdoor Education Centre, Eynsham road, Farmoor, Oxfordshire. We are looking for inspirational people who can facilitate practical and...
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 Nic Harding | 20 Nov, 2020 | Members' news, Webinar recording, Wednesday Webinars
Summary & Collated Notes Contributor: Madelanne Rust-D’Eye http://bodyintelligence.ca/ Webinar Style: ‘In the Thicket’ Total Number Registered: 115 Total Number attended: 68 Welcome from Chairperson (Jon), Update from the FSA (Jon): We are currently planning the...
by Nic Harding | 17 Nov, 2020 | Members' news, News
November 18th 8pm-9.30pm This Wednesday Webinar is looking into Somatic and body based practices and how they can inform our practise in Forest School and the outdoors. How can we work with...
by Nic Harding | 10 Sep, 2020 | Members' news, News
Wednesday Webinar moving to one per month We have moved to one webinar a month to accommodate the easing of lockdown and to fit the FSA ‘capacity’. A big thank you to all those forest folk who have supported and attended the series to date. For the autumn series of...
by Nic Harding | 4 Sep, 2020 | Members' news, News
The English Government launched a consultation document in June about the future of England’s trees and woodlands. In order to gather views for a national ‘Tree Strategy’, see https://consult.defra.gov.uk/forestry/england-tree-strategy/ . The consultation closes on...
by Nic Harding | 3 Aug, 2020 | Members' news, News
It is important for FS practitioners to realise and articulate the value of Forest school and outdoor learning to their, partner organisations, managers, parents/guardians and colleagues. Practitioners engaging in action research could offer valuable evidence of the...
by Nic Harding | 15 Jul, 2020 | Members' news, News
This session will be an ‘In-the-thicket’ style webinar. It will look at how we can encourage learners to take risks, and how this can be beneficial to their mental health. Taking risks and risky play are key elements of the Forest School ethos, and cultivating...
